EPISODE · Jul 30, 2024 · 31 MIN
Thick Skin: Episode 13: UpLifting
from Thick Skin: Revolutionaries in the Skilled Trades · host Host, Alicia Crawford
Meet Diana Coopersmith, a fascinating and determined ironworker, who was one of the first few women to work on the Golden Gate Bridge. She’s also an educator and change maker in the metalworking and welding industry, an iron sculptor, she’s worked with the late artist, Richard Serra, she’s a photographer and she’s a mom! Tune in to hear her stories of being uplifted and sometimes, nearly falling hundreds of feet down to her end. Take a listen to Diana's terrifying AND a hilarious stories about climbing the San Francisco city skyline!Photo credit: Diana CoopersmithCheck out Diana's work: https://www.dianacoopersmith.com/contactwelding ironworking local 378 crucible women gender expansive Support the show
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Meet Diana Coopersmith, a fascinating and determined ironworker, who was one of the first few women to work on the Golden Gate Bridge. She’s also an educator and change maker in the metalworking and welding industry, an iron sculptor, she’s worked with the late artist, Richard Serra, she’s a photographer and she’s a mom! Tune in to hear her stories of being uplifted and sometimes, nearly falling hundreds of feet down to her end. Take a listen to Diana's terrifying AND a hilariou...
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