Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:The challenges of being one of the few women on siteStanding up to workplace bullying and earning respectWhy spirituality and mindset were key to her successHow she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment successWhy more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing & carpentry👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---Listen: Life of a Female Tradie podcast---00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying01:44 – Life working in the security industry02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home03:09 – Learning a trade through family support03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts05:29 – Why women struggled in this role06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change13:23 – Building a successful decorating business15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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