EP 250 - Dismantling the Boys Club: Women Making Their Mark in Trades With Hacia Atherton
Welcome to another episode of the You Can Call Me “Bossy" podcast. In today’s conversation I am joined by yet another powerhouse behind Empowered Women in Trades, Hacia Atherton, for a conversation packed with bravery, resilience, and real talk about breaking barriers for women in male-dominated industries.
From her roots in a fifth-generation plumbing family to launching a movement that's aiming to boost female representation in Australian trades from 3% to 30% by 2030, Hacia Atherton shares her unfiltered journey full of pivots, and lessons from the shop floor. If you’re a woman in the trades, a business leader, or anyone striving to shatter your own glass ceilings, this conversation is filled with tactical insights from building workplace cultures where everyone thrives, to championing innovation through diversity, and even using AI as a safe space for growth. And yes, you’ll hear about Hacia Atherton’s new book, “The Billion Dollar Blind Spot,” and practical advice for taking bold steps toward a career or life you love.
So get ready to feel inspired, seen, and fired up to take action. Let’s jump in!
Key Takeaways:
- Importance of reshaping organizational culture in trades to enable women’s success.
- Creating psychologically safe environments for women to explore trade careers.
- Encouraging authenticity for women who have advanced in male-dominated fields.
Key Timestamps
[1:35] – Embracing Trade School Stigma
[15:04] –Breaking Gender Barriers in Trades
[26:33] – Bringing Inclusive Workforce Model Abroad
[38:07] – Fostering Engagement and Workplace Culture
[45:01] – Embrace Growth via AI Learning
Episode Quote
- "You've got to come up with the techniques that it doesn't matter who physically is on the team, the type of techniques that can get the job done.” - Hacia Atherton
Episode Resources:
- Book: The Billion Dollar Blind Spot
- Instagram: @Haciaatherton
- Official Website: https://www.haciaatherton.com/
- Empowered Women In Trade Website: https://ewitrades.com/
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