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.
The Smoko Podcast
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 and contracting business: Tartan Contracting. We dive into the realities of working in the trades, the challenges women face, and the importance of transparency and education when dealing with clients.
Brandy also opens up about her podcast, All Things Renovation, where she breaks down renovation basics, interviews industry experts, and now, in her latest season, spotlights women in trades to showcase the diverse career paths within the industry. From kitchens and bathrooms to big-picture industry shifts, Brandy is on a mission to educate, empower, and inspire.
If you’ve ever thought about getting into trades, managing renovations, or simply love a good story about breaking barriers, this episode is for you.
Brandy Kawulka:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-kawulka
Tartan Contracting:
All Things Renovation:
The Smoko Podcast is sponsored by Peggy Workwear: 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.
