{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/68dadc186d92c33f9cee76c4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Truth About Being a Female Tradie in 2025","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/1759214376632-42b2d7e7-12f6-41e3-a9f2-35e49c708ed6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@RealWomensStories\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here</strong></a><strong>, to watch this episode on YouTube.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode of <em>Real Women’s Stories</em>, </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lifeofafemaletradie_/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Laura Faux</strong></a><strong> shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The challenges of being one of the few women on site</strong></li><li><strong>Standing up to workplace bullying and earning respect</strong></li><li><strong>Why spirituality and mindset were key to her success</strong></li><li><strong>How she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment success</strong></li><li><strong>Why more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing &amp; carpentry</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a <em>female tradie</em> - this is the truth no one tells you.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://realwoman.coach/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Discover</a> mid-life coaching with Lisa</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p>Connect with Lisa</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lisaquait?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Instagram</strong>: Follow Lisa</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lisa.quait?mibextid=LQQJ4d&amp;rdid=PjB4kg7IVXdqREQt&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1CRiMtnCib%2F%3Fmibextid%3DLQQJ4d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Facebook</strong>: Follow Lisa</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@RealWomensStories\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube</strong>: The only place to <em>watch</em>&nbsp;every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-of-a-female-tradie/id1825298567\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Listen: Life of a Female Tradie podcast</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p>00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak &amp; trauma all at once</p><p>01:00 – Growing up a tomboy &amp; facing bullying</p><p>01:44 – Life working in the security industry</p><p>02:14 – Losing her job, partner &amp; home</p><p>03:09 – Learning a trade through family support</p><p>03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts</p><p>05:29 – Why women struggled in this role</p><p>06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job</p><p>07:02 – Leaving due to stress &amp; emotional toll</p><p>08:04 – Discovering spirituality &amp; crystals for healing</p><p>10:03 – Journaling, nature &amp; mindset shifts</p><p>11:18 – Finding light &amp; accountability for change</p><p>13:23 – Building a successful decorating business</p><p>15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades</p><p>17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men</p><p>19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife</p><p>22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer</p><p>23:37 – Funny moments &amp; awkward encounters</p><p>26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues</p><p>29:15 – Lessons on speaking up &amp; breaking stereotypes</p><p>---</p><p>Series Producer:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theonlinemediacoach.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aaron Nelson</a></p><p>PR &amp; Marketing:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-williams-05110627/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kate Williams</a></p>","author_name":"Lisa Quait"}