Life Of A Female Tradie

About Life Of A Female Tradie

Real stories. Real tools. Real women. Welcome to Life Of A Female Tradie — the podcast that gives voice to the women breaking ground in the trades. We share the honest, gritty, and inspiring journeys of female tradies thriving in a male-dominated industry. Each episode features real conversations with women in construction and the skilled trades, tackling topics like apprenticeships, jobsite culture, career progression, mental health, physical demands, tools of the trade, and what it really takes to build a future in the field. Whether you’re already on the tools, just getting started, or curious about what it’s like to be a woman in the trades — this podcast is your crew. We’re building each other up and breaking barriers with every episode.

Publisher

Laura Faux

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Jul 2025

Latest episode

24 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

6 of 37 episodes have a transcript.

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   24 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Quick Pause (But Not Goodbye)

   Host [Host Name] pauses "Life Of A Female Tradie" to enhance sustainability, promising more powerful conversations with incredible women soon.

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   17 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Becoming a Self-Employed Decorator | Emma Varley's Journey as a Female Tradie

   Emma shares how she went from leaving school to becoming a self-employed decorator, and what it really takes to build a career in the trades as a woman. We talk about the value of hands-on experience, learning through mistakes, and how social media marketing helps tradespeople win work and grow their business. Emma also opens up about the realities of self-employment, from managing time to staying motivated. If you're interested in women in trades, becoming a decorator, or startin...

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   10 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Becoming a Handywoman | Laura Bartlett on Career Change, Self-Employment & Women in the Trades

   Host Laura Bartlett shares her journey from event management to self-employment as a handywoman, detailing career change, business growth, and women in trades.

Who has been a guest on Life Of A Female Tradie

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• Laura Bartlett
• Louise Baker
• Holly Carroll
• Helga Heins
• Jasmin Benford

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