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
90 episodes
Bardie Somerville: Carpenter, Tradie, & Mental Health Advocate
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Honoured to sit down with Bardie Somerville, the legend herself and renowned carpenter behind Bard's Builds. Bardie shares her journey into carpentry, starting from her initial pursuit of art in university to event...
Dr. Kay Ramsey: Psychologist, DEI Specialist, & CEO of Tradeswomen Inc.
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! Honoured to sit down with Dr. Kay Ramsey, CEO of Tradeswomen Inc. With over two decades of experience in DEI and public policy, Dr. Kay brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. The episode del...
Dr. Nicole Tatman: Wildlife Biologist & Big Game Program Manager
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We're joined by Dr. Nicole Tatman, a wildlife biologist and conservationist. Dr. Tatman is the Big Game Program Manager at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, and she shares with us her expertise in big gam...
Elizabeth Williams: Building Surveyor, Estimator, Supply Chain Assistant, & Women in Construction Advocate
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Elizabeth Williams, a trailblazer in project management within the construction industry. Williams, a graduate in building surveying with aspirations of becoming a project manager, shares...
Karolina Dubiel: Computer Scientist & Founder of Girls in Aerospace
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Karolina Dubiel, the founder of Girls in Aerospace (GIA). Karolina's journey into the aerospace industry, fuelled by a childhood fascination with planes and fortified by an orientation fl...
Chrissie Caprani: Electrician & IBEW Local 529 Organizer
Take a break, we’re on Smoko. This week we are joined by Chrissie Caprani, a seasoned electrician and advocate for women in the trades. Chrissie shares her remarkable journey from an interest in art to becoming an electrician with 21 years of e...
Dr. Melissa Berke: Biogeochemist, Researcher & Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame
Take a break, we're on Smoko. This week we delve into the fascinating world of tropical water cycle dynamics and its implications for climate change. Our guest, Dr. Melissa Berke, shares her groundbreaking research on reconstructing past water ...
Dr. Emily Estes: Geomicrobiologist & IODP (International Ocean Discovery Program) Staff Scientist
Take a Break, We're on Smoko! This week we dive into the fascinating world of oceanography and geo-microbiology with guest Dr. Emily Estes a chemical oceanographer, microbiologist, and Staff Scientist at IODP (The International Ocean Discovery ...
Brandi Ferenc: Refrigeration mechanic, HVAC Instructor, & Founder of Fair Trades Toolbox
Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week were joined by Brandi Ferenc a refrigeration mechanic, HVAC instructor, and mentor to Women in the Skilled Trades. Brandi shares her unexpected journey into the skilled trades, her experience working on c...
Stephanie Noon: Ironworker, Local 721 Rep, & Mental Health and Women in the Trades Advocate
Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week we're joined by Steph Noon, an ironworker with experience in bridge structural, ornamental, and reinforcing steel work. Steph shares her experience and insights into the world of ironworking.
Zoë Vestrum: Geophysicist, Geothermal Specialist, & DEI Advocate
Take a break, we're on Smoko. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zoë Vestrum, a geophysicist specializing in Magnetotellurics (MT) and Geothermal energy. Zoe shares her journey into geosciences, from her initial inspiration from her fat...
Emily Pencer: Civil Engineer, Project Manager & STEAM Advocate
Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week we're joined by Emily Pencer, a civil engineer and project manager. Emily shares her journey to becoming an engineer and what drew her to civil engineering. She explains the technical side of civil engine...
Erin Winick Anthony: Founder of STEAM Power Media, STEM Creator, & Science Communicator
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! In this episode, host Alexis Armstrong interviews Erin Winnick Anthony, a science communicator and founder of Steam Power Media. Erin shares her background in mechanical engineering and how her passion for making l...
Rachael Gray: Marine Technician, Teacher, and Geochemist
Tune in as I sit down with good friend and colleague Rachael Gray. We speak to Rachael's journey through the diverse fields of geosciences, oceanography, teaching, and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachael's story is one of une...
Dr. Lisa Weatherby: Dean of Academic Services at SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Tune in as I sit down with Lisa Weatherby, the Dean of Academic Services at SAIT: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. As an educator and researcher, Lisa Weatherby work focuses on inclusivity within male-dominated appren...
Dr. Samantha Bova: Oceanographer, Climate Scientist, and Assistant Professor at San Diego State University
Tune in as I sit down with Dr. Samantha Bova, an Assistant Professor at the College of Earth and Environmental Science at San Diego State University. Dr. Bova brings her expertise in marine geology and paleoceanography to the forefront, with a ...
Lia Lamela: Electrician, Trades Advocate & Host of the Sparky Life Podcast
Tune in as I sit down with Lia Lamela, an electrician, skilled trades advocate and the host of the Sparky Life Podcast. Lia's journey into the skilled trades is nothing short of inspirational. Having previously worked in the field of medical ae...
Dr. Natashya Falcone: Biomedical Engineer & Terasaki Fellow at Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Tune in and join us as I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Natashya Falcone, a specialist in biomaterials and drug delivery, with a specific focus on groundbreaking cancer immunotherapies.From her early days of childhood experiments, to he...
Larkin Bohn: Able Bodied Seaman, Videographer, and Science Educator
Tune in as I sit down with a seasoned sailor, Larkin Bohn, who shares her remarkable journey and experiences within the maritime industry. We delves deep into Larkin's story, unveiling the twists and turns that led her from landlocked Kentucky ...
Ayesha Iftiqhar Wilson: Electrical Engineer in Climate Technology & Open Source Hardware Maker
Tune in as I sit down with Ayesha Wilson, an electrical engineer with an impressive background in circuit design, along with a minor in embedded systems. Ayesha shares her inspiring journey into electrical engineering, which began with he...
Peta Cox: Surveyor, Training Manager for Consulting Surveyors National, and Host of Defining Boundaries Podcast
Tune in and join us as I sit down with Peta Cox, a prominent expert in the field of geospatial and surveying. Currently serving as the National Training and Development Manager at Consulting Surveyors National, Peta brings a wealth of knowledge...
Elizabeth Jimenez: Geoscientist & Data Manager at NOAA- National Centers for Environmental Information
Tune in as I sit down with my friend and colleague Elizabeth Jimenez, affectionately known as Ellie. Ellie serves as a data manager at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), a partnership of NOAA and CU Boulde...
Stephanie Hogewoning: Academic Chair for SAIT's School of Transportation, and Avionics Specialist
Tune in as I sit down with Stephanie Hogewoning, the Academic Chair of the School of Transportation at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. In this episode, we explore Stephanie's journey into aviation. Raised in a family of pilots, he...
Louise Azzopardi: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Life coach, and Host of the Anxious Tradeswoman
Tune in as I speak with Louise Azzopardi, the host of the Anxious Tradeswoman podcast. Louise is an international award-winning heavy vehicle mechanic, life coach and keynote speaker. She's a strong advocate for women in trades, and supports tr...
Diana Iracheta: Founder of Latina Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer
Tune in, as I speak with Diana Iracheta, the founder of Latina Engineer, a non-profit organization who's mission is to empower Latinas in engineering by providing educational and professional development resources.Diana is a mechanical ...
