Gearheads n' Gasoline

The Gearheads n’ Gasoline Podcast will be bringing you engaging, lighthearted yet informative conversations with market-leading Shop Owners, Shop Employees, and Automotive Enthusiasts from the Aftermarket, Restoration, Performance, and Racing Industries.

Our hosts are Barry Alt with Motorhead Digital and Annette Bauer with Annette Bauer Creative.

We’ll be exploring the journey of our guests, uncovering their achievements, challenges, and even failures, that were the driving forces behind their success!

Whether you’re joining us as a shop owner, an aspiring shop owner, racer, professional, creative or hardcore enthusiast - this podcast will be your pit stop for insightful discussions with influential figures from the automotive industry.

Our goal is to entertain and educate listeners with real-life stories, lessons learned, and practical advice you can use.

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Gearheads n' Gasoline with Kira Daczko from Universal Technical Institute | Ep: 6

August 29, 2024 • Barry Alt & Annette Bauer / Kira Daczko • Season 1 • Episode 6

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Kira Daczko, a passionate motorcycle mechanic, shares her journey into the automotive industry. From her love for Harley-Davidsons to her advocacy for women in STEM, Kira provides valuable insights into the world of motorcycles and automotive education.

This episode covers a wide range of topics, including:

Kira's passion for motorcycles and her experience customizing a Harley Fat Bob
The importance of self-sufficiency in the automotive industry
Overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field
The role of SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) and UTI's Women in STEM program
Automotive education and career opportunities at UTI
The significance of youth engagement and industry support
Kira's upcoming motorcycle expedition in Spain

Key Takeaways:

Passion and determination are key to success in the automotive industry
Networking and mentorship are invaluable for career growth
Automotive education should equip students with a strong foundation in mechanics and technology
Supporting women in STEM is essential for industry diversity

Guest Bio:
Being a Tech School graduate herself has provided Kyra with a unique perspective that has been the driver behind her motivation to create more accessibility to career exploration of the trades for young adults today. That perspective, combined with her self driven management and business relations experience within the trades over the last 15 years, effectively contributes to promoting technical education as a verified foundation necessary for trades careers. With the goal of enhancing economic competitiveness and support of technical careers across our country, it is Kyra’s objective to afford our future generations the essential skill sets they need to be employable in trades that can not be outsourced.

UTI's Vision statement is "to change the world one life at a time." The reason she has chosen to work at UTI is her alignment in this same mission. Knowledge is power in this world and directly empowering our youth is a goal to contribute to changing the world for the better.

Hosts:
Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital