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Remodel Your Life-
by Camille Finan
Camille Finan talks to women working in the skilled trades and breaking down barriers in non-traditional careers. Her 25 years as a carpenter gives her a unique insight into the world of construction, design and the trades. Her goal is to inform and educate you about the wonderful opportunities of working in the skilled trades for women and girls. She also shares inspiring stories and conversations around working and building a successful creative business and career!
Episodes
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Ep 79: <WIC WEEK> Want a financially successful career in construction? Hear what Caroline has to say!
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 78: <WIC WEEK> Business Development Success at PCL with DIxie!
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 77: <WIC WEEK> This woman wants to put WOMEN in Leadership!
If you have ever wanted your Human Resources Department to really get you and believe in you...then you need to listen to today's episode. Join me as I chat with an HR exec that's goal is to get women into leadership jobs in the construction world. Her commitment is fierce and she sees the...
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Ep 76: <WIC WEEK> What Success looks like @ PCL Contruction with Krysal
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 75: <WIC WEEK 2026> PCL Construction empowers women to Succeed!
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 74: How Coty Fournier is CHANGING the CM industry!
If you are a woman looking for a financially stable and thriving career in the construction industry....look no further than Coty! Listen to her share her story and how she can help YOU thrive as a PM and above! Coty’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotyfournier Coty’s Book –…
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Ep 73: Les O'Hara Helps Women SCALE their Construction Biz!
Join me as I chat with serial entrepreneur Les O'Hara. He started in his dads' roofing business but now helps women and men all over the country scale their construction businesses to great success! How he created a $6 million dollar roofing company after "failing" at insurance sales and why NOW…
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Ep 72: Becoming a Concrete Carpenter with Taylor!
Find out how this amazing young women took her 4 years of shop class experience in High School and turned it into a financially successful career with a Top Tier Construction company in Kansas City. Insider Secret....she was mentored by THE Barb Allen so listen to hear how she she did it! Are you...
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Ep 71: How to be a SuperSTAR Superintendent with Barb Allen
Join me this week as I talk to a long time carpenter who quickly became a lead superintendent on huge jobsites. Barb Allen has so much great advice and support for women on large commercial jobs. Her decades of experience and willing attitude to help others succeed is the perfect inspiration for...
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Ep 70: How Dani Koch Built a Life on the RACETRACK!
If you have ever wanted to know what its like to work on a car speedway or work on a racecar team....then listen to this episode with Dani! A woman on a mission to help other women feel confident with their cars. The creator of She Drives Confidence...Dani is a manager of a racecar team and…
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Ep 69: How Monique Allen Built a 7-figure Landscape Biz From Scratch!
Did you struggle to find a career right out of High School? Then this is the show for you! Monique tells her compelling story of uncertainty after HS until a random day on a jobsite struck gold and she found "her dream" job! Now a successful Landscape Entrepreuer with a book and many...
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Ep 68: Stacey Dillon + VP Estimating at Bond Mechanical Construction
A glimpse into the world of estimating and purchasing for a mechanical construction company in New York City. Stacey Dillion talks about her love of math and details and how she applied them to this high powered job. A mom of 2 kids she's created her dream job in the trades. Are you interested in...
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Ep 67: Camille Showcases the Speakers at Build Your Craft & Career Summit!
Take that next step in your career or explore a new creative passion! Host, Camille Finan talks about the amazing opportunities for women to earn 6 figures in the trades and construction industry in the upcoming summit, happening June 17th 2022 @ 10 am PST/1EST. She outlines how to listen and…
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Ep 66: Attract "Better" Clients + Pamela Durkin
Do you run a construction business and want better clients? Those that pay well, complain less and always seem thrilled by everything you do? Then you need to listen to this episode! Pamela Durkin explains how 30 years in the field has helped her to create that perfect system that attracts them...
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Ep 65: START a "construction" business! + Coralee Beatty
Join me and Coralee to talk about how to actually create a successful construction business. Her coaching style comes from 25 years of experience of how to create real profit and freedom! Don't miss how she can help you succeed and gain back that passion in a creative field. Are you interested in...
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Ep 64: How to build a 6 Figure Career in Construction + Alison Kronebusch
Listen in to hear how Alison, the chief sales officer at Reconstruction Experts is changing the construction industry in BOLD ways! She alongside many other women that work at RE are challenging the false narrative that construction is men's work. And they are hiring! If you are looking for that...
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Ep 63: Dawn Matze + General Contractor Extraordinaire!
Join me as I interview a grandma of 3 who still works full time as a general contractor! She's killing it in the trades and has so much to teach us about overcoming obstacles and knowing YOUR worth. From eating disorders and low self esteem to an abusive husband and poverty, she has continued to...
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Ep 62: Jenna Banks + Love YOURSELF more!
Women in the trades often feel inferior to their male co-workers. It's called imposter syndrome and alot of my friends (and myself) have all felt those unkind thoughts racing through our heads...."can I do this?" "am I good enough?" "is everyone watching me?". Well, I've brought Jenna Banks to…
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Ep 61: Tell Your Story! + Katie Thompson
If you have ever dreamed of having your work shown in major magazines or even your local newspaper to get more customers or to feel seen...this IS the woman to help you! Katie Thompson is back on the show to talk in detail about her new course "Tell Your Story!", she is dropping all the deets on...
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Ep 60: Kick Ass Electrical Apprentice + Maggie Rogosienski
This week we are getting our party groove on with the spirited Maggie from @electric.mags! She's full of energy and enthusiasm for her new found career as an apprentice in the electrical union. She's loving the technical challenges and finding humor in just about everyday so give it a listen and...
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Ep 59: Using Color in Woodworking! + Karla Diaz
If you love color as much as I do then you will want to listen to todays' episode with Karla Diaz! She is a triple threat with wood turning + furniture making + industrial design. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and adorable dog and loves mixing textures and color in her wood bowls. Find…
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Ep 57: Host Camille Finan Celebrates Pioneering Women!
Today I'm celebrating just how far women have come and continue to pioneer and push their creativity, strength and power out into the world to make it a better place! So I'm celebrating by starting off with a great song by Joss Stone called "Free Me" to rock to and set the mood and then my shout...
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Ep 58: Katie Thompson + Women of Woodworking!
Join my conversation with the lovely Katie Thompson who runs Women of Woodworking newsletter and community. Hear how it got started and her inspiration to continue building this amazing community of talented women. She's got big plans in the future and you don't want to miss out! Click the link…
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Ep 56: Learn Carpentry from "Elly the Apprentice" + Elly Hart
Listen to this HEARTFELT interview with the amazing Elly Hart! Her real and raw glimpse into the world of being a carpenters apprentice will open your eyes to the trades! She transitioned from being a successful journalist to becoming a "red seal" carpenter in Canada. And her belief in "why not...
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Ep 55: Ballet Slippers to Steel Toe Boots! + Brandy Kawalka
Happy New Year! and welcome to a 6 episode series we are hosting called "Women You Should Know". These are women who are proving how successful you can be in the trades. Brandy Kawulka turned in her ballet shoes to become a finish carpenter and created a high-end cabinet shop with her husband…
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Ep 54: From Chemist to Furniture Maker + Kelly Parker
Listen to the amazing Kelly Parker as she talks about why she loves dragonflies....making curved boxes and all kinds of furniture as her "second" career. You will love her passion for storytelling through her work and bringing her clients into the artistic process! And check out our new partner...
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Ep 53: Best Selling Children's Author + Helena Ku Rhee
If you are starting to get ready for xmas and have some little ones on your list...you won't want to miss listening to best-selling children's book author Helena Ku Rhee! She created a gorgeous book along with famous illustrator @pascalcampionart that tells the story of her blue collar working...
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Ep 52: Just in time for Xmas! + Julie Fierley
Get ready to turn your hobby craft into a small business with Julie Fierley! She joins the show to talk about how she has built a successful "cribbage board" business selling through etsy and IG as a side hustle. These adorable hand-made boards are perfect for a family xmas gift for all kinds of...
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Ep 51: YOUR money & Mindset + Erin Lindstrom
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 50: TOOL GIVEAWAY! + Surprise Co-Host
Let's Celebrate and win some tools! Listen to this episode to learn just HOW MUCH GOOD STUFF you can win...I have a special co-host that you will love as we talk through all the tools and goodies you can win by sign up for "Build YOUR Craft" virtual summit 2020. HINT: Listen in to hear what a...
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Ep 49: BUILD Cabinets for a living! + Stevie Estler
You know her by her brands "built by Stevie" and "carpentHER" and today we get the inside scoop of what drives the amazing Stevie Estler! She will be one of our featured speakers in October 2020 at "Built Your Craft" and you only have to listen to find out why...From her strong faith and belief…
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Ep 48: Become a YOUTUBE sensation! + Erika Vieira
Join me as we learn from the Queen of YOUTUBE! Erika Vieira coaches some of the most popular YT stars and you will want to learn her secrets. If you have ever thought of starting a channel or just want to improve the one you already have...this is the episode for you! Hear about her background in...
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Ep 47: 2020 BUILD YOUR CRAFT Virtual Event is open!
Today is a special episode because we are officially opening the doors to sign up for our FREE virtual summit called BUILD YOUR CRAFT! on October 24-25 2020. This is all about free classes and presentations to show women thriving in the trades right now! We are focused around helping you build…
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Ep 46: Rachel Brown + How to take over a multi-million dollar construction biz at 26!
Find out how Rachel Brown had to take over her multi-million family business at the age of 26 and hit the ground running after her father passed away suddenly...and how she became a leader in the industry. How being a woman gives her a strong competitive advantage with clients and how she made it...
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Ep 45: "Cass" Prochera + Sparkles Electric!
Are you interested in sharing YOUR story on the RYL podcast? OR are you struggling to get qualified women into your construction company? Send me an email and let's chat! [email protected]
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Ep 44: Chris Crisman + Author ~ Women's Work!
Finally! Finally! a book that represents what working in the trades and non-traditional careers REALLY looks like! Listen to the amazing Chris Crisman (Award winning photographer) about his new book that beautifully blends memoir and imagery of women that are pushing the boundaries forward for...
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Ep 42: Katie "Bell" Williams + Female Revolution!
Want to learn how to make the most elaborate and gorgeous windows, cabinets, custom door and shutters? Then listen in to this weeks' guest Katie "Bell" Williams from @hammerandbell! Check out her IG feed and then listen to her talk about how she got into the trades (from behind a computer)....to...
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Ep 43: The After Show + White Privilege
Stay tuned for the after party where Katie and I get personal and talk about our white privilege and as white women in the woodworking trades. She shares her experience going to protests and how it might not be what you think. A longtime advocate for civil rights and living in the south gives her…
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Ep 41: Kae Whitaker + Share the Mic!
This week I'm bringing back Kae Whitaker + Sharing the Mic! It's about to get uncomfortable as she shares what the death of George Floyd has meant to her and her family. This is not an interview but rather a conversation that needs to be had for this country to make some real changes. I really…
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Ep 40: Sarah Watlington + Fine Furniture Maker Extraordinaire!
Join me today as we talk to the incredible Sarah Watlington who manages the furniture projects at the Offerman Wood Shop. And If you didn't know, the hilarious and talented Nick Offerman from Parks and Rec (and hundreds of other amazing movies...) is an AVID woodworker for many, many years. And...
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Ep 39: Heather Gunn + How to Pivot Your Biz in 24 hrs!
What does it take to create a healthy physical and mental life? As many of us have struggled to stay in shape and keep our spirits up during COVID, I have the perfect inspiration to do just that today! Heather Gunn is a powerhouse and has transformed her business overnight to teach fitness…
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Ep 38: Mary May + Learn Carving with Online Classes!
Join me today as we loop back to the fabulous Mary Mary, a woodcarver I interviewed in Episode 7. She has continued to teach and share her love of wood carving and now has a LIVESTREAM! Offered M-F on twitch tv, you can watch her skills in action everyday at 1 pm EST. Listen in to how she created...
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Ep 37: Amy Smiley + 84 Lumber is a Leader in the Trades!
Listen to hear how 84 Lumber is changing the lumber industry and creating modern women empowerment within the construction industry! Privately held and owned by Maggie Hardy Knox, 84 Lumber is pioneering modern management in a traditionally old-school industry. With many women in top leadership...
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Ep 36: Elnaz Sarraf + Build a Robot!
In this current COVID crisis that is affecting so many of us around the world I want to continue to share inspiring and elevating stories to get us all through. I want to introduce you to the inspiring Elnaz Sarraf, CEO and founder of the award winning Roybi Robot-the worlds first ever Artificial...
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Ep 35: Amy Chenoweth + Creating Wine From Start to Finish
To celebrate International Women's Month we decided to bring you a sweet and savory surprise for this next series. In light of the difficult times we are all experiencing around the country, it's even more important to stay steady and safe and not let fear overwhelm us. So let me introduce you to...
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Ep 34: The DIRT creates the Wine! + Amy Chenoweth
To celebrate International Women's Month we decided to bring you a sweet and savory surprise for this next series. In light of the difficult times we are all experiencing around the country, it's even more important to stay steady and safe and not let fear overwhelm us. So let me introduce you to...
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Ep 33: How to Create a Successful Vodka Distillery! + Alanna Hanson
To celebrate International Women's Month we decided to bring you a sweet and savory surprise for this next series. So we're continuing our series with the incredible Alanna Hanson! Listen to learn how she and her family built a successful "grape" vodka distillery and how she turned her love of…
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Ep 32: Winemaking as a Living!! + Michelle Mandro
To celebrate International Women's Month we decided to bring you a sweet and savory surprise for this next series. You won't want to miss it! This episode kicks it off with the amazing Michelle Mandro who is the author of wine country women and includes some incredible women who operate wineries…
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Ep 31: Glass Blowing Finale! + Morton Arboretum
Listen to the amazing finale of Shannon Morgan, who built a successful career in the glass blowing industry by creating long lasting relationships and giving back! You will learn how she created The Pumpkin Patch at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois that serves 10,000 visitors a day! All her hard...
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Ep 30: My Mom + Is ART Important?
I thought I would bring in an expert today....my mom who has fallen in love with a very famous glass blower...#Chihuly. Over a 20 year period my mom, Mary LeVasseur has seen numerous examples of the amazing variety of Dale Chihuly. And most recently she saw his incredible glass museum and gardens...
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Camille Finan talks to women working in the skilled trades and breaking down barriers in non-traditional careers. Her 25 years as a carpenter gives her a unique insight into the world of construction, design and the trades. Her goal is to inform and educate you about the wonderful opportunities of working in the skilled trades for women and girls. She also shares inspiring stories and conversations around working and building a successful creative business and career!
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