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In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.
✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:
👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you.
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00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once
01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying
01:44 – Life working in the security industry
02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home
03:09 – Learning a trade through family support
03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts
05:29 – Why women struggled in this role
06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job
07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll
08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing
10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts
11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change
13:23 – Building a successful decorating business
15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades
17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men
19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife
22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer
23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters
26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues
29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes
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