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.
Episodes
87 episodes
Brandy Kawulka: Owner of Tartan Contracting, Host of All Things Renovation Podcast and Journeyman Joiner
Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week we're joined by Brandy Kalwuka, a powerhouse in the trades and a fierce advocate for women in the industry. Brandy shares her journey from studying joinery at BCIT to running her own successful renovation...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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52:03
Lacey Rose & Jess Kaknevicius Co-founders of Women in Wood
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Lacey Rose and Jess Kaknevicius the founders of Women in Wood, a community that champions representation, support, and advocacy for women in the forestry sector. Jess is the CEO of Forest ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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54:33
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
Emma Priestner: Welder, Technical Education Specialist at CWB Welding Foundation and founder of Hashiriya Ladies
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re joined by Emma Priestner, a Technical Education Specialist with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation and a driving force behind transformative initiatives like the Women of Steel program. Emma shares ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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40:12
Carly Steiman: Electrician, Owner of Lady Electric, and Founder of Workbee
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with Carly Steiman, an entrepreneur and a licensed electrician with nearly 20 years of experience, eight which operating her residential electrical business Lady Electric. Carly specializes in...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:05
Marg Latham: Engineering Consultant & Chair for the Canadian Centre for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades and Technology (WinSETT)
Take a break, we’re on Smoko. This week, we sit down with Marg Latham, an influential leader in engineering, project management, and mentorship. With an impressive career spanning decades Marg has not only excelled in technical expertise but ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:24
Lindsay Lashley: Senior Project Manager, Rail Engineer, and Board Member of Black Engineers of Canada
Take a break, we’re on Smoko. We’re thrilled to be joined by Lindsay Lashley, ancivil engineer and concrete materials specialist involved in Canada’s rail and transportation sectors. Lindsay has made remarkable contributions to high-frequency r...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:36
Caeley Looney: Forbes 30 under 30, Aerospace Engineer and Founder at Reinvented Inc
Take a break, we’re on Smoko. We sit down with Caeley Looney an aerospace and space systems engineer and passionate advocate for diversity in STEM fields. With an enthusiasm for both engineering and outreach, Caeley has dedicated her career not...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:38
Anna Lary: Master Electrician, BCIT Instructor, & BCCWITT Regional Rep
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Honored to be joined by Anna Lary, a trailblazing Red Seal and BC Master Electrician. With over a decade of experience teaching in the electrical apprenticeship program at BCIT and numerous accolades to her name, A...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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55:40
Sofía D. Boscio-López, Gilmarie O’Neill Medina, Charmelis A. Reyes Cruz, Laura M. Rosario Gonzalez, and Gabriela Yáñez González from Girls in Civil. A Non Profit Organization fostering diversity in Civil Engineering
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We sit down with the remarkable founders of Girls in Civil: Sofía D. Boscio-López, Gilmarie O’Neill Medina, Charmelis A. Reyes Cruz, Laura M. Rosario Gonzalez, and Gabriela Yáñez González. Girls in Civil is a nonpr...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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57:42
Ashtyn Crabb: Ironworker & Local 721 Mental Health Committee member
Trigger Warning: This episode deals with very serious topics, specifically about suicide and mental health. We speak about suicide prevention and the mental health crisis within our communities. We speak to the work of the Ontario Distri...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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53:17
Mandy Bujold: Olympian, Gender Equity Advocate, & Community Builder at GVCA
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Honored to sit down with Olympian Mandy Bujold, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable journey from the boxing ring to the construction industry. Mandy, an 11-time national champion and 2x gold medalist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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53:32
Tara Hogan: Estimator & Founder of Art Haus Projects
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! I sit down with Tara Hogan, the founder of ArtHaus Projects, known for their innovative approach to estimating and construction management. Tara, with over 10 years of experience in construction, estimating, and pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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54:57
Rosemary Cescolini: Podcast Host & Founder of Only Women Entrepreneur
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Join us as we sit down with Rosemary Cescolini, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Only Women Entrepreneurs (O.W.E). Rosemary shares her unique transition from working as a teacher t...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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43:14
Chloe Arsenault: Woman in Mining Advocate & Miss Greater Sudbury
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Join us as we sit down with Chloe Arsenault, Miss Greater Sudbury and founder of Tiaras and Trades. Chloe shares her journey of becoming a civil engineering technician and a passionate advocate for women in skilled...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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46:35
Mia-May Grabovac: Marine Biologist & Arctic Researcher
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week I sat down with Mia-May Grabovac, a passionate marine biology student at the University of Manitoba. Mia shares her fascinating journey into marine biology, from her childhood dream of working with sharks...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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53:05
Paris Mitchell: Welder & Aluminium Ship Builder
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Honored to sit down with Paris Mitchell, a talented fourth-year apprentice specializing in alloy boat building in New Zealand. Paris shares her unique journey from learning welding with her dad at fourteen to becom...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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48:18
Andrea Durdle: Pipe Trades Instructor at Camosun College
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week I sat down with Andrea Durdle, an instructor at Plumbing and Pipe Trades at the School of Trades and Technology at Camosun College. Andrea shares her incredible journey from being a culinary professional ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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45:03
Mila Szautner: Mine Engineering Student, & Women in Mining Advocate
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! In this episode,we sit down with Mila Szautner a third-year geological engineering student at the University of Saskatchewan. Mila shares her unique journey into engineering, discussing her initial uncertaint...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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1:02:09
Julie Laughton: Design Builder & General Contractor
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! In this episode, we welcome the trailblazing Julie Laughton, CEO of Julie Laughton Design Build and JLGC. Julie has over 30 years of experience and is proud to provide her clients a true one-stop shop. She guides t...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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42:31
Makenna Kuzyk & Jana Gebara of Mission Spacewalker: A University of Alberta Space Exploration & Research Team
*Note: throughout this episode I accidentally mispeak and pronounce Jana Gebara’s name incorrectly. The correct pronunciation of her name is Jah-nah rather than Yah-nah.Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by two e...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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