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With Her Two Hands
by Bogi
Celebrating Women in the Trades. Live, Candid and Unscripted conversations with women who work in the trades building, fixing and making things with their own two hands. Women make up less than 10% of trades people, and in some industry the numbers are as low as 2%. This podcast seeks to change that by shining a light on these incredible women. Celebrating them, sharing their struggles as women in incredibly male dominated fields, and increasing their visibility to attract, retain and create space for that number to start to increase. If she can see it she can BE it. And if HE can see it, he can BELIEVE it. Tune in for these candid conversations every week. Listen, learn, laugh and get to know the women who keep the world running.
Episodes
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215. From Curiosity to Career: One Young Woman's Journey in Welding
This week on With Her Two Hands, we welcome Genesis Liburd, a burgeoning welder whose passion for the craft ignited in high school and led her to Universal Technical Institute's renowned welding program. Despite starting with no hands-on experience, Genesis found a community of supportive...
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214. Sparks of Inspiration: Angelina Sralik's Journey from Prodigy to Mentor
In this episode of With Her Two Hands, we meet the remarkable Angelina Sralik, who ignited her passion for welding at the tender age of 14 and has since sculpted a diverse and impactful career in the trade. From precision TIG welding in the culinary industry to structural repairs at a nuclear…
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213. Reviving Classics: One Woman's Passion for Preserving Automotive History
Meet Stephanie Prewett, a passionate car builder, and restoration shop owner. Though she came to her industry a little later in her life, she dove in head first and hasn’t looked back. Stephanie is passionate about finding ways to save original parts and restore them to preserve automotive…
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212. Mastering the Ride: A Woman's Journey as a Harley Davidson Technician
In this episode we are joined by Jamison Buccola, an advanced level certified Harley Davidson Motorcycle Technician. After graduating from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute with a specialization in Harley Davidson, Jamison embraced the culture and community that define the iconic brand. Her...
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211. Refining the Art of Auto Body The Craft That Kept Calling Her Back
In this episode we delve into the world of collision repair with Cassandra Tedone, an auto body technician from Manchester, Connecticut. With a career spanning over seven years, Cassandra has honed her skills in structural metalwork and detail-oriented repairs. She’s passionate about changing...
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210. Sparks of Change: From Massage Therapist to Master Welder
Join us on With Her Two Hands as we explore the transformative journey of a woman who turned a mini midlife crisis into a vibrant new career. Initially a massage therapist, she discovered her passion for welding after a (not so) gentle nudge from her husband during the challenging times of...
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209. From Computers to Cars: One Woman's Navigating 2 Traditionally Male Dominated Fields
Tune in to meet Michelle Fields, a former computer technician turned skilled Auto Mechanic who has carved her own path in not just 1 but 2 historically male dominated fields. From her early days learning the ropes in a family of mechanics to her professional journey overcoming stereotypes and...
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208. One Woman's Journey as an Aircraft Mechanic
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we step into the world of aviation with Kiki Ryan, a seasoned A&P mechanic whose passion for aircraft mechanics took flight with a Boeing 747 and spanned various models and military contracts. Kiki's journey from Arizona to New York, and then to the DMV…
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207. She is Breaking Barriers and Keeping Critical Equipment Running!
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, join us for an uplifting conversation with Emalee Rogoff, a trailblazing young mobile hydraulic technician for Bridgestone who traverses the country to keep essential machinery running smoothly. From farming to mining equipment, she tackles complex hydraulic...
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206. Architecture, Automotive & Art, Oh My! Young Welder Fabricator Does It All!
On this episode of With Her Two Hands join us for an inspiring livestream with a remarkably talented young welder and fabricator, Nikita Adickes. With expertise spanning architectural, automotive, and artistic projects, she's not only mastering the trades but also pioneering her path as an...
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205. Shop to Track: One Woman's Journey Racing and Building Cars
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, join us to meet Sally McNulty, a self made seasoned race car driver and car builder who's made a mark in the competitive world of motorsports. From her beginnings in professional racing in 2009 to her current involvement in TC America and various Time Attack...
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204. Paint, Punk, and Murals: A Trailblazer's Journey in Art and Music
Join us on With Her Two Hands as we dive into the vibrant and eclectic world of Bacpac Franko, a trailblazer with over 50 years in the creative realm. From her early days customizing motorcycles with intricate paint jobs to playing the electric guitar in London's punk scene with the all female…
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203. For love of fabrication, fitness and family - with Rachel Bohnet
Guest: Rachel Bohnet Custom Welder and Fabricator On this episode of With Her Two Hands, join us as Bogi sits down with Rachel Bohnet, a seasoned Journeyman Welder whose expertise spans construction, fabrication, and more, currently shining in custom welding and aluminum projects. Not just a…
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202. LIVE from the Charity build with 3 Female Technicians
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re broadcasting live from Girl Gang Garage with 3 female technicians from Drivetime who have been working with Bogi for the last few days on the all female charity build benefiting Maggie’s Place. We chat about the build, but also about being a woman in…
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201: Welder Turned Plumber on Why the Trades are a Great Opportunity for Women Everywhere
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, meet Brooke Nichols, a dynamic 5th year plumbing apprentice and former welder whose career journey is as versatile as it is inspiring. From a career as a welder that started in high school, to launching a hugely successful business and podcast as a young...
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200th Episode Special!
Special Episode! Celebrating Our 200th Episode! We are thrilled to announce that With Her Two Hands is celebrating its 200th episode! What began as a humble weekly livestream series on Instagram during the challenging days of COVID has blossomed into a vibrant and inspiring show on YouTube…
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199. After immigrating to the US, she found a rewarding career as an Automotive Detailer
On this episode of With Her Two Hands we are on site at Girl Gang Garage, with Gashaw Ahmed, whose remarkable journey from northern Iraq to the U.S. culminated in a thriving career with DriveTime. Gashaw's infectious positivity and knack for learning transformed her early jobs into opportunities,...
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198. Engineering Confidence: Empowering Women with Automotive Knowledge
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, meet Megan Dietrich, a seasoned automotive mechanic and engineer who has transitioned her extensive experience into empowering women through car care education. With roles ranging from local shops to race teams, and now a design engineer for Mack/Volvo…
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197. She Went From Culinary Arts to Honda SUPER Tech!
Join us on this episode of With Her Two Hands to meet the incredible Brooklynne Morse. From her early days in Corning, NY, through a pivotal shift from culinary arts to automotive technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, Brooklynne’s journey is a testament to following one's passion....
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196. Renovation Revolution: The Fix it Females are challenging and re-shaping the industry
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we sit down with Annastacia Plaskos, CEO and founder of Fix It Females, Canada’s largest female-owned and operated full-service home renovation company. Discover how Annastacia, who started her entrepreneurial journey at 18, is reshaping the trades with her...
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195. Bogi chats about all things All Female Build, Girl Gang Garage and women in the trades
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, Bogi gives an update on the current All Female Charity Build going on at her shop Girl Gang Garage. She chats about the shop, the challenges and the opportunities facing women in the trades as we approach 200 episodes of With Her Two Hands, and…. whatever...
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194. She Went from Homeless to Industry Leader, passionate about giving back
On this episode of "With Her Two Hands" we chat with Bernice Berry - a trailblazer and leader in the automotive industry over the last 34 years. Starting at age twelve she began working on cars with her father and then professionally at age 22. Tinting and detailing were skills she developed just...
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193. Crafting Identity: Katie Freeman's Journey from Engineering to Woodworking
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re joined by Katie Freeman, a skilled designer and woodworker whose journey started with engineering, took a turn doing wood carving and custom furniture design and creation, and has now led to the pursuit of a Master's in Fine Art in 3D Design. Born and...
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192. Forging New Paths: A Welder's Journey from Comfort to Courage
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we are joined by a remarkable and inspiring woman who has been molding metal and shaping her destiny for over 25 years. Starting as a high school student in the welding shops, she's navigated the high demands of trade school, unions, and challenging work...
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191. She Engineers, She Builds , She Rides: Mastering Motorcycles and Mentorship
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re thrilled to welcome Nerissa Cerny, a Systems Engineer at Harley-Davidson who's fueling innovation with engine calibrations and emissions. Born and raised in Wisconsin and recently relocated to Phoenix, Nerissa brings a decade of engineering expertise…
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190. Young Hands, Old Tractors: A Young Woman's Mastery in Tractor Restoration
On this episode of With Her Two Hands we meet Annika Ernstrom. Though she is still currently a student at McPherson college, she found her calling and passion back in high school and has already made a name for herself in the world of antique tractor restorations and repair. The love affair began...
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189. Metal Melodies: 1 Woman's Fusion of Welding, Art, Music and Heritage
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re thrilled to welcome Brandy Aubé, a designer and fabricator with over 2 decades of experience in creating exquisite metal creations. From intricate furniture pieces to unique home fixtures, Brandy’s expertise spans a broad spectrum of artistic and...
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188. Bogi and DriveTime's Head of people have a special announcement!
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we're excited to welcome a special guest, Robyn, the Head of People at DriveTime, a long-standing partner of our series. While Robyn may not wield the tools of the trades herself, her journey mirrors the challenges and triumphs of many women in…
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187. Driving Change: Stephanie Henry went from Media Maven to Automotive Educator!
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Henry, a dynamic media maven who has seamlessly shifted gears from broadcasting and a successful career as Host on Breakfast TV, to mastering the mechanics of the automotive world. As the founder of She Auto Know, she...
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186. Balancing Act - Balancing Motherhood, Health and a Career in the Trades
On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we're thrilled to be joined by Dezire Grafton, a dedicated automotive technician at Toyota and a resilient mother of three. Dez, as she prefers to be called, dove into the world of automotive repair somewhat later in life, transforming her initial curiosity...
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185. Female Mechanic & Fabricator speaks out about sexism and racism she experienced.
In this episode of With Her Two Hands, Bogi sits down with 'Dora Marquez', a skilled Latina auto mechanic and fabricator who has experienced some pretty extreme sexism and racism throughout her career. Using a pseudonym to protect her identity, Dora brings decades of invaluable experience and...
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184. Jane of all trades: Welder, fabricator, upholsterer and talented custom builder from Australia
On this weeks episode Bogi is joined by Jasmine Green all the way from Australia! Jasmine is an incredibly talented Jane of all trades who spends her days working professionally as an automotive upholsterer for a restoration and customization shop, and by night she builds her own one of a kind...
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183. Why women leave the trades - A conversation with 2 female auto industry veterans
In this episode Bogi is joined by past guest Jill Trotta, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, to have an important discussion on why women leave the trades and what we feel needs to change in order to see the numbers of women (and other minorities) increase in the...
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182. Her passion for metal shaping is matched only by her humility
Step into the world of automotive artistry as we sit down for a heartfelt conversation with the talented Cynthia Godinez! With over 12 years of experience, her passion for shaping metal knows no bounds, and her skill is matched only by her humility. She got her start in collision repair, and then...
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181. Courage & Resilience: Candid Conversations with an Anonymous Trailblazing Diesel Tech
Join us for a deeply moving and candid conversation with a remarkable trailblazer in the world of diesel technicians. Despite her groundbreaking career spanning over decades, our guest has chosen to remain anonymous due to a harrowing experience with a stalker—an unfortunate reality she faced…
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180. At only 18 years old, she is a talented custom painter with a thriving business!
Prepare to be impressed on this episode of "With Her Two Hands" as we introduce you to an extraordinary young entrepreneur who's already making waves in the world of custom painting. At just 18 years old, she's the proud owner of her own rapidly growing business, and it’s no surprise given her...
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179. Overcoming challenges to follow her passion as an automotive technician
Tune in for an inspiring ride with Ariel Huff on "With Her Two Hands." As a new mom, automotive technician, and custom car enthusiast, Ariel's journey is one of resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges like sexual harassment and industry biases, she refuses to let anything dim her...
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178. Navigating Success: Dr. Karen Salvaggio's Journey in Racing and Advocacy
Tune in to meet a true trailblazer on this week’s episode of With Her Two Hands. Dr. Karen Salvaggio is a veteran in the male-dominated world of racing and defied the odds and blazed her own path to success. Join us as we delve into her remarkable career spanning over 40 years, from her...
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177. From the Ring to the Garage: Grace Claudio's Journey of Grit and Gears
Guest: Grace Claudio - Master Certified/Master High Voltage Specialist for BMW 🎙️ Step into the ring of inspiration as Bogi welcomes Grace Claudio from New York on this week's episode of With Her Two Hands. Grace's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she traded in her boxing...
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176. She went from Fast Food to Motorcycle Technician and couldn't be happier!
Guest: Paris McGowan - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Technician 🎙️ This week’s guest on "With Her Two Hands" literally went from grease to grease. Paris McGowan was working in the fast food industry and is now a certified Harley Davidson technician! Her love affair with bikes started when her mom...
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175. This plumber of 16 years is passionate about mental health in the trades!
Guest: Danielle Browne - Master Plumber Join us this week on "With Her Two Hands" for a live chat with Danielle Browne, affectionately known as Twig. Hailing from Newfoundland, Canada, She brings 16 years of plumbing expertise, coupled with a deep passion for addressing the important and often...
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174. A Welder's Journey - pursuing her passion and breaking gender barriers
This episode is about the journey of Jenna Nowicki, a Welder and Fabricator hailing from Manitoba, Canada. She is a construction welder currently in pursuit of her red seal certification. Jenna's story is a testament to passion and dedication. Discover how she not only excels in her craft but…
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173. OG Female custom motorcycle builder and technician shares her trailblazing journey
Guest: Athena Ransom - Custom Motorcycle builder Gear up for an unforgettable ride on the latest episode of "With Her Two Hands" as we dive into the fascinating world of custom motorcycles with the extraordinary Athena "Chickie" Ransom. A true trailblazer and owner of Vagabond Chopper in South...
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172. Journeyman Carpenter and Entrepreneur came to the trades by chance, but hasn't looked back.
Guest: Whitney Buettner - Journeyman Carpenter and Entrepreneur This week’s guest found her career by chance when she graduated college and needed to find a job. Over a decade later, she hasn’t looked back. Whitney Buettner, a proud Metis woman, says of the trades “It’s rewarding. It’s extremely...
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171. Journeywoman electrician turned Harley Davidson Technician
Guest: Jenna Miranda - Journeywoman Electrician turned Harley Davidson Technician First episode of 2024! We’re back with more great tradeswomen for you to meet! In this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Jenna Miranda, a former Journeywoman Electrician, turned Harley Davidson Technician. Though...
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170. From living in a shelter to Journeywoman Electrician and evangilist for the trades
Guest: Lia Lamela - Journeywoman Electrician and host of the Sparky Life Podcast Lia Lamela came to the skilled trades later in her career journey, but once she found her way to them - she dove in head first. A strong willed, spunky New Jersey Girl (like your host!) Lia did in 3 years what most…
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169. She’s on a mission to inspire future STEM leaders & normalizing women in the shop environment
Guest: Tamara Robertson - Biomolecular Engineer, Maker and co-host of MythBusters Tonight’s guest, Tamara Robertson, may be best known for her roles as co-host and fabricator on the reboots of Mythbusters, but what you may not know is that she is also a Patent holding, OSHA Certified Chemical and...
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168. After a bumpy start, she is thriving as a licensed collision technician
Guest: Audee Batson - Collision Technician This week's guest originally went to college to be an automotive technician. However, like so many others, she struggled to get her foot in the door as a woman in her small town. She ultimately got hired at a collision shop to do their mechanical work -...
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167. She’s been named one of the most influential women in the automotive industry
Guest: Trish Serratore - Senior VP of Communications for ASE Trish Serratore’s passion for the automotive industry runs deep. Her career started at Motor Age Magazine as their business editor, and she never looked back. Today she serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications for the...
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166. She left home at 19 to pursue a better life, and found it as an automotive tech
Guest: Hannah Stout Ortega - Auto Mechanic and Fabricator She left her home state when she was 19 to pursue an education and a better life for herself. Not only was she successful at doing just that, but now she’s passionate about helping others less fortunate do the same. Hannah is an automotive...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Celebrating Women in the Trades. Live, Candid and Unscripted conversations with women who work in the trades building, fixing and making things with their own two hands. Women make up less than 10% of trades people, and in some industry the numbers are as low as 2%. This podcast seeks to change that by shining a light on these incredible women. Celebrating them, sharing their struggles as women in incredibly male dominated fields, and increasing their visibility to attract, retain and create space for that number to start to increase. If she can see it she can BE it. And if HE can see it, he can BELIEVE it. Tune in for these candid conversations every week. Listen, learn, laugh and get to know the women who keep the world running.
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Bogi
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Celebrating Women in the Trades. Live, Candid and Unscripted conversations with women who work in the trades building, fixing and making things with their own two hands. Women make up less than 10% of trades people, and in some industry the numbers are as low as 2%. This podcast seeks to change...
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