Welcome to HerJourney, the podcast that shines a light on women transforming the face of manufacturing and skilled trades in Canada. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Erin Davis, each episode shares real stories of courage, craftsmanship, and career growth from women building, leading, and innovating across the manufacturing sector.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) — Canada’s largest manufacturing network — and produced by Memory Tree Productions, HerJourney goes beyond the shop floor to explore what it takes to thrive in industries where women have long been underrepresented. Through open, insightful conversations with tradeswomen, mentors, and industry leaders, the series uncovers how confidence, mentorship, and inclusion are shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for Canadian manufacturing.
Whether you’re already in the trades, considering a career in manufacturing, or simply inspired by stories of resilience and reinvention, HerJourney offers a fresh, empowering perspective on what it means to build a future with your own hands.
Jackie Toner left academia to build a woodworking business that thrives on creativity, courage, and community. She opens up about mental wellness, leadership, and what it takes to turn passion into purpose in a hands-on, human-centered craft.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
4 Dec 2025
Empowering Woman in STEM
Anna is part of the next generation shaping the future of precision machining. She shares how mentorship, curiosity, and confidence are helping her — and other young women — master the tools, technology, and mindset that define modern manufacturing.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
27 Nov 2025
Shifting the Blueprint
Carrie O’Donnell became a Red Seal plumber at 49, proving it’s never too late to start again. In this episode, she talks about challenging stereotypes, mentoring the next generation, and finding strength and purpose in the industrial heart of manufacturing.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
20 Nov 2025
Precision, Persistence, and Possibility
Courtney Rupp’s path through welding, blacksmithing, and quality assurance proves that careers — like craftsmanship — can be forged in unexpected ways. Here, she shares lessons on leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to build systems, teams, and workplaces that truly last.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
13 Nov 2025
From Sparks to Strategy
Laura Potje has spent more than four decades welding, teaching, and breaking barriers in the trades. In this episode, she shares stories from the shop floor and the classroom — exploring mentorship, confidence, and how women are reshaping the future of skilled work.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
6 Nov 2025
Built for Her
Sally Morse is changing how safety looks — and fits — for women in the trades. As the founder of Spectra Supply, she talks about designing PPE that protects everyone, the business of inclusion, and what it means to build a company that puts equity into action.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
30 Oct 2025
Building a New Life
Daron Bougie is carving her path in carpentry, building high-performance homes while redefining what commitment looks like in the trades. In this episode, she reflects on perseverance, representation, and the power of taking bold steps toward a career that builds more than structures—it builds confidence and purpose.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
30 Oct 2025
Breaking Barriers
Natasha Henderson went from the softball field to the factory floor, building a career defined by courage, teamwork, and fearless leadership. In this episode, she shares how psychological safety, mentorship, and resilience have shaped her journey through manufacturing — and how women can lead with both strength and heart in fast-moving industries.
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
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