Hazard Girls Podcast

20/03/2024

Hi everyone, Emily Soloby here! Hazard Girls is on a brief hiatus as we reformat a little bit, and create some new and exciting content for you!  We are continuing to partner with Reinvented Magazine, and the Princesses with Power Tools calendar, as well as the new book series Empowering Women in STEM. Super exciting stuff ahead so watch this spot! In the meantime, feel free to check out the new Juno Jones safety boot spring line! https://junojonesshoes.com/collections/safety-boots

30/11/2023

Sn 6 # 21: Alexandra Knight – Empowering Women In STEM To Inspire The Future - Today’s guest on the Hazard Girls podcast is Alexandra Knight. Alexandra is a Chartered Engineer and worked in STEM industries for over 15 years before founding STEMAZING, an organization dedicated to inspiring a more diverse and inclusive STEM future. Having diverse role models allows everyone to “see what they can be.” Hazard Girls host Emily Soloby talks with Alexandra about what first drew Alexandra to a career in STEM and how that helped her discover her passion for inclusion in the STEM community. https://bit.ly/3uFd0TX

21/11/2023

Sn 6 #19: Elissa Lorch – Valuable Advice And Guidance For Women In Construction - The Hazard Girls podcast is excited to welcome Elissa Lorch, Regional VP of Sales at Reconstruction Experts to the program. Elissa and Host Emily Soloby discuss the importance of building others up to create a better, stronger team, how she manages responsibilities during a time of significant company growth, and shares some of the unique tools and skills women bring to the male-populated construction industry. https://bit.ly/47pIufd

25/10/2023

Sn 6 #16: Sally Morse – Entrepreneurship And The Notion That Creativity Loves Motion
Sally Morse is Co-founder of Spectra Supply, Product Creator for Spectra Gloves as well and Director of Unify Safety Supply. On this episode of the Hazard Girls podcast, host Emily Soloby talks with Sally about how she came to play pivotal roles in these organizations. Sally shares with us how she started Spectra Supply from nothing including finding suppliers, making adjustments to prototypes, and creating marketing materials from scratch. Sally and Emily go on to discuss Sally’s passion for connecting with and helping women in the workforce, how that passion led her to where she is today, and what’s around the corner in the near future.
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11/10/2023

Sn 6 #15: Leyah Hostetter: Eliminate Chaos And Grow Your Profits - On today’s episode of the Hazard Girls Podcast, we welcome Leyah Hostetter, Director of Customer Success at Construction Leading Edge, a one-stop shop for contracting professionals who want to be more effective entrepreneurs and leaders. In this role, Leyah specializes in working with construction company owners and leadership teams to help them better organize their time and resources and be more effective entrepreneurs and leaders. Leyah shares valuable insight into how Construction Leading Edge helps companies set streamlined systems, and then get out of their own way. - https://bit.ly/46BIrfs

03/10/2023

Sn 6 #14: Cassie Alexander – From Chemistry to Consulting: Promoting Workplace Safety - Cassie Alexander, the founder of Xendros Unlimited, joins Host Emily Soloby to talk about everything safety. As a female chemist in a male-dominated industry, Cassie experienced and witnessed several unsafe situations throughout her career – both physical and psychological. The need for change led to the launch of Xendros Unlimited, a safety consulting firm that provides custom experiential training for educators and businesses with the goal of creating a safer and more responsible workplace for all.

03/10/2023

Season 6 #13: Jessica Scanlan, Mine Life Media – The Mining Industry Breaking into Social Media - On this episode, Host Emily Soloby welcomes back Jessica Scanlan, a geological engineer, and Owner of Mine Life Media. As a previous guest on Hazard Girls’ all-time top episode, Season 1, #20: Women in Geology, Jess recaps the 2020 episode and how it has helped shed light on her industry. She talks about what she’s been up to in the last 3 years, including taking a step back from mining and launching Mine Life Media and giving advice to women on how to start a company while keeping a work/life balance.

05/09/2023

Sn 6 #12: Molly Rose Speed – Virtual Assistants Helping with Everyday Responsibilities - Molly Rose Speed is a military wife and the Founder & CEO of Virtual Assistant Management, an online training and placement company with a mission to provide virtual jobs for military spouses. In this episode, Molly discusses the importance a Virtual Assistant can bring to both business owners and the everyday person juggling family responsibilities. Her motto, “Build a career around your life, not a life around your career,” starts with giving yourself permission to offload everyday tasks to others and start enjoying life. https://bit.ly/3sIuE8c

17/08/2023

Sn 6 #10: Olivia Olczak Day – A Disruptor In The Construction and Marketing Space. The Hazard Girls podcast welcomes Olivia Olczak Day, President & CEO of Day Media to the show. Olivia discusses her early days in fax and copy machine sales and how cold calling, knocking on doors, and ducking security to get her foot in the door helped her develop her incredible work ethic and the ability to accept “no” and keep going. Today she runs Day Media, a one-stop, boutique digital marketing agency servicing the Construction, Legal, Finance, and Technology industries. Olivia shares some valuable career advice and sage wisdom so don’t miss this episode of the Hazard Girls Podcast!

08/08/2023

Sn 6 #9: Jennifer Crozier – Jill Of All Trades. Jennifer Crozier is the Co-owner of Crozier Construction Services as well as the Safety Compliance Manager at Delta Valley Trucking, a wife, mother, and author of the children’s book “Jenny – A Jill Of All Trades: I Am A Welder”. Jennifer joins Hazard Girls Host Emily Soloby for a look at her inspiring career(s) and her work as an ambassador for women and girls interested in a rewarding career in the trades.

31/07/2023

This week we're taking another listen to Sn 5 #13: Hope Zvara – Yoga Can Be A Mother Trucker - After running her yoga studio for a couple of years, Hope Zvara said, “OK universe, what’s next?” The answer came to her after a question from a stranger at a small-town mixer in Wisconsin. On this episode of the Hazard Girls podcast, Host Emily Soloby welcomes Hope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga. She shares her fascinating story and some simple strategies truck drivers and everyone else can use to improve their fitness and overall health.

18/07/2023

Sn 6 #8: Dr. Suzy Cronje – Mindset Coach for Successful Women Entrepreneurs - Internationally certified exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning specialist, and biokineticist, Dr. Suzy Cronje helps women develop the courage and confidence to step up and reach for their goals. Her impressive resume includes 5 university degrees, figure skating championships, ballroom dancing, cycling, and more. Dr. Cronje and Hazard Girls Host Emily Soloby discuss what it takes to develop the most important component required for success: confidence. https://bit.ly/3q23HLz

11/07/2023

Sn 6 #7: Alison Kronebusch – Breaking The Status Quo Around Construction Being A Man’s Job - Alison Kronebusch, Chief Sales Officer with Reconstruction Experts shares her experience with increasing annual revenue through sales, tips and tricks for women in sales in a male-dominated industry, and why a female-dominated c-suite sets Reconstruction Experts apart from the rest.

28/06/2023

Sn 6 #6: Michelle Lemoi Helps Women Stand In Their Power - Michelle Lemoi has had an incredible career in the construction industry. Michelle started working in construction at 19, was working on the Big Dig in Boston in her twenties, and eventually ran her own steel erecting company. She’s seen her share of challenges, overcome endless “mansplaining” and discrimination and shattered glass ceilings, soaking up every life lesson along the way. Today her company, Elevate Women In Construction works with construction companies to help them elevate the women who work for them through speaking engagements and workshops.

19/06/2023

Alicia Streetman is an arborist and tree climber in Lake Tahoe, California. On this episode of the Hazard Girls podcast, Host Emily Soloby discusses Alicia’s fascinating career and the challenges of being a petite woman in a very physical and male-populated field. Alicia talks about the many challenges she faces including finding PPE that fits properly, dealing with comments positive and negative, and the techniques she uses to overcome strength deficiencies in her physically demanding job. https://bit.ly/3Czq9OZ

20/03/2023

Sn 5 #17: JC Sykes Founder of Black Girls Build - JC Sykes is a carpenter, co-owner 90 Degree Construction, author, and the Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls Build, a non-profit organization that “Brings boldness and authority to all women and young girls by providing exposure and opportunity in the construction industry.” On this episode of the Hazard Girls podcast, JC and Host Emily Soloby discuss overcoming gender and racial bias in the construction industry, dealing with unions, being a wife, mother and author, as well as the importance of self reliance and much more. http://bit.ly/3LDMMYm

22/02/2023

Sn5 #14: Kristina Holzweiss – Education Is The Great Equalizer for Everyone
The Hazard Girls podcast welcomes high school edtech librarian Kristina Holzweiss to the show. Kristen and Host Emily Soloby discuss the importance of libraries and librarians for professional development, fostering a love of reading, creating a safe and welcoming space for students, and integrating STEM with literacy.
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Host Emily Soloby, founder of Juno Jones Safety Shoes, interviews women who have successfully broken barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields. These dynamic women share their stories and advice for the next generation. Emily's goal with this podcast series is to show listeners that there are....

15/02/2023

After running her yoga studio for a couple of years, Hope Zvara said, “OK universe, what’s next?” The answer came to her after a question from a stranger at a small-town mixer in Wisconsin. On this episode of the Hazard Girls podcast, Host Emily Soloby welcomes Hope Zvara, Founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga. She shares her fascinating story and some simple strategies truck drivers and everyone else can use to improve their fitness and overall health.

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25/01/2023

As a child, Maria showed an interest and proficiency in tinkering and improving things. When her father’s job took her from her home in Mexico to the suburbs of Detroit at 14, Maria joined the robotics team and never looked back. Today in her role as Chief Technical Officer and co-founder at Canvas, Maria has put her PhD. from MIT and a lifelong passion for improving things to good use. Maria joins Hazard Girls Host Emily Soloby for a closer look at her experiences in the fields of robotics and engineering and her passion for improving workers’ lives. Don't miss this episode of Hazard Girls! http://bit.ly/3XSYqBq

03/01/2023

Hazard Girls is back! Ashton Thompson has been burning rubber since the age of 6. Now at 22 her impressive racing resume and passion for motorsports stand out in the male-dominated racing field. On today’s episode, Ashton takes time out of her busy racing schedule to talk to Hazard Girls Host Emily Soloby about the challenges and rewards of her career as a rising star in racing. These include the physical demands of being a race car driver, the stress her busy schedule puts on her family and friends, and the physical dangers. It’s all in a day’s work for Ashton. Emily and Ashton also discuss her off-track activities which, as CEO of Ashton Thompson Racing, include her efforts to build an all-female racing team supported by female-owned businesses. Don’t miss this special episode of the Hazard Girls podcast. https://bit.ly/3i7Yxd2

20/12/2022

Happy Holidays from everyone at Hazard Girls! We'll see you in January.

06/12/2022

Sn5 #5 Ayesha Iftiqhar: Taking Her Love For Physics From The Electronics Lab To The Skatepark

Growing up in a small community in India, Ayesha Iftiqhar saw most of the women in her family getting married and starting a family. When Ayesha read about Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-born American astronaut and mechanical engineer and the first woman of Indian origin to go to space, she said to herself “I can do that”. Seeing someone with whom she could identify reaching such amazing heights lit a fire within Ayesha. As astronaut Sally Ride said, “If you can see it you can be it.”

Listen to the latest episode of the Hazard Girls podcast https://bit.ly/3VRB7a8

01/09/2022

There’s a serious stereotype when it comes to a ‘Girl Boss.’ 👩🏼‍💼 The only people that can change the narrative are the female entrepreneurs on the front lines. That is exactly what Shallan Ramsey, CEO, founder and investor of MaskIT, shares in this article. Check it out for yourself!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2022/07/23/female-entrepreneurs-re-educating-the-narrative/?sh=10eb47b5709c

25/08/2022

Demi Chalkias, a Canadian-born race car driver that is taking the sport by storm; She is trying to climb her way up to the most exclusive racing club in the world, Formula 1.

Read about her journey here: https://nationalpost.com/sports/im-just-a-driver-canadian-women-set-course-for-f1-glory

18/08/2022

All entrepreneurs need to have certain traits. They need to be leaders, assertive, action-minded, risk-takers, problem solvers, inspirational, and motivators. But when it comes to women entrepreneurs, they need to have a little extra, especially if there are in a male-dominated field.

Read this article to find out the 8 qualities that female entrepreneurs need to have. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/428136

16/08/2022

Hazard Girls is going on vacation! 🏖

Don't worry! We'll be back after Labor Day, on September 6th, with brand new episodes featuring new guests!

We look forward to bringing you more encouraging stories and advice from successful women in male-dominated industries.

Thank you for being a loyal listener. See you soon!

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11/08/2022

Meet the four women who are making an impact in the Charleston, South Carolina Beer scene and letting us know that no male-dominated industry is safe from a woman takeover!

https://charlestoncitypaper.com/four-local-women-sizzle-in-male-dominated-brewing/

09/08/2022

As women in construction today, we deal with microaggressions in the workplace. But what was it like when sexism was a blatant part of women’s working lives? Here to tell us all about this is author of Tower of Lies, Trump’s ‘woman in construction,’ and incredible speaker, Barbara Res. Today on Hazard Girls we discuss Barbara’s illustrious career starting from her studies in construction all the way to today as an author.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jacketmediaco.com/episodes/barbara-res/

04/08/2022

Last month during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 soccer (football) Championship, Volkswagen, a sponsor of the tournament, began a campaign. Posters and billboards read “Women play football. ” the campaign was meant to spark discussion around equal opportunities for men and women in professional sports and male-dominated fields. ⚽️

Read more about the campaign here: https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/notwomensfootball-volkswagen-launches-provocative-campaign-to-increase-gender-equality-as-uefa-womens-euro-2022-kick-off-8052

02/08/2022

According to the US Department of Agriculture, Americans waste more than $161 billion each year on food, with most of it ending up in landfills. Our guest, interviewed by host Emily Soloby of Juno Jones Shoes, is a creative problem solver on a mission to end this kind of household food waste. Chef Alison Mountford is the founder of ends+stems, a meal planning service designed to reduce food waste and stop the effects of climate change. Alison shares with listeners a bit about her background, her love for food, and her first foray into owning her own business. We talk about gender stereotypes and imbalances in the food industry, and Alison explains how she was able to avoid some of the toxicity.

Listen to the full episode here: https://jacketmediaco.com/episodes/re-air-alison-mountford/