
Women Talk Construction Podcast
A podcast about helping women grow in the construction field and non-traditional careers.
Episodes
155 episodes
WTC 'Gavel, Grace, and Grit' with Kate Strauss
In this episode: Angela and Christie welcome Kate Strauss from Galvanized Law Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, Kate specializes in construction law, assisting clients like subcontractors, general contractors, architects, engineers, and buildin...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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22:19

WTC 'Blueprints Spark Legacy' with Pat Miller
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner dive into the inspiring journey of Pat Miller, owner of Blue Diamond Construction in Jackson, New Jersey. Pat shares her extensive experience in the construction industry, from humble beginning...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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26:09

WTC 'Stronger Together' with Giovanna Carchidi
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell sit down with Giovanna Carchidi, National Sales Manager - Projects Multifamily for Kohler, to discuss her inspiring journey in the construction industry. Sponsored by Trimble, the episode cover...
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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29:10

WTC 'Designing Tomorrow's Landscape' with Chandler McLaurin
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner sit down with Chandler (Channy) McLaurin, an ACE mentor alumnus and a landscape architecture student making strides in the construction industry. Chandler shares her journey from high school to...
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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21:09

WTC 'Building Her Future' with Allison Giddens
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by special guest Allison Giddens from Win-Tech Inc, a leader in the manufacturing industry. Allison shares her remarkable story of how she transitioned from an assistant to an owner ...
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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21:06

WTC 'Masonry Mastery' with Ece Erdogmus
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome back Ece Erdogmus, the founding Dean of the College of Architecture, Art, and Construction at Clemson University. Ece shares her exceptional journey from her early interests in architec...
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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24:26

WTC 'HR Revolutionized' with Amber Little
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce Amber Little, Chief Human Resources Officer at Nations Best. Amber shares her insights on the challenges women face in leadership roles within the LBM industry and how the Women Leade...
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Season 3
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Episode 149
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24:21

WTC 'Design, Build, Innovate' with Lauren Kraemer
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell speak with Lauren Kraemer, Vice President at Arco Murray, about her journey in the construction industry. Lauren shares her experiences as a new mom, the importance of mentorship, and navigatin...
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Season 3
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Episode 148
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21:27

WTC ‘Strategy, Creativity, Empowerment’ with Lindsay Niedringhaus
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome Lindsay Niedringhaus, the founder of TealHaus Strategies. Lindsay shares her inspiring story of accidentally starting her company and discusses the challenges and triumphs of building a...
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Season 3
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Episode 147
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21:50

WTC 'Future of Building Technology' with Ece Erdogmus
In this special episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell collaborate with Trimble to highlight inspiring stories of women and men thriving in non-traditional construction roles. The conversation begins with a brief story about our hosts, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 146
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31:33

WTC 'Enhancing Experiences' with Tammy Murray
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Tammy Murray, an Area Sales Manager at Andersen Windows, to discuss the need for more women and diverse talent in the construction industry. Tammy shares her journey from decorative plu...
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Season 3
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Episode 145
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20:36

WTC 'Your Best Self' with Lindsey McMillion Stemann
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell engage in a lively conversation with LinkedIn expert Lindsey McMillion Stemann. Lindsey shares her journey, beginning in 2016, of becoming a LinkedIn authority, and offers invaluable insights i...
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Season 3
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Episode 144
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31:14

WTC ' Chicks in Charge' with Julie Laughton
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell speak with a special returning guest, Julie Laughton. Julie shares updates on her thriving business, the importance of positive energy, and the power of effective delegation. She emphasizes the...
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Season 3
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Episode 143
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23:10

WTC 'Modular & Prefab Construction' with Sneha Kumari
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Sneha Kumari, a modular and prefab construction pioneer. Sneha shares her journey from manufacturing and supply chain to becoming a leading figure in the construction industry. She disc...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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23:21

WTC 'Construction Hero' with Elizabeth Barnhart
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome back Elizabeth Barnhart, a project engineer at Kiewit - one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations.. Elizabeth shares her inspiring jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 141
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25:47

WTC 'Welding the Future' with Hannah Dorfman
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christy Powell are joined by Hannah, a scholarship recipient studying welding at Great Bay Community College. Hannah shares her journey from high school through her various trades experiences, including autom...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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20:46

WTC 'The Value of Words' with Deb Sofield
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome back Deb Sofield, an executive speech coach, author, podcaster, and keynote speaker. They discuss Deb’s experience in public speaking coaching, crisis communication, and the significanc...
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Season 3
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Episode 139
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17:32

WTC 'Leader and Connector' with Jonna Turner
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Jonna Turner, the South Carolina Membership Director for ABC Carolinas. Jonna shares her extensive background in higher education, marketing, and as a membership director in various org...
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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23:57

WTC 'Running and Scaling' with Juliana Choy Sommer
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner interview Juliana Choy Sommer, founder of Priority Architectural Graphics. Juliana shares her incredible journey from taking over a small side business to scaling it into a successful signage c...
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Season 3
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Episode 137
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24:58

WTC 'Workplace Vitals' with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce Kabri Lerman-Schmid, a project superintendent with 17 years of experience at Hensel Phelps. Specializing in aviation and university campus programs, Kabri discusses her true passion: ...
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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29:59

WTC 'Building Legends' with Kristen Pressimone
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell are joined by Kristen Pressimone, a project manager at Chesapeake Contracting Group. Kristen shares her journey in the construction industry, discussing the projects she's been working on and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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18:36

WTC 'DIY Mastery' with Ethan James
In this episode: Angela and Christi welcome back Ethan James, also known as The Honest Carpenter. Ethan, a professional carpenter and popular YouTuber with over 895,000 subscribers, shares updates since his last appearance. He discusses the cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 134
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24:24

WTC 'Adapting Built Environments' with Mónika and Jessica
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Mónika Serrano from Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson from Stafford Rosenbaum to discuss the importance of climate resilience in the built environment. The conversation tou...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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30:06

WTC 'Empowering Voices' with Deb Sofield
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome executive speech coach, author, and keynote speaker Deb Sofield. Deb shares her journey, expertise, and practical advice on public speaking, media training, crisis communication, and on...
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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30:36

WTC 'Covering All Grounds' with Alicia Woods
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Alicia Woods, CEO of Covergalls Workwear and principal consultant for CG Aligned Consulting. The conversation focuses on the significance of properly fitting PPE (Personal Protect...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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24:10
