Tradeswomen Talk
Tradeswomen Talk gets real about life in the skilled trades, construction careers, and male‑dominated industries, no filters, no fluff.
Hosted by plumber, trades advocate, and island firebrand Judaline Cassidy, this motivational podcast features bold conversations with women and men across the trades, from plumbing and electrical to carpentry, ironwork, and beyond, who are building careers, breaking barriers, and changing what “women in construction” and “women in the trades” look like.
From job site truths to personal breakthroughs, these are the career stories and blue‑collar realities you won’t hear in any HR meeting. If you’re in the field, in an apprenticeship, running a crew, or dreaming about a nontraditional career, you’re in the right place.
Expect grit, big laughs, hard lessons, women’s empowerment, and unapologetic honesty, with a little island sass in every episode.
We don’t wait our turn, we take our space.
It’s our time.
We Can Do It.
Jobs Don’t Have Genders®
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Ever wondered what it takes to build the world around us?
Welcome to Tradeswomen Talk, the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the construction industry and share the real stories of the people who build our cities, communities, and futures.
I’m Judaline Cassidy, union plumber, speaker, author, workforce advocate, and founder of Tools & Tiaras, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to explore careers in the skilled trades.
Each episode features honest, inspiring, and often surprising conversations with tradeswomen, tradesmen, industry leaders, apprentices, business owners, and changemakers. Together, we explore their journeys, challenges, successes, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised by grit, determination, and a belief that today’s no is tomorrow’s yes, I’ve spent decades breaking barriers in a male-populated industry while helping create pathways for the next generation.
Since founding Tools & Tiaras in 2017, I’ve helped introduce thousands of girls to the skilled trades through hands-on workshops, summer camps, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities, all built around one simple belief:
Jobs Don’t Have Genders®
Whether you’re already in the trades, considering a career change, looking for inspiration, or simply curious about the people who keep the world running, there’s a seat for you here.
So grab your hard hat, your coffee, or your favorite cup of tea, and join us as we talk tools, truth, leadership, resilience, and the power of building a life on your own terms.
Welcome to Tradeswomen Talk.
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If you believe in creating opportunities and opening doors for the next generation, support Tools & Tiaras, where we’re exposing, inspiring, and mentoring girls to step into male-populated industries with confidence.
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Because this isn’t just a podcast… it’s a movement.
