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®
Tradeswomen Talk
Gavaskar Reid CTE Liaison, Connector, and Trades Ally.
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How can I described our next guest Gavaskar Reid
Educator: one skilled in teaching.
Overseer: make sure the system works.
Protagonist: My hero! I personally admire him a great deal.
His education was the key that unraveled the egress of freedom; which certified him to give back through teaching and development.
He creates partnerships and opportunities in preparing young individuals with a career interest of automotive, transportation, construction, engineering, and architecture industries.
His career in education brought nothing but continuous success; it lead him to his current position title Industry Engagement Manager for the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE).
Furthermore, he is the overseer for more than 40 high schools and nearly 70 programs citywide for the Career & Technical Education department in the NYCDOE.
He has created a blueprint in building partnerships with public and private sector businesses; which has constructed the bridge for a walkway for continuous support for education.
He makes a difference every day.
With excitement, let me introduce to you Gavaskar Reid.
Connect with Gavaskar and help students explore the power of the trades.
Website:
www.schools.nyc.gov
www.cte.nyc
Social Media:
linkedin.com/in/GavaskarReid
Company Name:
NYC Department of Education: Career & Technical Education
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