Femcanic Garage
Femcanic Garage
Last episode over 2 years agoThe podcast that features women in skilled trades, automotive and Motorsports industries-- Elevating, Empowering and Evolving by smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers for females.
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Episodes (114)
EP.65: Megan Meyer—Stepping Out of the Driver Seat & Into Life After Racing
Megan Meyer is in the driver seat. Megan is a NHRA Top Alcohol Drag Race driver. Megan holds the record for the fastest Pro-Sportsman female in 1/4 mile: 5.11 seconds at 285 MPH, and is the Winningest Pro-Sportsman female driver in the NHRA. At the end of the 2019 season, Megan became the first women in the history of the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class to win the World Championship. Not only is she a record-breaking driver, she is a graphic designer and entrepreneur. Megan's Contact Info: Instagram: @meganmeyer.racing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganmeyer.racing/ https://meganmeyer.racing/ I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 636-2240. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.64: Toni Avery--"I Can't See Myself Doing Anything Else!"
Toni Avery is in the driver seat. She is the owner of girlsdrivefasttoo.com, which covers new and vintage car reviews, racing schools, track days and other industry events. She has reviewed nearly 70 press cars to date, is a high performance and teen safety driving instructor and has spent her entire career on race tracks in everything from Miatas to open-wheel formula cars. Tune in, sit back and enjoy the ride! Toni's Contact Info: Instagram: @girlsdrivefasttoo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsDriveFastToo/ YourTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVX6dP18tAg0NBzmCnjYJCA? LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-avery-b8442a29/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GirlsDriveFast2 I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.63: Elana Scherr--"The Secret to Success: Stay in it, assess, adjust your approach!"
Elana Scherr is an automotive journalist with an expansive career! She was a staff editor at Hot Rod Magazine and the former editor in chief at Roadkill Magazine. Currently, she is a columnist at Car and Driver, she does new car reviews for Edmunds, and writes features and short stories for Sports Car Market, Road & Track, and other automotive online publications. Join us in this episode for an insightful talk about the importance of diversity in any field (not just automotive); the subtle ways women are treated differently in the workplace; and what it means to be a "car person". Oh--and let's not forget her impressive car collection! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP. 62-Theresa Contreras—"Girls Can Totally Do This Shit!"
Theresa Contreras is a machinist, graphic designer, and renowned custom painter. Her work has been repeatedly displayed on the cover of top industry magazines and in multiple SEMA shows throughout the years. She has worked alongside top names in the industry like Chip Foose and Jimmy Shine and completed builds for Jay Leno and Ford Motor Company. As if that wasn't enough, Theresa is also the co-founder of Real Deal Revolution—an organization that strives to motivate others in a way that breeds self-confidence and breaks stereotypes through healthy decision-making, hands-on training, creative development, and community involvement. Join us on this episode as this self-taught painter takes us through her journey and talks to us about her dreams, her deepest friendships, nature, and even COVID! Theresa's Contact Info: Instagram: @designmuse @lge_ctsmotorsports @bajaforged @realdealrevolution Facebook: facebook.com/lgectsmotorsports YourTube: lge-ctsmotorsports LinkedIn: linkedin.com/lgectsmotorsports Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.61: Cristy Lee—"Woman-to-Woman with Cristy Lee"
This week's guest needs no introduction—if you watch industry-related TV, you know who she is! Cristy Lee is arguably one of the most famous women in the industry. She's appeared in racing and motorsports events on ESPN, ABC, Speed, FOX Sports One, MotorTrend, and NBC Sports either as a pit reporter, analyst, host, or leading the broadcast! She has also co-hosted All Girls Garage on MotorTrend, the Barrett-Jackson auction, and the XGames on ESPN. Join us in this week's episode for this laid-back, personal interview with Cristy Lee! Cristy's Contact Info: Instagram: @cristylee09 Facebook: @CristyLeeOfficial Website: https://cristylee.tv/ Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.60: Dez Ferrell—We Must Experience the Bad to Appreciate the Good!
Dez Ferrell is in the driver seat today. She owns and manages her own shop, Nessy's Kustoms, focused on custom paint and restoration in Mesa, Arizona. She was recently a featured contestant on Motor Trend's Bitchen Bootcamp. She did not grow up in a shop, nor did she have an interest in cars for most of her life. It wasn't until she owned a Honda Accord that introduced her to the import scene that was going on about 14 years ago. For Dez it was never a question of why would she ever want to be in a male-dominated industry and fight to constantly prove her skills to the non-believers, it was why wouldn't she? In those moments when she wanted to give up and quit, she found a way to push forward. For each struggle it made her wiser and for each failure brought her another step towards success. Dez's Contact Info: Instagram: @nessys_kustoms Facebook: nessys kustoms Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
Ep.59: Barbie, The Welder-- "F*ck You Fuel"
You have seen her art but have you heard her story? Barbie is an author, teacher of welding via her YouTube channel, influencer with over 62,000 Instagram followers, but most impressive is how she has become a world-renowned metal sculptor. Creating sculptures for Miller Welders, Carolina Shoe Company, Harley Davidson and other major companies. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain and shares her struggles with mental health and drug use throughout her life that have made her into the extraordinary artist she is today. If you want to be inspired, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Barbie's Contact Info: Instagram: @barbiethewelder Facebook: Barbie The Welder Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWMMWUO-0cHgQakksJNwKQ LinkedIn: Barbie The Welder TikToc: Barbie The Welder Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.58: Lara--That Porsche Girl: "Let's Get Women Off the Hoods and Into the Driver's Seat"
Lara, That Porsche Girl, is a fit model in California. Formerly, she was a Hollywood precision driver where she doubled for famous actresses in various films, but her love for cars started when she was only 12 after watching an independent, successful woman purchase a Porsche on her own. This symbol of women empowerment was burned into Lara's memory and has guided her throughout life. After finding success in her modeling career, Lara recently decided she'd "flow with the river" and start pursuing her passion—Porsche cars! Join us on this episode as Lara talks about coming full circle in her life to create a strong following of women on Instragram based on her passion for Porsche. For Lara, this is just the beginning! Lara's Contact Info: thatporschegirl.com thatporschegear.com Insta: @thatporschegirl Twitter: @porschegirllara Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
Ep.57 Amanda Beyer-- The Standard in Automotive Upholstery
Amanda Beyer is the owner of Manda Marie Upholstery. She has over 14 years experience doing upholstery for Gulfstream Aerospace, a Ferrari restoration ship and concourse level restorations. Amanda leads us through her journey as a mentee to entrepreneurship as a custom automotive upholstery shop. Amanda's contact info: Instagram: @manda_marie_upholstery Facebook: @mandamarieupholstery Website: http://mandamarieuph.com/ Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.56: Renee Edwards-Ambrose—"Treat Your Car Like You Treat Your Vagina!"
This Caribbean Queen hails from Antigua & Barbuda! She is a multi-talented, dynamic woman who has done it all from piloting airplanes to drag racing to modeling. Her brand encompasses three different entities—InRealLyfe, LHF Motorsports, and Lady Mex. InRealLyfe involves her motivational speaking, modeling, and entrepreneurship entity; LHF Motorsports is her racing and media/culture entity; and Lady Mex involves automotive workshops teaching women basic auto maintenance skills. Join us this week for a fun episode where Renee shares her charismatic personality and tells us all about how she strives to help others be the best versions of themselves. Renee's Contact Info: InReaLyfe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inREALyfe268/ Blog: https://realyfe.blogspot.com/ Insta: @in_realyfe LHF Motorsports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyhorsepowerfarm268/ Insta: @ladyhorsepowerfarm268 LadyMex Workshop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadyMexWorkshop268/ Insta: @ladymex.workshop Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.55: Emily Reeves—"Don't Let 'NO' Stop You!"
Emily Reeves is a professional YouTuber. She and her husband, Aaron, host the channel, Flying Sparks Garage, where they vlog their personal experiences with wrenching and car restoration. Their vlogs include restorations on Emily's GTO ("Roxy"), their Datsun 280Z, and other wrenching adventures. Emily's passion for cars began when she and Aaron met in her mid-teens. Ever since, Emily has learned as much as she could about wrenching and cars while also working on her modeling and acting career. Join us on this episode as Emily shares how she leveraged her skills in modeling and marketing and through perseverance and hard work, turned her passion for cars into a top watched YouTube channel with almost 90,000 subscribers! Do you want to learn more about Emily and Flying Sparks Garage, here's a few links of features! Hot Rod Magazine https://www.hotrod.com/articles/datzen-art-project-cars-ls-powered-280z/ Q&A with Continental Tires https://www.continentaltire.com/news/qa-emily-reeves-host-flying-sparks-garage News article https://rare.us/local/houston/texas-woman-could-be-the-host-of-tvs-next-big-car-show/ Emily and Flying Sparks Contact Info: Flying Sparks Garage YT channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYfpT-hQRBeujVwHEMEsww @imemilyreeves & @flyingsparksgarage on IG Emily Williams Reeves & Flying Sparks Garage on FB Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
Ep.54: Amanda Brisebois—"If You Want to Be An Artist, Go to Business School"
Amanda Brisebois is a custom painter who specializes in airbrushing motorcycles and helmets. She is the owner and founder of Black Widow Custom Paint in Ontario, Canada. Amanda did not set out to be a motorcycle painter, but you couldn't tell by looking at her work. Amanda has won several trophies with her unique paint jobs and she's become a recognized brand in the industry. Join us in this episode to learn more about how Amanda became not just a motorcycle painter, but also a savvy business woman. You can follow Amanda's work on: Website: blackwidowcustompaint.com Instagram: @blackwidowcustompaint Facebook: @blackwidowcustompaint Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.53: Katie Chandler—"If You Can Visualize It, You Can Do It!"
Katie Chandler is a BMW auto technician in the UK. At 21, she's just finishing up an apprenticeship as a "panel beater" with BMW, but don't let her youth fool you! Katie already has 5 years of experience in the auto industry and she has the skills and wisdom to prove it! Her experience includes fully restoring her own daily driver, painting a Porsche race car with a Jägermeister livery, and creating her own business, Nug Stripes, where she is a sign painter and pinstriper. What is a "panel beater"? You'll just have to listen to this episode to find out…join us as Katie schools us on good tea and the proper way to drink it and shares how she forged her way through the industry. You can follow Katie's work on: Personal Instagram: @chandler_katie Business Instagram: @nugstripes Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.52:"Ellie's Garage"—A Girl Just Doing What She Loves!
Ellie is the host of the YouTube channel, "Ellie's Garage"—a video blog of Ellie's journey into restoring a 1965 Ford Falcon alongside her father. Last year, at 14, Ellie decided that her first driver should be "a new old car" so her parents put her up to the challenge. Join us in this episode as Ellie shares how she discovered her passion for cars, what made her decide on a Ford Falcon, what she thinks of gender stereotypes and why no one is going to stop her from doing something she loves! You can follow Ellie's journey on: YouTube – youtube.com/elliesgarage Instagram – @elliesgarage Facebook - @elliesgarage Patreon – patreon.com/elliesgarage Website – elliesgarage.com Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
Ep.51: Michelle Tansey-- Co-Owner of Dubclinic
Michelle Tansey is in the driver seat today. Michelle is the co-owner of Dub Clinic, an auto repair shop in Santa Clara California that specializes in Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. This police officer turned auto repair shop owner shares her story of defeating cancer, the journey of adopting a child and launching Dubs Anatomy, a car education class for women. Go on and have a listen… You can connect with Michelle at: www.dubclinic.com Facebook: @dubclinic Instagram: @dubclinic The women's group is Dubs Anatomy, go give them a follow. Facebook: @dubs.anatomy Instagram: @dubs.anatomy Twitter: @AnatomyDubs Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.50: Brandy Goff—"It's What I Want and It's What Makes Me Happy"
Brandy Goff is an automotive technician in Maryland. She has over 7 years of experience in the field, but her love for cars began when she was a young girl watching her father and grandfather work on their racing car projects in their garage. The world of automotive was not Brandy's first career choice, but as she explored further, her passion pulled her in! Brandy's dream was not immediately supported by her loved ones, but she persisted remembering that, "It's what I wanted and it's what makes me happy". Join us in this episode for one of our most open and REAL conversations yet as Brandy talks about how gender roles affected her career aspirations early in life, about how she constantly juggles sexual harassment issues in the workplace, and about how societal norms contributes to it all! Instagram: mama.tired Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.49: Louise Baker- The Original Womanic
Louise Baker is in the driver seat today. In 2016 she went from stocking supermarket shelves to launching Womanic--motor mechanics with a Feminine touch! She has been a featured guest in the UK on radio, TV and magazines...all while running her shop full time. She is the business and the trades woman as i do all work from business and banking, to picking the customers car up and fixing it. Enjoy the show. You can connect with Louise at: Website: www.Womanic.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womaniclou/ Instagram: Womanic_louise Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.48: Mother's Day Special—"A Sneak Peak into My Family"
This week's episode is a Mother's Day Special Edition! Join us to get up-close and personal with my own family. In this episode, I let my kids get in the driver's seat and ask ME questions about the Femcanic World. My partner and I also take on the parenting challenge of educating our children on how to break down stereotypes against women in male-dominated fields. This is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy the ride Femcanics! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.47: Linda Ann Meck: "Master of Restoration"
Meet Linda Ann Meck—owner of A Woman's Worth Paint & Body Shop in Tucson, Arizona and "jill of all trades". Linda restores classic cars for a living with focus on body work, paint, and interiors. Join me in this episode as Linda shares her audacious journey into the automotive industry. She talks about being the "go-fer" for her older sister who worked on cars when she was a little girl and how she not only became the owner of a classic restoration shop, but a master in life restoration. Her courage and wisdom are an inspiration to women across all walks of life and industries from single mothers to CEOs. Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.46: JoAnn Bortles—"A Lifetime of Turning 'Nos' into 'Yesses'!"
JoAnn Bortles is the owner of Crazy Horse Painting—a motorcycle, bicycle, and hot rod custom paint shop in Charlotte, NC. With over 40 years in the industry, her life experiences have led her to be a welder, a car builder, a business owner, a writer, and the first woman to do A LOT of things in the skilled trades and motorsports industries. To name a few, JoAnn was the first woman to own a custom paint shop in the late 70's, the first woman to have a woman-owned chopper motorcycle on the cover of Easyriders magazine, the first woman to work as a welder in a skilled-trades shop in Connecticut, and the leader of the powertrain team on the first all-female build at SEMA in 2012. Join us on this episode as this iconic Femcanic shares how her trailblazing life was a matter of survival. For JoAnn, hearing the word "no" did not stop her, it just made her go ahead "full throttle". You can reach JoAnn at: website: www.crazyhorsepainting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyHorseCustomPaint/ Amazon: JoAnn has written nine books on custom painting and they can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/JoAnn-Bortles/e/B001H6PWGI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1567715324&sr=8-1 Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.45: Laura Salas-- Collision Repair Technology Instructor
Laura Salas is in the driver seat today. She was a co-owner of a successful collision repair company for six years before becoming a professor of collision repair technology at Contra Costa College. Not only is she a professor at Contra Costa College, she is the Automotive Department Chair. Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.44: Nhu Nguyen--"Got a Classic Porsche resto project? Just Make-It-Nhu!"
Nhu Nguyen is a Certified Silver and Classic Porsche Technician based out of Ontario, Canada. Although she is an "all-around" auto tech, her love and passion lies in classic, air cooled Porsches, especially in rebuilding their engines. As if just working on high performance sports cars isn't badass enough, Nhu was one of North America's first Certified Porsche Classic Technicians in turn making her the world's first FEMALE Certified Porsche Classic Technician. Nhu has also worked as a mechanic with race teams, the Porsche Ice Driving Experience, and she's' had some experience with the sensational RWB Porsches. Join us on this episode as Nhu shares her witty sense of humor and how she decided "later in life" to change directions and pursue her passion! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.43: Stacey Chandler—"From the Runway to the Pit Stop"
Stacey Chandler is a Porsche mechanic in the UK. She specializes in Porsche classic but also works on other models from brand new hybrids to a 356. She is such a badass at what she does that she was personally picked to join the Porsche UK classic race team as a pit stop mechanic. Stacey travelled through Europe with the race team working on their 1969 2.0L 911. While in school, Stacey explored a career in wedding planning and fashion design, but through a family car restoration project, she quickly discovered that her true passion was in tinkering with cars. Join us on this episode Femcanics as Stacey walks us through her journey! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.42: Kathreen Larsen: Airplane Mechanic to Classic Car Upholstery
Kathreen had this to say, "After returning to my roots I decided to step out of my father and brothers shadows and try my hand with interior work. I have had experience with sewing clothes and such, my mother and I made my prom dress. I also made a few dresses and blankets on my own. So I thought upholstery is just thicker material and bigger machines, I was pretty right on that. I acquired a 1953 Pfaff industrial sewing machine and scrap boat materials, I then dove head first into the sewing." Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.
EP.41: PATRICE BANKS—"Unapologetically Unapologetic to Inspire and Empower Women Across the World"
Patrice Banks is the CEO of Girls Auto Clinic (GAC). GAC offers automotive buying and repair resources, products, and services to women based on trust, education, inclusion, and empowerment. Patrice got into the automotive field not by being an expert in automotive mechanics or repair, but by being an expert in the EXPERIENCE of a woman in the automotive industry. Motivated by this experience, Patrice set off to change this for women in the U.S. and all around the world. By being unapologetic about her passion and values and speaking her truth to any and all in the automotive industry, Patrice has earned a spotlight on various media platforms from NPR to TIME magazine to TED talks. Join us on this episode as we dive deep and Patrice shares her passionate views about how women can work together to transform the automotive industry into one that works for all! You can out more about Patrice and her company by visiting: http://girlsautoclinic.com/ https://www.patricebanks.com/ By searching for Girls Auto Clinic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest and Tik Tok by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.