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Sharing the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by podcast creator Jill the Welder
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Feb 13, 2022
Ashley McGillivray - Insulator, Alberta
Ashley McGillivray shares her story of how she knew she was meant to work in the trades, and even through many challenges life threw her way, she recently started a new journey into her second trade. Check out her story here!
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Dec 5, 2021
Shannon Tymosko - Apprentice Electrician, IBEW
Shannon Tymosko is an incredible Role Model with a huge online following! Hear her inspiring story and her great words of advise for others looking for a new career in the trades. She is one to follow for sure!!
Hosted by Trailblazers Inc founder, Jill the Welder.
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Sep 26, 2021
Chou Jennifer Phalivahn - Apprentice Electrician, Ontario
"Everything I wanted was on the other side of fear" Hear this inspiring story of how she struggled to get started in her trade, and her amazing journey so far!
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Jul 4, 2021
Kayla Vander Moler - Boilermaker, International Boilermakers of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta
Kayla Vander Molen shares her journey from her start in the trades to where she is today - a Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor and Weld Examiner in Training, at the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, in Alberta. She shares the lessons she learned along the way, and the many areas of her trade that she has explored. Her encouraging words will inspire anyone hoping to join the skilled trades of Canada!
Hosted by Trailblazers Inc CEO and Founder, Jill the Welder.
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Jun 29, 2021
Pride in the Workforce
Trailblazers Inc celebrates Pride in the workforce with a panel of amazing guests! Check out this discussion of inclusion and diversity in the workforce.
Hosted by Jill the Welder.
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May 16, 2021
Emily Pyke - Automotive Service Technician from Ontario
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder.
Emily Pyke shares her journey into the Automotive Service Technician Industry, including her challenges, struggles, and goals, in this podcast. Check out her amazing story!
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Mar 28, 2021
Emma Varner, Apprentice Electrician from IBEW 38, Cleveland
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Meet Emma Varner, Apprentice Electrician from Cleveland, Ohio. She shares the love she has for her trade and her journey to where she is today.
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Mar 21, 2021
Dawn Dwyer, Journeyman Scaffolder from United Carpenters & Joiners Local 1325
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades.
Dawn Dwyer, Journeyman Scaffolder, Build Together Alberta member, and single Mom speaks about finding strength, fighting for her rights, patience, and giving back in this great podcast! Check it out here!
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Mar 7, 2021
International Women's Day 2021
In celebration of International Women's Day, today's podcast is a collection of of inspiring stories of strong trailblazing Tradeswomen. Hear from a variety of Tradeswomen, how they climbed the ladder to success, and words of encouragement for future trailblazing Tradeswomen.
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Feb 28, 2021
Erin Keough - Journey-certified Red Seal Electrician from Newfoundland, now living in Alberta.
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades.
Erin Keough shares her journey in this podcast. She shares the challenges she faced, and her new experiences as a Mom in the trades.
Check out her story!
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Feb 21, 2021
Episode 16 - Mackenzie Gillan Powerline Technician Apprentice from Ontario
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades.
Mackenzie Gillan, Apprentice Powerline Technician and KickAss Career Ambassador shares how she found mentorship early on to help her through her journey. She shares how she found her trade, and some fun new skills she has learned along the way!
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Feb 14, 2021
Episode 15 - Angela Allen, Journeyman Red Seal Concrete Finisher,15 years with LIUNA Local 92, Chair of Build Together Alberta
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades.
Angela Allen shares her story in this podcast. Hear her journey in Concrete Finishing Trade, with 15 years under her belt, she is the Chair of Build Together Alberta, and is expecting her first child this summer!
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Feb 7, 2021
Episode 14 - Jillian Hubbard - Apprentice Electrician from Connecticut
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Jillian Hubbard shares her personal story in this episode. She shares her love of the trade, her choice to take a break, and her joy of returning!
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Jan 31, 2021
Episode 13 - Andrea Durdle, UA Journeyman Red Seal Plumber, Class B Gasfitter, and Plumbing Instructor shares her story in this podcast. Check it out!
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Andrea Durdle, UA Journeyman Plumber, Class B Gasfitter, and Plumbing Instructor shares her journey through her apprenticeship to where she is today.
Check out her amazing story!
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Jan 24, 2021
Episode 12 - Josh Zolin, Blue is the New White Author and Podcast Host, CEO of Windy City Equipment - winner of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies, the last 3 years
While Trailblazers usually shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen, we cannot overlook our allies, others who are blazing trails and trying to bring others to the skilled trades.
This podcast shares the amazing story of Josh Zolin and his story from stuntman to CEO of Windy City Equipment - winner of Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies the last 3 years.
An interesting and amazing story of what success is!
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Jan 17, 2021
Episode 11 - Dana Francis, Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter RSE, Welding Apprentice Ironworkers Local 805, Edmonton
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Dana Francis, Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter RSE, and apprentice welder, shares the story of her journey into the trades, including her decision to start a family.
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Jan 10, 2021
Episode 10 - Jill Timushka, Welder - UA Local 496, Alberta
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Get to know the host of the show in this podcast. Jill shares her story in this podcast from the beginning to where she is today, including her experience as a Welding Instructor, and her election to her Local Executive Board.
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Jan 3, 2021
Episode 9 - Miriam Jordi, Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker from United Sheetmetal Workers Local 8, Alberta
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Miriam Jordi shares her journey into the Sheetmetal trade in this podcast. She also shares why she started the fast growing Facebook group, Alberta Women in Trades. Great story from and amazing Tradeswoman! Check it out!
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Dec 27, 2020
Episode 8 - Sheryl Tompkins, Insulator from Local 110 in Edmonton
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder.
Sheryl Tompkins, Insulator from Edmonton, shares her journey from start to today, including becoming a foreman and supervisor. Check it out!
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Dec 20, 2020
Episode 7 - Jen Horne, IBEW Electrician from Alberta
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades, hosted by Jill the Welder.
Episode 7 shares the journey of Jen Horne, Electrician from IBEW 424 in Alberta. She's been in the trade for 23 years and has gone far in her trade. Check out her story here!
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Dec 13, 2020
Episode 6 - Audrey Curran - UA Plumber from Vancouver
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Dec 6, 2020
Episode 5 - Courtney Chard - Pipefitter and Welder, UA Local 46, Toronto
Trailblazers Inc. shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder
This podcast explores the journey of Courtney Chard - Red Seal Welder and Pipefitter from UA Local 46 in Toronto. She's also a member of her Executive Board!
Check out her incredible story!
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Nov 29, 2020
Episode 4 - Janet P - UA Steamfitter, New York
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder.
Hear the experiences of Janet P, Steamfitter from Local 638, New York City and Long Island, in her journey into the trades. She shares how she went from apprentice, to the first female on the Executive Board, then becoming the first female Business Agent in her Local! Check out her story here!
See the video version of these podcasts on our Youtube channel.
Also visit our website at www.trailblazersinc.ca.
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Nov 24, 2020
Episode 3 - Theresa D - UA Plumber from Detroit
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories for Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder.
This episode shares the story of Theresa D - UA Plumber from Detroit. She talks about what lead her to join the trades through to her climbing the ladder to become one of the first UA Business Agents in the United States.
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Nov 24, 2020
Episode 2 - Doreen C - UA Plumber from Cleveland
Trailblazers Inc shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Jill the Welder.
This episode shares Doreen's story, from start to her current position of President of UA Local 55 - Cleveland, and Instructor in their Training Centre.
See our video podcast on our Youtube channel, and our website at www.trailblazersinc.ca
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Nov 18, 2020
Episode 1 Cristina B - UA Plumber from Chicago
Trailblazers Inc. shares the stories of Trailblazing Tradeswomen to inspire others to join the trades. Hosted by Trailblazing Tradeswoman Jill the Welder.
This is the first episode for Trailblazers Inc and its a great pleasure to start with such a passionate Trailblazing Tradeswoman that Cristina B is! She shares her story of the ups and downs of her journey all the way to all the amazing things she has accomplished along the way. She's not done yet. Where will she go from here? I'll be watching!!
Check out her story here!
Watch the video version on youtube and check out our page at www.trailblazersinc.ca
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