Summary:  Jennifer Todd – Jennifer Todd is President of LMS General Contractors, demolition, and abatement contractor, performing word across the Southeast. She is the Founder, A Greener of Tomorrow, a 501 c3 nonprofit committed to skilled trades opportunities for underserved people. Todd is a 2021 ENR Top 20 Under 40 Professional, 2020 ENR Top 25 Newsmaker, and 2020 CBO Outstanding Women in Construction finalist. Todd is an ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law graduate.In this episode we cover:Prioritizing yourself and saying NO!What to do if you want to move into a trade role.Self-advocacy at work to up-level your career.How COVID shifted her contracting business.A Greener Tomorrow - a non-profit focused on promoting trade opportunities for minorities.Resources from this episode:       Workshop E-Book - It's Him, Not YouWebsite:  http://agreenertomorrow.org/IG:  @constructionlawgalLI:  @Jennifer Todd LMSCaterpillar Boots:  click hereSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Summary:  Coralee Beatty (Owner of ThriveHQ) – After 25 years in the construction industry, and successfully selling her HVAC/Plumbing business, Coralee now shares her knowledge, experience, and expertise with women in construction and trades to build their business for greater profitability, flexibility, and freedom.  In this episode we cover:4 Tips on becoming a strong leaderLearning to be compassionateHVAC business ownership in CanadaPushing ourselves to make independent decisionsChallenges to look for if you plan on starting a construction biz in the near futureResources from this episode:       Website:  ThriveHQ.caIG:  https://www.instagram.com/coraleebeatty/LI:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/coralee-beatty-627a001b1/FB:  https://www.facebook.com/thrivehq.caSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Summary:  Courtney Kelly – She is a construction project management professional specializing in civil and commercial construction. She is also the author of the children's book, Celeste Saves the City, which encourages girls of color to pursue careers in civil engineering and construction. In this episode we cover:The value of asking for helpHow your hobbies or side hustles can help you hone your construction management skillsHow Hurrican Katrina influenced her careerWhat it is like to publish and promote a children's book while working full-time AND pursuing a Master's Degree.Resources from this episode:       Lucchese Boots - lucchese.comWebsite – courtneykellybooks.comLinkedIn and Instagram - @CourtneyKellyBooksSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Summary:  Diana Pauro – She is the Founder of Rebel Builders, a Design-Build Company based out of the Greater Boston area.  In this episode, we chat about her epic experiences.  She shares: ·       How she landed a gig teaching an Architect AutoCAD as a 15-year-old·       Why she sold a firm to backpack across South America ·       How she ended up in the US. ·       How she encourages autonomy among her team and welcomes diversity in her business.Resources from This Episode:·       The Composite Toe Shoes Diana mentioned:  Timberland PRO Women's Reaxion Composite Safety Toe Static Dissipative Industrial Athletic Boot ·       Website – rebeldesignbuild.com·       Instagram – @rebelbuildersSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Summary:  Come meet Manoela Evelkin, owner's rep in New York City!  She shares with us are career story and the behind the scenes of what she does.  Manoela also shares three tips for negotiating job offers and a bonus one for change orders.References:Instagram - @casera.nycSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Summary:  Come meet Han-Mei Chiang, a licensed architect and construction project manager in Portland, OR for Hoffman Construction.  She is also the secretary at NOMA PDX.  In this episode, we discuss the value of having an architect’s perspective in a construction environment.  Han-Mei also shares her experience with NOMA PDX and Project Pipeline, an advocacy program introducing middle school children to architecture. References:NOMA Project Pipeline nomapdx.orghoffmancorp.comForesake Hiking Boots Instagram - @swankychiangLinkedIn – Han-Mei ChiangSpecial Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Host Kathryn shares her construction story and what’s next for Space to Build.If you would like to connect with us, you can find us at:Website:  spacetobuild.coSocial Media:  @spacetobuildEmail:  [email protected] leave a review or rate on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Audible!Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Welcome to the LAST episode of Season 2 of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This episode our guest is Kayla Bonish.Kayla is a project engineer at Davis Construction. She works within the commercial interiors department.  She is another Hokie who graduated in 2019 with a Bachelors in Construction Engineering and Management.She shares about her first year out of college, the day to day look as a project engineer, a taste of what tenant fitout work looks like, lessons learned, compassion in industry, and a glimpse into the life at Davis Construction, one of regulars on the Engineering News Records top contractors lists.I had so much fun catching up with Kayla and picking her brain as she reflects on Year 1 of life post college.----------Thank you so much for following along this season!  I had a blast chatting with these talented ladies.  I plan on releasing Season 3 this Summer (2021), but first, I will be taking a short hiatus to focus on other goals within Space to Build and in my personal life.  I look forward to the new growth to come.  Stay tuned via our email list (spacetobuild.co) and come hang out on Instagram (@spacetobuild)!  Seriously, leave me a DM.  I love hearing from listeners!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 2 of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This episode our guest is Tenika Chavis.Tenika is the owner of Lady Carpenter LLC.  Her services include general contracting, renovations, and real estate investing.  In this episode she shares her experiences in the union as a carpenter, how she plans on pivoting her construction career, and advice and a deeper dive into finding your voice and speaking up.I am grateful for my chat with Tenika!  She is full of wisdom!----------You can find Tenika at www.theladycarpenter.com!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!

Welcome to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.Season 2 has been about building confidence and community. Ordinarily we look at building community in the sense of building your own network to help elevate your career. This week we are taking on a new angle. This episode our guest is Natalie Goodin.Natalie is a midwest-based Architectural Designer with a background in nonprofit work and community design. She is an Associate AIA member, LEED Green Associate, and a past National AIAS Advocate. Her research and design work surrounding human-centered design has won her academic awards and earned her a spot in Beyond the Built Environment's Great Diverse Designers Library.She shares her traditional and nontraditional roles in construction, how to change a clients design vision, and what identity means to our society.  Let's take a look at advocacy while we build our communities!I had a great time with Natalie! Can’t wait to hear what you think! (Feel free to reach out to me via email or Instagram!)----------You can find Natalie and Good Build Collective @goodbuildco @gnatalie_13!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.spacetobuild.co | IG @spacetobuild Subscribe on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible!