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15K to 50K🎙 Weekly cadence·21 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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30K to 100K🇨🇦100% - Active Followers
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Episode 20 - Nancy Weinman
May 14, 2026
46m 01s
Episode 19 - Laura Korte
Feb 12, 2026
47m 44s
Episode 18 - Nour Hachem
Jan 8, 2026
48m 49s
Episode 17 - Dianne Finnigan
Oct 16, 2025
36m 20s
Episode 16 - Pat Duggan
Oct 1, 2025
40m 00s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/14/26 |  Episode 20 - Nancy Weinman | Send us Fan Mail From Shyness to Leadership: Nancy Weinman's Journey in Architecture Join Nancy Weinman as she shares her inspiring journey from a shy child to a leading architect and construction manager. Discover her experiences in a male-dominated industry and her dedication to mentoring future women leaders. Key topics: Early influences and dreams in art and architectureOvercoming challenges as a woman in architectureCareer evolution from federal work to founding her own firmBuilding clie... | 46m 01s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  Episode 19 - Laura Korte | Send us Fan Mail An Unplanned Path to Construction Leadership In this episode, Laura Korte, Vice President of Construction at VR Mechanical, shares her unique career journey. Starting with aspirations of becoming a doctor, Laura's path changed drastically after taking a temporary job in construction. Discover how her background in health sciences unexpectedly led to a passion for construction and project management. Laura discusses her early career challenges, the importance of as... | 47m 44s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 |  Episode 18 - Nour Hachem | Send us Fan Mail Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Fields with Nour Hachem In this episode, Diane interviews Nour Hachem, President and Founder of the national not-for-profit 'Build A Dream'. Nour talks about her background and childhood and moving from Lebanon to Canada. She shares her journey from aspiring to be a human rights lawyer to discovering her passion for the not-for-profit sector, leading her to establish Build A Dream. Nour discusses the challenges and success... | 48m 49s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 |  Episode 17 - Dianne Finnigan | Send us Fan Mail Empowering Women in Skilled Trades: Diane Finnegan's Journey In this episode, Diane Finnegan, CEO of The Dirty Seahorse, shares her inspiring journey from being a retail sales manager to founding a company that makes women's workwear for skilled trades. Diane describes how her daughter's challenges in finding suitable workwear sparked the idea, leading her to create a business focused on durable, functional, and comfortable workwear for women. Diane discusses overcoming obst... | 36m 20s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  Episode 16 - Pat Duggan | Send us Fan Mail Breaking Barriers: Pat's Journey in Construction and Leadership In this episode, Pat, shares her inspiring journey from Southeast London to becoming the VP of Major Projects for Bird in Vancouver. Starting with a childhood dream of becoming a policewoman, she pivoted to the construction industry, building a successful 35-year career spanning multiple countries. Pat discusses her early challenges, including her entry into the workforce, and navigating a male-dominated industry... | 40m 00s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 |  Episode 15 - Renae Sams | Send us Fan Mail Renae Sams: Building a Path for Women in Construction In this episode, Diane interviews Renae Sams, founder and executive director of Build-Her.org, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in construction. Renee shares her journey from dreaming of working for NASA to becoming a leader in the construction industry. She details the challenges she faced, including overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating a career without an initial exposure to construction from site adminis... | 49m 06s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  Episode 14 - Jessica Luczycki | Send us Fan Mail Jessica Luczycki: Redefining Construction Administration Through Part3 In this episode, we meet Luczycki, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer at Part3. Jessica shares her journey from aspiring teacher to tech entrepreneur in the architectural and construction industry. She discusses her educational background, initial career at EllisDon, and transition into architectural contract administration. Jessica reveals how frustrations in her job led to founding Part3, a software s... | 49m 47s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 |  Episode 13 - Chelsea Fenton | Send us Fan Mail Chelsea Fenton: Pioneering Women in Construction In this episode, Chelsea Fenton (@thatunionlaborer), a 32-year-old union laborer from Western Massachusetts, shares her inspiring journey from aspiring to be a firefighter to excelling in the construction industry. Chelsea discusses the challenges she overcame, including being denied entry into the apprenticeship program twice before finally being accepted. She explains how her father’s support and the invaluable mentorship fro... | 48m 38s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 |  Episode 12 - Mercedes Byers | Send us Fan Mail The Journey of Mercedes Byers: From environmental science to co-founding a thriving sustainability consulting business. In this episode, Mercedes Byers shares her inspiring journey from her early dreams of becoming an actor to establishing herself in the sustainability consulting field. She talks about her childhood, academic pursuits, and how a serendipitous environmental science class at the University of Toronto pivoted her career from medicine to environmental science. Me... | 52m 01s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 |  Episode 11 - Dee Durant | Send us Fan Mail Dee Durant: From Electrical Apprentice to Trade Advocate - A Journey Through Challenges and Triumphs In this episode, Dee Durant, a 24-year-old electrical apprentice from southern Ontario, shares her inspiring journey from childhood aspirations of becoming a meteorologist to finding her calling in the electrical trade. Despite facing challenges like severe anxiety and ADHD, Dee sheds light on how she navigated her academic struggles, supported by her loving family and mentors... | 51m 26s | ||||||
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| 5/7/25 |  Episode 10 - Amy Marks | Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Nickname: Amy Marks' Journey of hard work, perseverance and kindness. In this episode, Diane welcomes Amy Marks, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Compass Data Centers, often known as the 'Queen of Prefab.' Amy shares her journey from a turbulent upbringing in a construction family business to becoming a leading figure in the construction and prefabrication industries. She details her academic background, early career challenges, and eventual rise to prominenc... | 43m 45s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 |  Episode 9 - Ashleigh Kaliszuk | Send us Fan Mail Ashley Kalizuk: From Crane Operator to Advocate for Women in Construction In this episode, Ashley Kalizuk shares her journey from a crane operator to a photographer and an instructor in the construction industry. Reflecting on her career's challenges and triumphs, Ashley discusses her early days working in construction, the unexpected path to her Red Seal endorsement, and her transition into full-time photography and instructing at NAIT. She underscores the importance of repr... | 38m 11s | ||||||
| 3/26/25 |  Episode 8 - Annik Forristal | Send us Fan Mail Annik Forristal's Journey from Engineering to Legal Expertise in Construction In this episode, Diane welcomes Annik Forristal, a Toronto-based lawyer specializing in municipal and construction law. Annik shares her inspiring journey, from her early fascination with engineering during a 'Take Your Kid to Work Day' experience, to her career in the law industry. She discusses her experiences working with various industries during her co-op and her eventual gravitation towards th... | 49m 15s | ||||||
| 3/12/25 |  Episode 7 - Lindsay Chester | Send us Fan Mail Empowering the Next Generation: Lindsay Chester's Advocacy for Young Women in Skilled Trades In this episode, Lindsay Chester, the Young Women's Initiatives Program Manager at Skills Ontario, shares her journey and mission to promote skilled trades as viable career options for young women. Starting as a dream to become a teacher, Lindsay shifted her career path and found her way to Skills Ontario.. Lindsay discusses various programs and events like the Young Women's Conferenc... | 43m 15s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 |  Bonus - Women In Construction Week | Send us Fan Mail In this special episode for Women in Construction Week (March 2-8 2025), we highlight some of the inspiring stories shared by women on this podcast. Hosted by Diane, this episode brings together past guests including Leslie, Gelare, Mi, Morgan, Sabrina, and Lisa to share their unique journeys, experiences, and challenges in the construction field. They share their journeys into the construction industry, from childhood dreams that didn’t involve construction to overcoming cha... | 17m 05s | ||||||
| 2/19/25 |  Episode 6 - Lisa Laronde | Send us Fan Mail Trailblazing Women in Construction: A Candid Conversation with Lisa Laronde In this insightful discussion, Diane interviews Lisa Laronde, Chief Transformation Officer for Ramudden Global, who shares her journey from finance to leading a major construction company. Lisa recounts her transition into the construction industry, the obstacles she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and how she overcame workplace challenges. She opens up about building a supportive communit... | 46m 57s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 |  Episode 5 - Sabrina Walti | Send us Fan Mail Pioneering in Construction: From Rugby Fields to Infrastructure Projects with Sabrina In this episode, Diane interviews Sabrina, a civil engineer from Zurich, Switzerland. Sabrina, who works in consulting and project management for infrastructure projects, shares her journey from growing up in an architect family to becoming a significant figure in the construction industry. She discusses her educational path, influenced by her love for sports, and the challenges and opportun... | 40m 33s | ||||||
| 1/22/25 |  Episode 4 - Morgan Bosch | Send us Fan Mail Breaking Barriers: Morgan Bosch's Journey as a Crane Operator In this episode, Morgan Bosch, a 28-year-old mobile crane operator from Edmonton, Canada, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey. Starting in the industry at 18, Morgan transitioned from aspiring to be a teacher to thriving in a blue-collar role. She recalls the pivotal role her father played in introducing her to the field and discusses the initial challenges she faced, including overcoming stereot... | 45m 08s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 |  Episode 3 - Gelare Danaie | Send us Fan Mail From Childhood Dreams to Architectural Mastery: An Interview with Gelare Danaie In this episode, Diane interviews Gelare Danaie, a Toronto-based architect originally from Iran. Gelare shares her fascinating journey from childhood dreams of changing environments to becoming a successful architect. She discusses her early inspiration, her diverse professional experiences across multiple countries, and her passion for designing human-centered spaces. Gelare also reflects on the ... | 39m 32s | ||||||
| 12/4/24 |  Episode 2 - Mi Kim | Send us Fan Mail Empowering Diversity: Mi Kim's Journey in the Construction Industry In this episode, Mi Kim shares her unique journey from being a third culture kid to a successful consultant in the construction industry. Born in Korea, raised in Honduras, and educated in Canada, Kim talks about the challenges and triumphs of navigating these diverse backgrounds. She discusses her career path from dreaming of becoming an astronaut to becoming an independent contractor, the mentors who influe... | 46m 16s | ||||||
| 11/20/24 |  Episode 1 - Leslie Merrithew | Send us Fan Mail From Arctic Beginnings to Global Projects: Leslie's Story In this podcast episode, Diane interviews her long-time friend and mentor, Leslie Merrithew, a successful civil engineer in the transportation construction industry. Leslie recounts her journey from dreaming of being a math teacher to navigating a unique career path. She discusses the importance of having champions in her career, and how she used opportunities to build valuable skills and networks. Leslie highlights s... | 46m 02s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 |  Episode 0 - Who am I ? | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the debut episode of Building Your Story podcast, hosted by Diane. Diane introduces herself, sharing her background as a project manager in the construction industry, her journey from Paris to the far north of Canada, and her work across various settings over the last nine years. She reflects on the challenges and opportunities she has faced as a woman in construction and unveils the mission of the podcast: to spotlight the inspiring stories of women in the industr... | 6m 21s | ||||||
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