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Women in Construction with Erica Carpenter

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Content provided by Sara Chambers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sara Chambers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Erica's background in construction

  • the challenges women face in male-dominated fields

  • Erica’s advice for young women entering the trades

  • the importance of community and networking

  • BuildHERS networking group

  • the visibility and support for women in trades

  • the role of empathy and communication in restoration

Resources + Links:

Join the BuildHERS community on Facebook: BuildHERS AZ

Follow BuildHERS on Instagram: @buildhersaz

Connect with Erica Carpenter on Instagram: @ericajc53

Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I’m joined by Erica Carpenter, who brings 18 years of experience in the construction industry and a deep passion for advocating for women in the trades. Erica shares her inspiring journey—from starting out as a dispatcher at a restoration company to now working with a woman-owned general contractor. We dive into what it’s like navigating the male-dominated world of construction, the dynamics of working alongside both men and women, and why building community and strong networks is so important. Erica is also the founder of BuildHERS, a fast-growing networking group supporting women across various trades and related fields. She offers powerful insight into how visibility and support can inspire the next generation of young women to consider careers in the trades.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:55 Erica's Journey into Construction

05:10 Challenges and Triumphs in a Male-Dominated Industry

06:39 Empowering Women in Trades

11:38 Building a Networking Group for Women in Trades

17:54 Community and Collaboration Over Competition

25:55 Owning Mistakes and Integrity in Contracting

27:02 Challenges Women Face in Male-Dominated Industries

31:12 Supportive Men in the Industry

37:38 Encouraging Women to Enter Trade Fields

47:04 Building a Community for Women in Trades

49:05 Learn More About BuildHERS and Connect with Erica

  continue reading

100 episodes

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Manage episode 477318155 series 1331276
Content provided by Sara Chambers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sara Chambers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Erica's background in construction

  • the challenges women face in male-dominated fields

  • Erica’s advice for young women entering the trades

  • the importance of community and networking

  • BuildHERS networking group

  • the visibility and support for women in trades

  • the role of empathy and communication in restoration

Resources + Links:

Join the BuildHERS community on Facebook: BuildHERS AZ

Follow BuildHERS on Instagram: @buildhersaz

Connect with Erica Carpenter on Instagram: @ericajc53

Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I’m joined by Erica Carpenter, who brings 18 years of experience in the construction industry and a deep passion for advocating for women in the trades. Erica shares her inspiring journey—from starting out as a dispatcher at a restoration company to now working with a woman-owned general contractor. We dive into what it’s like navigating the male-dominated world of construction, the dynamics of working alongside both men and women, and why building community and strong networks is so important. Erica is also the founder of BuildHERS, a fast-growing networking group supporting women across various trades and related fields. She offers powerful insight into how visibility and support can inspire the next generation of young women to consider careers in the trades.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:55 Erica's Journey into Construction

05:10 Challenges and Triumphs in a Male-Dominated Industry

06:39 Empowering Women in Trades

11:38 Building a Networking Group for Women in Trades

17:54 Community and Collaboration Over Competition

25:55 Owning Mistakes and Integrity in Contracting

27:02 Challenges Women Face in Male-Dominated Industries

31:12 Supportive Men in the Industry

37:38 Encouraging Women to Enter Trade Fields

47:04 Building a Community for Women in Trades

49:05 Learn More About BuildHERS and Connect with Erica

  continue reading

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