Women Talk Construction Podcast
A podcast about helping women grow in the construction field and non-traditional careers.
Episodes
125 episodes since 2022
WTC 'Leading Culture' with Nancy Novak
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner engage in an insightful conversation with Nancy Novak, CIO of Compass Data Centers. The discussion highlights the impact of women in critical construction roles, particularly in construct...
September 16, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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26:01
WTC 'Building Confidence' with Christi and Angela
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell discuss the critical issues of confidence and self-esteem among women and girls. They share personal stories, surprising statistics, and actionable tips for ...
September 09, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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21:40
WTC 'New Beginnings' with Melody Hackett
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi discuss with special guest Melody Hackett, a seasoned leader in the building materials industry and breast cancer survivor. Melody shares her inspiring journey from working part-time at 15 to becoming...
September 02, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 123
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20:57
WTC 'Leading Women' with Abigail Richardson
In this Episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Abigail Richardson, a civil engineering team leader from Seaman Whiteside. Abigail shares the story of the company's Women's Initiative, which started in 2021 and focuses on inspiring f...
August 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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20:23
WTC 'Construction Consulting' with Alicia Brentzel
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Alicia Brentzel to discuss the importance of work-life balance. Alicia shares her experience in managing Brex Enterprises with her husband, the value of taking personal time, and ...
August 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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24:44
WTC 'Empowering Through Mentoring' with Christi and Angela
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the impactful topic of mentoring and sponsoring other women. They address common myths about being too busy for mentorship and share tips on setting goals, making time, and providing co...
August 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 120
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12:46
WTC 'Comfortable With Who You Are' with Lori Briggs
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner converse with Lori Briggs, President of Industrial Solutions at NewPark. The discussion revolves around Lori's 30-year journey in traditionally male-dominated industries like utilities, oil and...
July 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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26:17
WTC 'Make The Leap' with Jamie Vanek
In this Episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Jamie Vanek, President of Etolin Strait Development Group and founder of Adminnovate. Jamie shares her inspiring journey from an entry-level administrative professional to a leader in t...
July 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 118
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18:46
WTC 'Empowering Women in Welding' with Casey Ross
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell introduce their very first female welder guest, Casey Ross. Casey shares her journey in the welding industry, including her current role as the Academic Program...
July 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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14:00
WTC 'A Million Women in Construction with Christi and Angela
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela and Christi discuss the Commerce Department's pledge to bring over a million women into the construction industry. They highlight the importance of experienced workers, strategic train...
July 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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22:34
WTC 'It's Never Too Late' with Katie Throckmorton
In this episode of the 'Women Talk Construction' podcast, hosts welcome special guest Katie Throckmorton, owner and GC of Distinct Builders, to discuss her journey and experiences as a woman entrepreneur in the construction industry. Key topics...
June 24, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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26:20
WTC 'Attracting & Retaining Women’ with Jason Blair (pt.2)
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, Angela Gardner and Christi Powell talk with Jason Blair, CEO of Talon, about his inspiring career journey in the construction industry. Jason shares his experiences, emphasizing the importance of pati...
June 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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22:01
WTC 'Lead by Example & Integrity' with Lysa Solano
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, host Christi Powell, along with guest co-host Alex Iacovelli, interviews Lysa Solano, a senior construction manager at Cire Equity and recent recipient of the San Diego Business Journal Women of Influ...
June 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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20:49
WTC 'Identify Motivated Women' with Amy Henningfield
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, hosts Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by Amy from Superior Construction to discuss the company's efforts in creating a supportive environment for women in the construction industry. Amy s...
May 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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27:46
WTC 'WCOE & Government' with Angela and Christi
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell discuss the significant impact of the Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE) organization. Christi shares her profound experiences and the benefits of attending WCOE conferences, highl...
May 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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21:40
WTC 'Fight or Flight' with Michelle 'MACE' Curran
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as construction and aviation. Our special guest, Michelle 'MACE' Curran, a former fighter pilot a...
May 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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25:04
WTC 'No Comfort Zones' with Brittany Gentilhomme
In this episode: Christi Powell & Angela Gardner feature Brittany Gentilhomme, an Assistant Superintendent from R. C. Matthews, discussing her unconventional path to the construction industry. With a degree in communication and diverse job ...
May 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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21:03
WTC 'Attracting & Retaining Women' with Jason Blair
In this episode: Angela and Christi discuss fostering inclusivity and effective leadership in the construction industry with their special guest, Jason Blair, CEO at TAL Building Centers. They explore Jason's unique approach to creating a welco...
April 29, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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19:55
WTC 'WIC Week Recap' with Christi and Angela
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner discuss the significance of Women in Construction Week, International Women's Day, and Women's History Month. Despite the challenges and exhaustion these observances can bring, they emphasize the importance of ...
April 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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20:12
WTC 'Diversity of Think' with Thea and Dena
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner engage with Dena Cordova Jack and Thea Dudley, founders of Women of LBM (WLBM), to discuss their roles and initiatives focused on uplifting women in the lumber and building materials (LBM) indu...
April 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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24:38
WTC 'Women's Leadership Academy' with Tori Niemann
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner are joined by special guest Tori Neiman, the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development at Clemson University. The conversation covers a variety of topics, starting with person...
April 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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24:46
WTC 'Pave Your Own Path' with Joycelyn Fankhouser
In this episode of 'Women Talk Construction', hosts Christi Powell and Angela Gardner interview special guest Joycelyn Fankhauser, the manager of Boulder County Housing and Human Services for disaster. Fankhauser discusses her unique role in di...
April 01, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 104
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25:03
WTC 'Innovation and Wonder' with Aileen Fuchs
In this episode of Women Talk Construction, co-hosts Angela Gardner and Christi Powell welcome Aileen Fuchs, the President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum. They discuss the museum's role in celebrating and teaching about ...
March 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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29:19
WTC 'Make Amazing Happen' with Anne Ellis
In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christy Powell converse with Anne Ellis, an influential figure in the construction industry and the first female chairman of the board at the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Anne shares ...
March 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 102
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33:01
WTC 'Be Flexible' with Kayleen McCabe
In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner speak with special guest, Kayleen McCabe, a TV host, contractor, brand ambassador, and media influencer, about her journey in the construction industry. Kayleen shares her insights on the im...
March 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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30:39