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In It for the Long Haul feat. Amy Burns
Season 2, Ep. 15
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This week on the BuildHERS Club, we’re talking about long term commitment. And not just in love.
We sit down with Amy Burns to reflect on her 30 plus year relationship with the building industry. Through market shifts, changing roles and evolving leadership, she has stayed committed to the craft and the community that comes with it.
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