EP.34: Brakes for Breasts—“With a business comes visibility;
Release Date: 01/08/2020
Episode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!”
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Episode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!” Ana Kraft is the owner and co-founder of Xena Workwear—a company that designs stylish safety shoes and functional work apparel just for women. Ana envisioned Xena Workwear after years of having to wear clunky men’s safety boots throughout her career in international project engineering. Originally from Kazakhstan and raised in Germany, Ana came travelled across the world to the U.S. and overcame many fears and challenges to pursue her dreams. Join us in this episode to hear...
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EP.88: Mercedes Lilienthal—“A Longing for Change Becomes a Thought, Then It Becomes a Desire, and Then It Becomes a Necessity!”
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Mercedes Lilienthal is an Oregon-based freelance photojournalist who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Car and Driver, Forbes Wheels, Autoblog, and more. Additionally, she is the Editor-At-Large of TREAD Magazine and Feature Editor of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks. Mercedes focuses her work on the automotive industry with particular interest in vehicular adventure travel and inspiring women within the industry. As a child, Mercedes never even considered that a career in the automotive industry was an option for her, but through adventures with her husband, she...
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EP.87: Rebecca Schnell—“Go Big or Go Home!”
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Rebecca is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Rebecca doesn’t just drive any monster truck, though, she drives the iconic Big Foot! Rebecca has loved trucks since she was a little girl, but her career as a monster truck driver began after touring and working in the pits with her husband (who’s also a monster truck driver) and realizing this is where her passion truly lies. In 2020, while getting through the pandemic, Rebecca took the plunge and left her established career as a travelling ER nurse to drive monster trucks full-time. Don’t miss this...
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EP.86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!”
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EP86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!” Bethaney is a certified auto technician with over 16 years of experience in the automotive field. Her love for cars began with weekend trips to the race track where her mother and father drag raced and continued through high school and college where she pursued her auto mechanics education. Presently, Bethaney co-owns a mobile repair business with her husband and she has taken her professional knowledge and turned it into gifts for other women both in the community and in the field. Join...
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EP.85: Angelina Alcantar--“See Your Worth and Make Them Want You!”
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Angelina Alcantar is a seasoned automotive instructor at Riverside City College in California. She brings over 8 years of experience as an auto technician in dealerships, shops, and hot rod/performance shops. Her passion lies in learning as much as possible about the automotive field and then sharing it with her students so they can be successful wherever they choose to be in the industry. Join us in this episode as Angelina shares her wisdom around following your calling, showing your qualifications through your skills, and dealing with sexual harassment at work. You won’t want to miss this...
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EP.84: Part 2- Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
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Dorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are in your soul! Join us in this special edition episode as Dorian shares his personal journey as a...
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EP.83: Part 1- Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
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Dorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are in your soul! Join us in this special edition episode as Dorian shares his personal journey as a...
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EP.82: Pam Jeffords--“DEI: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”
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Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women’s capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam shares her knowledge around practices that are essential in creating an equitable, diverse, and...
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EP.81: Lacey Truett—“Fear is Not An Option!”
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Lacey Truett is a car and motorcycle SSCA female racer based in Alabama. She’s also a track manager and she coaches racing clinics for women and teens. Lacey is the first female racer in her family, but her drive for independence started with her father who insisted she learn how to drive “stick shift” and learn how to change the oil and tires on her first car. Lacey began working in the trades and automotive industry as a service writer at a car dealer, but then worked up to service manager since she could diagnose issues in vehicles better than most of the technicians who worked there....
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EP.80: Martina Kwan--“Dare to Do Something Scary—It’s NEVER Too Late!”
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Martina Kwan is the world's only Chinese/German FIA licensed race car driver. After earning two master's degrees, leading a successful career in finance and accounting with major firms in NYC, and starting two highly awarded and recognized businesses, Martina decided to start a career in racing! The only thing more impressive than her long list of accolades is the fact that she decided to do this at the age of 50. Join us in this episode to learn how Martina thrived beyond her childhood trauma and said "yes" to the life she was meant to live! Martina's Contact Info: INSTAGRAM: @martinakwan...
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