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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 47 MIN

Women in Construction: Why Passion, Not Gender, Shapes a Tradesperson

from The Measure of Things

In this episode we explore what it really means to find your place in the trades. From breaking into carpentry through sheer determination to becoming a visible role model for the next generation, Em (@chippie.em) shares how confidence, graft and passion matter far more than gender. Her story shows how representation can open doors, how skills learned on site can take you anywhere, and why the future of the industry depends on people who are willing to step forward and show others what’s possible.

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Women in Construction: Why Passion, Not Gender, Shapes a Tradesperson

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