The Smoko Podcast
The Smoko Podcast is a show that highlights the stories of women working in non-traditional roles. The scoundrels working in STEM, Trades, and Ag; and the organizations supporting them.
The Smoko Podcast is sponsored by Peggy Workwear: technical workwear designed by women, for women. From the shop floor to the boardroom, Peggy Workwear creates workwear which fits and functions for your everyday. Whatever that may be! After all, we've been in your boots.
Podcasting since 2023 • 85 episodes
The Smoko Podcast
Latest Episodes
Sophia Malbarosa (Pia Builds): Carpenter, Professor at Humber College, Set Designer & Multi-disciplinary Artist
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with Sophia Malbarosa known online as Pia Builds. Pia is a multidisciplinary artist turned carpenter, professor, and advocate for representation in the trades. Pia’s story begins with her firs...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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54:59
Polly Britten: 2023 Churchill Fellow & Women in Trades Advocate
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with 2023 Churchill Fellow Polly Britten, a woman in trades advocate. Polly speaks to her involvement in the NextGen Tradies - Try a Trade Program, as well as her transformative research on ge...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:33
Aria Joughin: Founder of Make With Hardware & Learning Center
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re honoured to sit down with Aria Joughin, the founder of Make With, a queer-owned learning center dedicated to equipping individuals—especially women, queer, trans, and BIPOC folks—with essential hands-o...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:13
Rosa Fragomeni & Mathilde Tremblay from the Student Association for Geography and Environment
Take a break we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Rosa and Mathilde, co-presidents of the Student Association for Geography, Geomatics, and the Environment (SAGE). Together, they share their passion for environmental science, thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:15
Lindsay Reynolds: Civil Engineer, Women in construction advocate and Host of She Wears Work Boots Podcast
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re joined by the multi-talented Lindsay Reynolds, the founding president of Hancock & MacArthur, and the host of the She Wears Work Boots podcast. From her early days studying civil engine...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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46:26
