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Awesome Women
by Amanda Bulow
At Awesome Women in Construction, or AWIC, we are a not for profit association, providing a supportive community for women working in the construction industry. Assisting with providing personal and professional development and confidence building opportunities, we strive to build the brands of the organisations these women represent.
Episodes
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Kim Allen, Co-Owner & Founder of CRA Construction and 2023 Award Winner & Angela Hucker, CEO & Founder of EPIC
As the AWIC North Queensland Roadshow (16th – 24th October 2023) was coming to an end, we took the opportunity to have a chat with Kim Allen from CRA Construction and Angela Hucker from Empowering People in Construction (EPIC). We asked them what their highlights of the Roadshow were. Kim owns…
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Kim Allen, Co-Owner & Founder of CRA Construction and 2023 Award Winner
Kim owns CRA Construction alongside her husband Chris, a residential high end plastering company. Together they've built up a team of full time employed, qualified, going above and beyond the national standard to complete superior finishes. Kim flew up and joined the AWIC North Queensland…
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Jennah Halley, Refrigeration Technician and Australian Apprentice of the Year 2022
In 2022, Jennah was named the Queensland Apprentice of the Year and Australian Apprentice of the Year at the Australian Training Awards. Jennah join AWIC in Cairns, the third leg of the North Queensland Roadshow, 16th – 24th October 2023. Jennah joined us and industry colleagues for a day of...
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Jo Sainsbury, Founder Kickass Women
Jo is passionate about encouraging women of all ages to unleash the full force of their potential, achieve greater levels of self-sufficiency and fulfilment and create a more sustainable way of working, in particular within Non-Traditional Roles. She is all about finding an appreciation for the...
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Fiona Holmstrom, Co-founder STEM Punks
Fiona believes STEM Education should be accessible for everyone and believes helping children develop skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will prepare them for a future where they can make a difference. AWIC was fortunate to have Fiona join us in Mackay for…
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Joan McEwan | Show Up and Lead Through Times of Change
As a Transformational Health & Business Consultant with over 15+ years in Health & Leadership in corporate leadership, and 20 years of clinical experience as a Nurse in Intensive Care and Mental Health, it has always been Joan’s mission to make a difference and create change in people’s lives.…
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Mel Ireland | Transference of Skills and the Australian Manufacturing Industry
Mel’s background is in manufacturing. Having started her career in a traditional apprenticeship. Her experience in this industry lead her to become involved in all aspects of business. Mel has had 28 years’ experience in the Manufacturing Sector in Queensland in a range of roles from…
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Dani Bartolini | Developing the Confidence to Handle Whatever Comes Along
Dani heads the management team at Rock Up Group, a company that operates within, and serves the needs of the concrete polishing industry. Rock Up Group has been at the forefront of the concrete polishing industry over the past 12 years operating under strict, measurable quality standards. Their...
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Cassandra Goodman | On Self Fidelity
Through her coaching, training, speaking, and writing Cassandra empowers leaders to be true to themselves at work as the catalyst for the co-creation of workplaces where people can thrive, perform, play and belong. Cassandra has a background as business executive. She was the Global Director of...
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Megan Nastrom | The Importance of Adaptability in an Ever-Changing Industry
Established in 2016, Megan Nastrom is the Co-Founder of Ultra Living Homes. With a degree in accounting, Megan’s initial role was predominantly in running the accounts department and HR. Over time, this evolved to overseeing the entire business to assist in propelling it forward, navigating…
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Kristina Charchalis | Inspiring the Next Generation in the Construction Industry
Kristina brings vision and structure to Alder Constructions with her intuitive approach. Her industry experience, creative skills and collaborative style have enabled the organisation to build new business pathways, through high quality bid management, inspired community engagement programs and...
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Ang Hucker | Empowering People in Construction
Angela is CEO and Founder of EPIC and is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in the construction industry spanning over 20 years. Her journey began at a young age, working on her father's turf farm and later joining his landscaping business during her high school years....
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Kim Allen | Finding Your Confidence As a Business Owner
Kim is the Co-Owner & Office Manager of CRA Construction. A Brisbane based plastering company focusing on high-end architectural homes within Brisbane's inner-city. Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
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Anthony Ikin | Anthony Flips the Script - an Interview with Amanda Bulow
Anthony Ikin is widely renowned for his never-ending optimism, generous spirit and unique dance moves. In fact those signature dance moves, coupled with his driven and determined mindset, led him to become the World Aerobic Champion, a top 10 finalist on the popular television show, “So You Think...
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Georgi Le Lay | How Employers Can Create a Healthy Working Environment
Georgi Le Lay is the Director and Operations Manager at Rocket Building Approvals. Georgi was awarded Employer of Choice at the inaugural AWIC Awards in 2022. Website | Instagram
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Jess Knott | Building Homes and Communities
Jess is the Development Manager for Coast2Bay Housing Group - a regional Community Housing Provider based on the Sunshine Coast. Jess has worked in development and construction in Qld and WA for over 15 years across public, private and not-for-profit sectors. As Development Manager, Jess is...
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Tanya Meessmann | Supporting young women in male-dominated industries
Tanya Meessmann is the founder and CEO of social enterprise Girl Shaped Flames, not-for-profit UNIQ You and now the Trellis Collective consultancy. Thoroughly dedicated to addressing gender inequality within male-dominated industries (and armed with international insights and experience) Tanya…
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Janine Coppeller | Talking about periods in the workplace.
If you have women in your workplace, then periods are something you have to start talking about and start considering in order to show true care for your employees. For too long, women have experienced shame and embarrassment around a completely natural thing that happens to their bodies every...
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Keeley Tilbrook | The importance of mindset as a female in the trade industry.
Keeley Tilbrook is 17 years old and currently in her second year as an Electrical Apprentice with Dawson Electric. At just 17, Keeley took home the inaugural AWIC Award for Professional of the Year in 2022. Keeley spoke of her tenacity and drive in her AWIC nomination: “I think what makes me an...
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Kassandra Behrendt - CEO & Creative Director of Pagoni
Kassandra Behrendt is the founder and owner of Pagoni, a Brisbane based jewellery label. A self-taught jewellery designer, she has been meticulously handcrafting exclusive one-of-a-kind designs for over two decades. Kassandra’s passion for her art is what makes her stand apart. Known for her keen...
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Ally Kelly - Signs and symptoms of workplace mental health issues | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Ally Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Mind Blank a mental health promotion charity. Selected as the 2021 Suicide Prevention Australia Outstanding Contribution Award winner, Ally is passionate about difference to empower people to implement mental health strategies and have...
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Prav Singh-Pollay - Supporting your team without being nosy | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Prav Singh- Pillay is the Principal Lawyer of Cornerstone Law Offices. She became a lawyer 25 years ago, being one of the first graduates of Griffith University’s Law/Commerce Degree program. She has worked in the legal industry in Australia and California. In 2014, Prav and her business and life...
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Jordan Clark - Being a female tradie | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
This podcast series is proudly supported by the Queensland Mental Health Week Community Events Grant Program.
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Jo Stevens - Mindfulness Tools | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Jo Stevens from The Zen Zone is a mother of two adult children and has been married for 25 years. In 2014 Jo’s husband was diagnosed with PTSD, it was an extremely difficult time for Jo and her family and her own mental health was impacted. It was through her families mental health journey that…
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Natasha Sharp - Work Life Balance. What does it really mean? | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Natasha is a passionate advocate for Youngcare, and young people with disabilities. Wife, Mother of 3 kids and a recently became grandmother. Website | LinkedIn - Youngcare | LinkedIn - Natasha Sharp This podcast series is proudly supported by the Queensland Mental Health Week Community Events...
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Prav Singh-Pillay - How to stand up for yourself in the workplace | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Prav Singh- Pillay is the Principal Lawyer of Cornerstone Law Offices. She became a lawyer 25 years ago, being one of the first graduates of Griffith University’s Law/Commerce Degree program. She has worked in the legal industry in Australia and California. In 2014, Prav and her business and life...
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Michelle Cirson | Tricks of Your Trade
Michelle is a Construction Lawyer, Adjudicator and a Security of Payment consultant helping subcontractors get paid and manage compliance with security of payment systems. But more importantly, Michelle used to be a builder's contracts administrator, and some of the builders she worked for were…
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Maree Adshead - Queensland Small Business Commissioner | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Maree Adshead is the Queensland Small Business Commissioner. The Commissioner aims to advocate, enable and empower small businesses to help drive economic growth in Queensland. Maree is an experienced advocate and small business owner having spent 10 years in the legal profession, and as partner…
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Dr Asti Mardiasmo - Work Life Balance. What does it really mean? | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
As Chief Economist at PRD Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo monitors a wide variety of macro and microeconomic trends, both within and external to Australia, that directly and indirectly impact the Australian residential real estate (housing) market. As part of the senior management team at PRD Asti...
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Keri Stephenson - Introducing TIACS | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Passionate mental health advocate committed to creating a pathway for a collaborative mental health movement. It's not an organisational popularity contest when trying to save lives. Website | Instagram | LinkedIn This podcast series is proudly supported by the Queensland Mental Health Week...
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Melissa Dale - How to leave the job we don’t like | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Melissa Dale founded Meka Recruitment after recruiting for the construction and infrastructure section noticing the gap in supplying the right candidates. Meka is committed to providing the right people to you, ensuring you meet your deadlines. We have developed innovative software that gives our...
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Kari Sutton - Building Resilient Kids | Qld Mental Health Week 2022
Kari Sutton has helped over 25,000 children, parents, and educators, providing evidence-based strategies and tools to foster resilience, emotional wellbeing and positive mental health. Kari delivers tangible strategies that are immediately actionable and positively impact both child and parent...
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Kim Allen - Office Manager at CRA Construction
Kim owns CRA Construction alongside her husband Chris, a residential high end plastering company. Together they've built up a team of 15 full time staff who are all working towards changing the way plasterers are perceived within the industry. Website | Instagram
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Jessica Ndenda - Owner, CEO & Founder of Olive Louise Social - The Belle Evolution
Jessica Ndenda is an award-winning business owner, public speaker and women in business activist. Leaving her reputable corporate career in Learning and Development and sales to build Olive Louise Social in 2015, she has successfully built one of Brisbane's most recognised boutique marketing...
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Jo Sainsbury - CEO & Founder of Kickass Women
Named as “One to Watch” 2021 Ausmumprenuer, one of 2020’s Top100 Women in Construction, Roar Business Award Bronze Winner and a Finalist in both the 2020 and 2021 Women in Industry Awards, Jo has been making waves as an enforcer in advocating for women working in industry. Jo is first and…
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Melissa Dale - Director of Meka Recruitment
Melissa Dale founded Meka Recruitment after recruiting for the construction and infrastructure section noticing the gap in supplying the right candidates. Meka is committed to providing the right people to you, ensuring you meet your deadlines. We have developed innovative software that gives our...
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Vanessa Lambert - National Customer Success & Services Manager for HazardCo Australia
Tradie Wife, Mum of 3...sometimes 4! Full time workaholic. Having co -owned a tradie business for the last 14 years, I understand the trials and tribulations of working with your partner. Through the years I have made many mistakes, been stressed and worried beyond my means and learnt a lot about...
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Mel Watt - Owner of Mel Watt Photography
Mel is a Portrait Photographer specialising in creating an Women Empowerment Portrait Experiences that helps women find their strength, connect with themselves and feel beautiful through black and white portraits with no makeup that reflects their inner beauty. Mel completed her Diploma of...
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Rebecca Grisman - Community Engagement & Rise2 Manager
Rebecca Grisman is a highly qualified media and marketing professional with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and marketing director. She has managed public affairs, marketing strategy, community engagement and media relations for major property developers, government, universities...
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Mark Berridge - Keynote Speaker, Author
Imagine flying through the air, crunching into the earth and gasping for breath. Suffering an agonising wait for the ambulance. Trying to remain calm. Desperately hoping the damage is not as severe as it feels. Hearing the words ‘spinal cord injury’ and that you may never walk again. Feeling your...
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Melinda Koltai - Light Planning Media Business Photographer & Video Strategist
Mel has been a photographer for more than 10 years and in the last few years heavily focusing on working with entrepreneurs and businesses leaders. With her partner, Barney who is the videographer in their business, Light Planning Media they help small and medium sized businesses creating videos...
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Nicola Scott - Master Builders Sunshine Coast Regional Manager
Nicola Scott is the Master Builders Queensland, Sunshine Coast Regional Manager. Nicola brings with her seven years, experience with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission, where she was the Sunshine Coast Operations Team Leader and A/Regional Manager. Nicola has a background in...
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Megan Nastrom - Work & Personal Judgements (Self & Others)
Megan Nastrom in one of the co-founders of Ultra Living Homes, part of The Ultra Group Australia which builds new homes, SDA projects and small townhouse developments. Megan has a strong business background and a bachelors degree in commerce majoring in accounting. More recently, Megan has moved...
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Amanda Beatty - Top talent: navigating your workforce post-pandemic
With businesses facing the challenging of a revolving and everchanging workforce – caused by both low unemployment rates and the global phenomenon that is ‘The Great Resignation’ – we’ll be exploring ways to attract and retain staff and find the right people for your business. The pandemic saw…
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Ally Kelly - Workplace Wellness
Ally Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Mind Blank a mental health promotion charity. Selected as the 2021 Suicide Prevention Australia Outstanding Contribution Award winner, Ally is passionate about difference to empower people to implement mental health strategies and have...
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Taryn Poole - Austworld Marketing Manager
Taryn Poole is the Marketing Manager for Austworld – recognised as one of Australia’s leading plumbing wholesalers. Prior to joining the Austworld team back in February, Taryn established and operated her own marketing consultancy for 12 years. Fresh out of high school, Taryn was awarded a...
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Michelle Cirson - Pricing wars: are you an ethical competitor or a pricing predator?
Michelle is a construction lawyer with actual site experience, who knows how to build. Having studied law while working as a CA for a commercial builder, Michelle's context to industry is like no other. Michelle has qualifications in building and law, and she's even a licensed project manager...
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Dr Asti Mardiasmo - Will a cash rate hike result in higher property prices?
As Chief Economist at PRD Asti monitors a wide variety of macro and microeconomic trends, both within and external to Australia, that directly and indirectly impact the Australian residential real estate (housing) market. She is a member of the Residential Committee 2021-2022 for the Property...
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Robyn Baker - Founder of Busy Connecting, #theboringwriter
Employed for 20 years with the southern hemisphere’s largest local government (Brisbane City Council) in multi-disciplinary marketing and communications areas specialising in stakeholder and community engagement. Since then, Robyn has worked on strategic communication projects in the corporate...
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At Awesome Women in Construction, or AWIC, we are a not for profit association, providing a supportive community for women working in the construction industry. Assisting with providing personal and professional development and confidence building opportunities, we strive to build the brands of the organisations these women represent.
HOSTED BY
Amanda Bulow
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