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Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 106: Kat Jones — "Your World is Your Oyster"Kat Jones is a businesswoman, a hot rod builder, and the owner of Kat Pak Kustoms - an automotive restoration service. At age 49, Kat built her first project car, a 1950 Chevy fastback. During her first build, she learned how to do metal work, suspension work, engine mechanics, and how to do pinstriping. Kat hopes to challenge other people to learn new things and grow no matter their age. Kat's Contact Info: Business Email – Pinupsandhotrods@yahoo.com Instagram – @The_kat_pak Facebook Page – @Kat Pak Kustoms TikTok – @the_kat_pak YouTube - @Pin Ups and...
2022-09-091h 06
Femcanic GarageEP. 105: Charlene Bower — “Don't Stop Working For It, Ladies."Charlene Bower is a businesswoman, writer, dirt bike rider, and a hard core wheeler. Charlene is the founder of Ladies Offroad Network, Ladies RV Network, Bower Motorsports Media and the President of Ladies Offroad Foundation. She was also the first female member of the Arizona Undertakers 4x4 club. In 2014 and 2015, she earned the title of "Fastest Girl Up Backdoor" at the King of the Hammers Backdoor Shootout. Charlene was recognized by BF Goodrich Tires as one of their Performance Team Members and was voted by peers as an Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Industry Rising Star in 2016. ...
2022-08-311h 01Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 105: Charlene Bower — "Don't Stop Working For It, Ladies."Charlene Bower is a businesswoman, writer, dirt bike rider, and a hard core wheeler. Charlene is the founder of Ladies Offroad Network, Ladies RV Network, Bower Motorsports Media and the President of Ladies Offroad Foundation. She was also the first female member of the Arizona Undertakers 4x4 club. In 2014 and 2015, she earned the title of "Fastest Girl Up Backdoor" at the King of the Hammers Backdoor Shootout. Charlene was recognized by BF Goodrich Tires as one of their Performance Team Members and was voted by peers as an Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Industry Rising Star in 2016. ...
2022-08-311h 01
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 104: Erin Vogel — "You're Worthy and You're Capable."Erin Vogel is a professional racer and a performance driving instructor. She started going to the racetrack with her family at the age of 25, and two years later, Erin fell in love with the BMW M Coupe and converted it into a track car. At age 30, Erin and her dad decided to start a little race team and go racing. In 2017, Erin got her first podiums — earning a two-second place finish in Spec-86 and a third place in Spec Boxster. She also led her first all-female team to third place in class in the Porsche Owners Club Tribute to Le...
2022-08-1059 minFemcanic GarageEP. 104: Erin Vogel — “You’re Worthy and You’re Capable.”Erin Vogel is a professional racer and a performance driving instructor. She started going to the racetrack with her family at the age of 25, and two years later, Erin fell in love with the BMW M Coupe and converted it into a track car. At age 30, Erin and her dad decided to start a little race team and go racing. In 2017, Erin got her first podiums — earning a two-second place finish in Spec-86 and a third place in Spec Boxster. She also led her first all-female team to third place in class in the Porsche Owners Club Tribute to Le...
2022-08-1059 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 103: Jane Thurmond — “Being Aware that It’s Not Happening To Me, It’s Happening For Me.”Jane is a real estate advisor, podcast host, writer, teacher, businesswoman and a racecar driver. After raising three children, Jane decided to start a new chapter in life. At the age of 49, Jane switched gears and got into Motorsports. She started racing autocross, road course and time attack. Jane was the first Corvette driver to be invited to participate in the Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge. Jane’s Contact Info: Business Website - https://www.ridingshotgun.tv/ Business Email – Thefastlanejane@gmail.com Instagram – @Fastlanejane_ Facebook – @Fast Lane Jane YouTube - Riding Shotgun TV with...
2022-07-2748 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 103: Jane Thurmond — "Being Aware that It's Not Happening To Me, It's Happening For Me."Jane is a real estate advisor, podcast host, writer, teacher, businesswoman and a racecar driver. After raising three children, Jane decided to start a new chapter in life. At the age of 49, Jane switched gears and got into Motorsports. She started racing autocross, road course and time attack. Jane was the first Corvette driver to be invited to participate in the Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge. Jane's Contact Info: Business Website - https://www.ridingshotgun.tv/ Business Email – Thefastlanejane@gmail.com Instagram – @Fastlanejane_ Facebook – @Fast Lane Jane YouTube - Riding Shotgun TV with F...
2022-07-2748 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 102: Jess de Groot — “Just Keep Learning and Keep Moving Forward."Jess is an artist, businesswoman, and an auto body shop painter. At the age of 33, Jess and her then partner decided to get divorced. Months after that, she was diagnosed with cancer, but that didn’t stop Jess from living her life. At age 34, she decided that it was the perfect time to change careers and learn more about the automotive trades and industry, and auto refinishing. With zero experience in shop life, with tools, or fixing things, Jess took a nine-month foundation course where she learned the basics and in-shop training. Jess just got her red seal certification an...
2022-07-0648 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 102: Jess de Groot — "Just Keep Learning and Keep Moving Forward."Jess is an artist, businesswoman, and an auto body shop painter. At the age of 33, Jess and her then partner decided to get divorced. Months after that, she was diagnosed with cancer, but that didn't stop Jess from living her life. At age 34, she decided that it was the perfect time to change careers and learn more about the automotive trades and industry, and auto refinishing. With zero experience in shop life, with tools, or fixing things, Jess took a nine-month foundation course where she learned the basics and in-shop training. Jess just got her red seal certification and...
2022-07-0648 min
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 101: Miranda Rumfelt — "The Hard Work Will Pay Off, You Just Have to Get Through It."Miranda Rumfelt was a transportation design student with a background in automotive restoration and racing. She works at General Motors Design as a clay sculptor. Miranda was raised in The Motor City by a family of "wrenchers", and her life revolved around American Muscle cars. Miranda decided to pursue her passion for cars and enrolled in Drive One Detroit — a vocational program where she learned the ins and outs of classic car restoration and race car building. When she was a freshman in highschool, Miranda joined the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) Competition, where she made a ⅓ scal...
2022-06-1657 minFemcanic GarageEP. 101: Miranda Rumfelt — “The Hard Work Will Pay Off, You Just Have to Get Through It.”Miranda Rumfelt was a transportation design student with a background in automotive restoration and racing. She works at General Motors Design as a clay sculptor. Miranda was raised in The Motor City by a family of “wrenchers”, and her life revolved around American Muscle cars. Miranda decided to pursue her passion for cars and enrolled in Drive One Detroit — a vocational program where she learned the ins and outs of classic car restoration and race car building. When she was a freshman in highschool, Miranda joined the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society (MITES) Competition, where she made a ⅓ scale cl...
2022-06-1657 min
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 100: Bogi Lateiner — "Know That You're Not Alone. You're Not Alone."Bogi Lateiner is a technician, businesswoman, teacher, speaker, industry spokeswoman, and a TV host. She worked as a BMW dealer technician for 7 years and started her first auto repair shop, 180 Degrees Automotive in her driveway in 2006. Bogi is the fans' favorite in "All Girls Garage" — an educational television show about vehicle repair. She started "Bogi's Garage" in 2017, which mission is to encourage the entry of women into the automotive industry, provide learning opportunities, and foster connections between women of all ages and skill levels within the industry. Bogi is known for teaching car maintenance and repair classes for women ar...
2022-06-081h 18Femcanic GarageEP. 100: Bogi Lateiner — “Know That You're Not Alone. You're Not Alone.”Bogi Lateiner is a technician, businesswoman, teacher, speaker, industry spokeswoman, and a TV host. She worked as a BMW dealer technician for 7 years and started her first auto repair shop, 180 Degrees Automotive in her driveway in 2006. Bogi is the fans’ favorite in “All Girls Garage” — an educational television show about vehicle repair. She started “Bogi's Garage” in 2017, which mission is to encourage the entry of women into the automotive industry, provide learning opportunities, and foster connections between women of all ages and skill levels within the industry. Bogi is known for teaching car maintenance and repair classes for women around the c...
2022-06-081h 18
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 99: Lori Johnson — "It's Not Gonna Be Easy, but It's Rewarding."Lori Johnson is an Automotive Expert, Instructor, Speaker and has been in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years. She started Ladies, Start Your Engines — an interactive automotive maintenance and knowledge class designed just for women. Lori helps women to understand the Automotive language and gives them confidence they need to feel empowered by teaching them basic automotive maintenance. Lori's Contact Info: Business Website – https://ladiesstartyourengines.com/ Instagram – @ladiesstartyourengines - https://www.instagram.com/ladiesstartyourengines/ Facebook – Ladies, Start Your Engines! - https://www.facebook.com/ladiesstartyourengines LinkedIN – Lori Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladiess...
2022-06-0144 minFemcanic GarageEP. 99: Lori Johnson — “It’s Not Gonna Be Easy, but It’s Rewarding.”Lori Johnson is an Automotive Expert, Instructor, Speaker and has been in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years. She started Ladies, Start Your Engines — an interactive automotive maintenance and knowledge class designed just for women. Lori helps women to understand the Automotive language and gives them confidence they need to feel empowered by teaching them basic automotive maintenance. Lori’s Contact Info: Business Website – https://ladiesstartyourengines.com/ Instagram – @ladiesstartyourengines - https://www.instagram.com/ladiesstartyourengines/ Facebook – Ladies, Start Your Engines! - https://www.facebook.com/ladiesstartyourengines LinkedIN – Lori Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladie...
2022-06-0144 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 98: Lyn St. James — “Be Authentic. Be Who You Are. Don’t Try To Be Somebody Else!”Lyn St. James’ racing career began in the late 1970s and since then, she was unstoppable. She is known as the American Woman Racing Icon of the Century, and was the first woman to win Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year. Lyn was also the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo (’85 Serengeti 500 at Watkins Glen International Raceway). Aside from being a race car driver, Lyn is also an author, businesswoman, speaker, coach, and mentor. Lyn founded the Women in the Winner’s Circle Foundation in 1994 and also helped create the Women’s Sports Foundation Project Podium Scholars...
2022-05-2546 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 98: Lyn St. James — "Be Authentic. Be Who You Are. Don't Try To Be Somebody Else!"Lyn St. James' racing career began in the late 1970s and since then, she was unstoppable. She is known as the American Woman Racing Icon of the Century, and was the first woman to win Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year. Lyn was also the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo ('85 Serengeti 500 at Watkins Glen International Raceway). Aside from being a race car driver, Lyn is also an author, businesswoman, speaker, coach, and mentor. Lyn founded the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation in 1994 and also helped create the Women's Sports Foundation Project Podium Scholarship...
2022-05-2546 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 97: Jaime Hjelm — “Don’t Listen With Your Mouth”Jaime Hjelm co-owns and operates Wicked Wrench Co. — an automotive repair shop located in South Elgin, Illinois. She built her first transmission at age 17 by reading a manual, and has built hundreds of transmissions since. She also teaches free Automotive Basics classes through local libraries and has partnered with local community college for auto students to job shadow for a 6-week interval. Jaime’s modeled for several automotive magazines in the late 1990s and has been a fleet mechanic for over a decade. She also competed in Motor Trends ‘Bitchin Boot Camp’ by Bitchin Rides in 2020. Jaime’s Contact Info:
2022-05-1859 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 97: Jaime Hjelm — "Don't Listen With Your Mouth"Jaime Hjelm co-owns and operates Wicked Wrench Co. — an automotive repair shop located in South Elgin, Illinois. She built her first transmission at age 17 by reading a manual, and has built hundreds of transmissions since. She also teaches free Automotive Basics classes through local libraries and has partnered with local community college for auto students to job shadow for a 6-week interval. Jaime's modeled for several automotive magazines in the late 1990s and has been a fleet mechanic for over a decade. She also competed in Motor Trends 'Bitchin Boot Camp' by Bitchin Rides in 2020. Jaime's Contact Info: Bu...
2022-05-1859 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 96: Rachael Alfonso — “You Are You, and That is Your Super Power!"Rachael Alfonso is a children's book author and the Director Of Operations of Exotic Car Hacks. She wrote What Cars Says — the World’s First and Only children’s book that features 21 sounds from real cars! She started to get interested in cars at an early age. Her interest in cars grew into passion and later on into a career. Rachael persevered her way into the car world in South Florida where she started working in car dealerships and mechanic shops, which opened the door for her to work alongside one of Florida’s greatest rare car collectors. Rachael believes that wom...
2022-05-111h 22Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 96: Rachael Alfonso — "You Are You, and That is Your Super Power!"Rachael Alfonso is a children's book author and the Director Of Operations of Exotic Car Hacks. She wrote What Cars Says — the World's First and Only children's book that features 21 sounds from real cars! She started to get interested in cars at an early age. Her interest in cars grew into passion and later on into a career. Rachael persevered her way into the car world in South Florida where she started working in car dealerships and mechanic shops, which opened the door for her to work alongside one of Florida's greatest rare car collectors. Rachael believes that women have a...
2022-05-111h 22
Femcanic GarageEP. 95: Emma McIndoe —Jumping Industries in the Midst of the Pandemic!Emma McIndoe manages not one, but two of their family businesses, AA Recycling Pty Ltd and Pick-A-Part — an Auto & Metal Recycling business founded by her parents in 1986. Growing up, Emma used to play and spend her time in their factory, that is when she started to get immersed in their business. Prior to joining the Automotive Industry, Emma used to work in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years. Now, Emma is using the skills she learned from her past roles in growing their family business. Emma McIndoe is also the first female in Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VA...
2022-04-2952 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 95: Emma McIndoe —Jumping Industries in the Midst of the Pandemic!Emma McIndoe manages not one, but two of their family businesses, AA Recycling Pty Ltd and Pick-A-Part — an Auto & Metal Recycling business founded by her parents in 1986. Growing up, Emma used to play and spend her time in their factory, that is when she started to get immersed in their business. Prior to joining the Automotive Industry, Emma used to work in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years. Now, Emma is using the skills she learned from her past roles in growing their family business. Emma McIndoe is also the first female in Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VA...
2022-04-2952 min
Femcanic GarageEp 94: Louise Azzopardi--“Be the Person You Wish You Had!”Louise Azzopardi is an entrepreneur, trainer, and an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic. Her business focus is on training and developing individuals in the skilled-trades; however, since she was a child, Louise knew she was meant to wrench. At 15 years old, right out of high school, Louise got into an apprenticeship for heavy vehicle mechanics and since then she has never looked back! Join us in this episode to hear all about how Louise worked her way through the field and right into her passion! Louise’s Contact Info: 1. Business Email louise@louiseazzopardi.com Instagram louise_azzopardi_1996 Fa...
2022-03-101h 01Femcanic Garage PodcastEp 94: Louise Azzopardi--"Be the Person You Wish You Had!"Louise Azzopardi is an entrepreneur, trainer, and an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic. Her business focus is on training and developing individuals in the skilled-trades; however, since she was a child, Louise knew she was meant to wrench. At 15 years old, right out of high school, Louise got into an apprenticeship for heavy vehicle mechanics and since then she has never looked back! Join us in this episode to hear all about how Louise worked her way through the field and right into her passion! Louise's Contact Info: 1. Business Email louise@louiseazzopardi.com Instagram louise_azzopardi_1996 Facebook...
2022-03-101h 01
Femcanic GarageEP 93: Courtney Casale--“If It Was Easy, Everybody Would Be Doing It!”Courtney Casale is a go-getter! Currently, she is a diesel mechanic for the Army National Guard and she is a full-time college student pursuing a degree in marine biology. Courtney has also worked in vinyl wrap shops as an installer and a detailer and she is pursuing a career in racing. As if that wasn’t enough, Courtney is also an influencer and content creator on Instagram and YouTube where she documents her progress building her Subaru WRX to track specs. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Courtn...
2022-02-131h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEP 93: Courtney Casale--"If It Was Easy, Everybody Would Be Doing It!"Courtney Casale is a go-getter! Currently, she is a diesel mechanic for the Army National Guard and she is a full-time college student pursuing a degree in marine biology. Courtney has also worked in vinyl wrap shops as an installer and a detailer and she is pursuing a career in racing. As if that wasn't enough, Courtney is also an influencer and content creator on Instagram and YouTube where she documents her progress building her Subaru WRX to track specs. If you're looking for inspiration, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Courtney's Contact Info:
2022-02-131h 00
Femcanic GarageEP. 92: Rachel James: “Know What You Want; Envision It, and Then Will Yourself Toward It!”Rachel James is a financial advisor, but not just ANY financial advisor. Not only does Rachel show up to her meetings with a half-sleeve and an Edelbrock shirt, Rachel’s clients are blue collar workers—from preppers to owners. Coming from a blue-collar family herself and a long career in the automotive field, Rachel’s passion as a financial advisor has become to help her clients find financial success. Don’t miss this episode! Rachel shares her journey from the aviation field thorough the automotive world and finally into financial industry. Rachel’s Contact Info: Instagram @skerryspic...
2022-01-221h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 92: Rachel James: "Know What You Want; Envision It, and Then Will Yourself Toward It!"Rachel James is a financial advisor, but not just ANY financial advisor. Not only does Rachel show up to her meetings with a half-sleeve and an Edelbrock shirt, Rachel's clients are blue collar workers—from preppers to owners. Coming from a blue-collar family herself and a long career in the automotive field, Rachel's passion as a financial advisor has become to help her clients find financial success. Don't miss this episode! Rachel shares her journey from the aviation field thorough the automotive world and finally into financial industry. Rachel's Contact Info: Instagram @skerryspice Facebook Rae Ja...
2022-01-221h 00
Femcanic GarageEP. 91: Nushrat Ahmed—“Have the OVARIES to Say What’s Important and What’s True!”Nushrat is a recent high school graduate who was just accepted to the “pit program” at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina. Nushrat’s dream is to become a race car engineer. Her interest in cars started out of curiosity when she enrolled in an automotive class her junior year in high school, but her passion was ignited when she started driving, especially her 2007 Ford Mustang GT she affectionately calls “Mufasa”. Ride along with us for this episode as this courageous young woman shares how she’s paved her own way through cultural and personal challenges directly toward her dreams!
2021-12-2245 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP. 91: Nushrat Ahmed—"Have the OVARIES to Say What's Important and What's True!"Nushrat is a recent high school graduate who was just accepted to the "pit program" at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina. Nushrat's dream is to become a race car engineer. Her interest in cars started out of curiosity when she enrolled in an automotive class her junior year in high school, but her passion was ignited when she started driving, especially her 2007 Ford Mustang GT she affectionately calls "Mufasa". Ride along with us for this episode as this courageous young woman shares how she's paved her own way through cultural and personal challenges directly toward her dreams!
2021-12-2245 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 90: Trish Horstman—“YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!”EP. 90: Trish Horstman—“YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!” Trish Horstman is the co-founder of Throttle Gals magazine—a printed publication that features women who build, ride, and work on cars, bikes, trucks and anything else with an engine. Not only is Trish one of the leading bad asses at Throttle Gals, but she is also an artist and a wrencher at heart. Trish has loved cars and bikes since she was a young girl working alongside her father in his shop and she has pursued her love for art througho...
2021-12-081h 13Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 90: Trish Horstman—"YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!"EP. 90: Trish Horstman—"YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!" Trish Horstman is the co-founder of Throttle Gals magazine—a printed publication that features women who build, ride, and work on cars, bikes, trucks and anything else with an engine. Not only is Trish one of the leading bad asses at Throttle Gals, but she is also an artist and a wrencher at heart. Trish has loved cars and bikes since she was a young girl working alongside her father in his shop and she has pursued her love for art thro...
2021-12-081h 13
Femcanic GarageEp.89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!”Episode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!” Ana Kraft is the owner and co-founder of Xena Workwear—a company that designs stylish safety shoes and functional work apparel just for women. Ana envisioned Xena Workwear after years of having to wear clunky men’s safety boots throughout her career in international project engineering. Originally from Kazakhstan and raised in Germany, Ana came travelled across the world to the U.S. and overcame many fears and challenges to pursue her dreams. Join us in this episode to hear how Ana turn...
2021-11-241h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEp.89: Ana Kraft— "Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don't Like!"Episode 89: Ana Kraft— "Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don't Like!" Ana Kraft is the owner and co-founder of Xena Workwear—a company that designs stylish safety shoes and functional work apparel just for women. Ana envisioned Xena Workwear after years of having to wear clunky men's safety boots throughout her career in international project engineering. Originally from Kazakhstan and raised in Germany, Ana came travelled across the world to the U.S. and overcame many fears and challenges to pursue her dreams. Join us in this episode to hear how Ana turn...
2021-11-241h 00
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.88: Mercedes Lilienthial—"A Longing for Change Becomes a Thought, Then It Becomes a Desire, and Then It Becomes a Necessity!"Mercedes Lilienthal is an Oregon-based freelance photojournalist who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Car and Driver, Forbes Wheels, Autoblog, and more. Additionally, she is the Editor-At-Large of TREAD Magazine and Feature Editor of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks. Mercedes focuses her work on the automotive industry with particular interest in vehicular adventure travel and inspiring women within the industry. As a child, Mercedes never even considered that a career in the automotive industry was an option for her, but through adventures with her husband, she discovered her love for it and jumped right into it head...
2021-11-101h 09Femcanic GarageEP.88: Mercedes Lilienthial—“A Longing for Change Becomes a Thought, Then It Becomes a Desire, and Then It Becomes a Necessity!”Mercedes Lilienthal is an Oregon-based freelance photojournalist who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Car and Driver, Forbes Wheels, Autoblog, and more. Additionally, she is the Editor-At-Large of TREAD Magazine and Feature Editor of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks. Mercedes focuses her work on the automotive industry with particular interest in vehicular adventure travel and inspiring women within the industry. As a child, Mercedes never even considered that a career in the automotive industry was an option for her, but through adventures with her husband, she discovered her love for it and jumped right into it head...
2021-11-101h 09
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.87: Rebecca Schnell—"Go Big or Go Home!"Rebecca is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Rebecca doesn't just drive any monster truck, though, she drives the iconic Big Foot! Rebecca has loved trucks since she was a little girl, but her career as a monster truck driver began after touring and working in the pits with her husband (who's also a monster truck driver) and realizing this is where her passion truly lies. In 2020, while getting through the pandemic, Rebecca took the plunge and left her established career as a travelling ER nurse to drive monster trucks full-time. Don't miss this episode--Rebecca's...
2021-10-271h 06Femcanic GarageEP.87: Rebecca Schnell—“Go Big or Go Home!”Rebecca is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Rebecca doesn’t just drive any monster truck, though, she drives the iconic Big Foot! Rebecca has loved trucks since she was a little girl, but her career as a monster truck driver began after touring and working in the pits with her husband (who’s also a monster truck driver) and realizing this is where her passion truly lies. In 2020, while getting through the pandemic, Rebecca took the plunge and left her established career as a travelling ER nurse to drive monster trucks full-time. Don’t miss t...
2021-10-271h 06
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.86: Bethaney Bowman – "Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!"EP86: Bethaney Bowman – "Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!" Bethaney is a certified auto technician with over 16 years of experience in the automotive field. Her love for cars began with weekend trips to the race track where her mother and father drag raced and continued through high school and college where she pursued her auto mechanics education. Presently, Bethaney co-owns a mobile repair business with her husband and she has taken her professional knowledge and turned it into gifts for other women both in the community and in...
2021-10-0754 minFemcanic GarageEP.86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!”EP86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!” Bethaney is a certified auto technician with over 16 years of experience in the automotive field. Her love for cars began with weekend trips to the race track where her mother and father drag raced and continued through high school and college where she pursued her auto mechanics education. Presently, Bethaney co-owns a mobile repair business with her husband and she has taken her professional knowledge and turned it into gifts for other women both in the community and in the...
2021-10-0754 min
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.85: Angelina Alcantar--"See Your Worth and Make Them Want You!"Angelina Alcantar is a seasoned automotive instructor at Riverside City College in California. She brings over 8 years of experience as an auto technician in dealerships, shops, and hot rod/performance shops. Her passion lies in learning as much as possible about the automotive field and then sharing it with her students so they can be successful wherever they choose to be in the industry. Join us in this episode as Angelina shares her wisdom around following your calling, showing your qualifications through your skills, and dealing with sexual harassment at work. You won't want to miss this one! Angelina's...
2021-09-301h 15Femcanic GarageEP.85: Angelina Alcantar--“See Your Worth and Make Them Want You!”Angelina Alcantar is a seasoned automotive instructor at Riverside City College in California. She brings over 8 years of experience as an auto technician in dealerships, shops, and hot rod/performance shops. Her passion lies in learning as much as possible about the automotive field and then sharing it with her students so they can be successful wherever they choose to be in the industry. Join us in this episode as Angelina shares her wisdom around following your calling, showing your qualifications through your skills, and dealing with sexual harassment at work. You won’t want to miss this one! An...
2021-09-301h 15
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.84: Part 2- Dorian Tedder—"Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!"Dorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are in your soul! Join us in...
2021-09-141h 00Femcanic GarageEP.84: Part 2- Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”Dorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are in your soul! Join us in...
2021-09-141h 00
Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.82: Pam Jeffords--"DEI: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable"Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women's capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam shares her knowledge around practices that are essential in creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Women, man, or al...
2021-08-1640 minFemcanic GarageEP.82: Pam Jeffords--“DEI: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women’s capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam shares her knowledge around practices that are essential in creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Women, man, or a...
2021-08-1640 min
Femcanic GarageEP.81: Lacey Truett—“Fear is Not An Option!”Lacey Truett is a car and motorcycle SSCA female racer based in Alabama. She’s also a track manager and she coaches racing clinics for women and teens. Lacey is the first female racer in her family, but her drive for independence started with her father who insisted she learn how to drive “stick shift” and learn how to change the oil and tires on her first car. Lacey began working in the trades and automotive industry as a service writer at a car dealer, but then worked up to service manager since she could diagnose issues in vehicles better than m...
2021-07-2156 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.81: Lacey Truett—"Fear is Not An Option!"Lacey Truett is a car and motorcycle SSCA female racer based in Alabama. She's also a track manager and she coaches racing clinics for women and teens. Lacey is the first female racer in her family, but her drive for independence started with her father who insisted she learn how to drive "stick shift" and learn how to change the oil and tires on her first car. Lacey began working in the trades and automotive industry as a service writer at a car dealer, but then worked up to service manager since she could diagnose issues in vehicles better than...
2021-07-2156 min
Femcanic GarageEP.80: Martina Kwan--“Dare to Do Something Scary—It’s NEVER Too Late!”Martina Kwan is the world's only Chinese/German FIA licensed race car driver. After earning two master's degrees, leading a successful career in finance and accounting with major firms in NYC, and starting two highly awarded and recognized businesses, Martina decided to start a career in racing! The only thing more impressive than her long list of accolades is the fact that she decided to do this at the age of 50. Join us in this episode to learn how Martina thrived beyond her childhood trauma and said "yes" to the life she was meant to live! Martina's...
2021-07-151h 14Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.80: Martina Kwan--"Dare to Do Something Scary—It's NEVER Too Late!"Martina Kwan is the world's only Chinese/German FIA licensed race car driver. After earning two master's degrees, leading a successful career in finance and accounting with major firms in NYC, and starting two highly awarded and recognized businesses, Martina decided to start a career in racing! The only thing more impressive than her long list of accolades is the fact that she decided to do this at the age of 50. Join us in this episode to learn how Martina thrived beyond her childhood trauma and said "yes" to the life she was meant to live! Martina's...
2021-07-151h 14
Femcanic GarageEP.79: BRI LYNCH--“Your Disadvantage is Your Superpower--Capitalize on it!”Brionna Lynch is a total Femcanic badass! Not only is she a professional stunt driver, she is also a self-taught mechanic, AND a savvy business woman. At only 24 years old, she is known as the best African American female stunt driver in Hollywood. She has over 50 films and TV credits for stunt driving including the TV shows Preacher and Blue Bloods and the movies Black Panther, Fate of the Furious: In the Family, and Proud Mary. When she’s not stunt driving for Hollywood, she is drift racing and/or fixing her favorite drift cars. Her top stunts include “the cann...
2021-07-031h 24Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.79: BRI LYNCH--"Your Disadvantage is Your Superpower--Capitalize on it!"Brionna Lynch is a total Femcanic badass! Not only is she a professional stunt driver, she is also a self-taught mechanic, AND a savvy business woman. At only 24 years old, she is known as the best African American female stunt driver in Hollywood. She has over 50 films and TV credits for stunt driving including the TV shows Preacher and Blue Bloods and the movies Black Panther, Fate of the Furious: In the Family, and Proud Mary. When she's not stunt driving for Hollywood, she is drift racing and/or fixing her favorite drift cars. Her top stunts include "the cannon"...
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Femcanic GarageEP.78: The Women of CARSTAR and Maaco-- Everyday HeroesOn International Women's Day, Driven Brands featured five amazing women from their CARSTAR and Maaco franchises. Jayme had the opportunity to learn more about CARSTAR and Maaco’s high-quality collision repairs and excellent customer service from the stories shared by these amazing everyday heroes. Working as technicians, painters, detailers, estimators, customer service representatives and store managers, they are on the front lines every day helping customers manage their collision repair experience. From fulfilling a family legacy by joining the collision repair industry, providing a friendly face for female customers, providing excellent customer service or finding a career building the bu...
2021-06-231h 04Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.78: The Women of CARSTAR and Maaco-- Everyday HeroesOn International Women's Day, Driven Brands featured five amazing women from their CARSTAR and Maaco franchises. Jayme had the opportunity to learn more about CARSTAR and Maaco's high-quality collision repairs and excellent customer service from the stories shared by these amazing everyday heroes. Working as technicians, painters, detailers, estimators, customer service representatives and store managers, they are on the front lines every day helping customers manage their collision repair experience. From fulfilling a family legacy by joining the collision repair industry, providing a friendly face for female customers, providing excellent customer service or finding a career building the business...
2021-06-231h 04
Femcanic GarageEP. 77: Tammy Tecklenburg--“You Have the Power…Use It!”Tammy Tecklenburg is an established leader, mentor, and visionary in the automotive field. For over 25 years she has been on the front end of launching three companies and taking a major part in eight mergers and acquisition transactions for industry leaders, such as Honeywell, Armored AutoGroup, Spectrum Brands, and Energizer Holdings. As if that wasn't enough, Tammy has spent most of her career being a trailblazer for other women in the field. She has served as President of Women in Auto Care, she is an active board member of the Women in Automotive and Auto Care Board of Directors. T...
2021-04-191h 16Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 77: Tammy Tecklenburg--"You Have the Power…Use It!"Tammy Tecklenburg is an established leader, mentor, and visionary in the automotive field. For over 25 years she has been on the front end of launching three companies and taking a major part in eight mergers and acquisition transactions for industry leaders, such as Honeywell, Armored AutoGroup, Spectrum Brands, and Energizer Holdings. As if that wasn't enough, Tammy has spent most of her career being a trailblazer for other women in the field. She has served as President of Women in Auto Care, she is an active board member of the Women in Automotive and Auto Care Board of Directors. T...
2021-04-191h 16
Femcanic GarageEp. 76: Adrienne Cruser--“Don’t Just Work It—LIVE IT!”Adrienne Cruser is the owner of the Breeze RV, founder of RVIT (an organization focused on RV education), and a licensed RV Technician and Inspector. This “jill-of-all-trades” has dabbled in a little bit of everything in various male-dominated industries! Wherever Adrienne was, she dominated her craft, but frustration with the realities of a job led her to a whole new adventure. Check out this episode to hear Adrienne share about how she got through the “terror of the unknown” and landed in the world of RV’s! Adrienne's Contact Info: Website: https://thebreezerv.com/ Instagram: @thebreezerv @rvitradeswo...
2021-03-261h 08Femcanic Garage PodcastEp. 76: Adrienne Cruser--"Don't Just Work It—LIVE IT!"Adrienne Cruser is the owner of the Breeze RV, founder of RVIT (an organization focused on RV education), and a licensed RV Technician and Inspector. This "jill-of-all-trades" has dabbled in a little bit of everything in various male-dominated industries! Wherever Adrienne was, she dominated her craft, but frustration with the realities of a job led her to a whole new adventure. Check out this episode to hear Adrienne share about how she got through the "terror of the unknown" and landed in the world of RV's! Adrienne's Contact Info: Website: https://thebreezerv.com/ Instagram: @thebreezerv @rvitradeswomen
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Femcanic GarageEP.75: Cheyenne Ruether (and Violet)--“Decide What You Want, then Blaze Your Way Through It!”Cheyenne is an auto body technician who owns and runs her own shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. This badass has created her career path EVERY-STEP-OF-THE-WAY starting at age 15 with auto body work while tearing up the runway as a model, then moving on to representing the trades on TV, and now to running her own shop. During the COVID mayhem this past year, Cheyenne took advantage of the circumstances and took her 7-year-old daughter, Violet, to the shop to teach her a few tricks of the trade. You won’t want to miss this episode! Cheyenne shares her experience wi...
2021-03-081h 36Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.75: Cheyenne Ruether (and Violet)--"Decide What You Want, then Blaze Your Way Through It!"Cheyenne is an auto body technician who owns and runs her own shop in Las Vegas, Nevada. This badass has created her career path EVERY-STEP-OF-THE-WAY starting at age 15 with auto body work while tearing up the runway as a model, then moving on to representing the trades on TV, and now to running her own shop. During the COVID mayhem this past year, Cheyenne took advantage of the circumstances and took her 7-year-old daughter, Violet, to the shop to teach her a few tricks of the trade. You won't want to miss this episode! Cheyenne shares her experience with...
2021-03-081h 36Femcanic GarageEP.74--Nikki Dart: “Don’t Let Anyone Dim Your Light!”Nikki is a mechanic and big rig driver based in Montreal, Canada. Being the only woman in both her automotive mechanics and truck driving class, Nikki has learned how to overcome and adapt to challenges in a male-dominated world. Nikki’s pride and joy is her 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger, known also as “Daisy”, which was featured in a special edition Rock Auto magnet. In this episode, Nikki takes us for a ride talking about her work on Daisy and about how she pulled herself out of her largest life challenge--a back injury. Buckle up Femcanics! Nikki's Contact Info: Instagr...
2021-02-251h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.74--Nikki Dart: "Don't Let Anyone Dim Your Light!"Nikki is a mechanic and big rig driver based in Montreal, Canada. Being the only woman in both her automotive mechanics and truck driving class, Nikki has learned how to overcome and adapt to challenges in a male-dominated world. Nikki's pride and joy is her 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger, known also as "Daisy", which was featured in a special edition Rock Auto magnet. In this episode, Nikki takes us for a ride talking about her work on Daisy and about how she pulled herself out of her largest life challenge--a back injury. Buckle up Femcanics! Nikki's Contact Info: Instagram: @n...
2021-02-251h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.73--Kate Cook: "Do It in Fear!"Kate is a professional artist, illustrator, and pinstriper based in Central Texas. Kate's link to the industry stems from her focus on vintage pinups, hot rods, and war airplane "nose art". Inspired by early family experiences, Kate began her artistic career as a teenager when she was hired to illustrate a children's story book. In college, Kate entered her work into an art show, which became her first commissioned job. Today Kate owns Asphalt Canvas Custom Art where she continues creating artwork inspired by her customer's ideas. Join us in this episode as this visionary artist talks about restoring her f...
2021-02-041h 17Femcanic GarageEP.73--Kate Cook: “Do It in Fear!”Kate is a professional artist, illustrator, and pinstriper based in Central Texas. Kate’s link to the industry stems from her focus on vintage pinups, hot rods, and war airplane “nose art”. Inspired by early family experiences, Kate began her artistic career as a teenager when she was hired to illustrate a children’s story book. In college, Kate entered her work into an art show, which became her first commissioned job. Today Kate owns Asphalt Canvas Custom Art where she continues creating artwork inspired by her customer’s ideas. Join us in this episode as this visionary artist talks about resto...
2021-02-041h 17Femcanic Garage PodcastEP. 67-Molly Gursky—"I Do Not Want to Be a Quiet Voice in the Room!"Molly Gursky is in the driver seat today. She is the co-owner of Driven Restorations LLC, a classic car and truck restoration shop. Every vehicle they build is meant to be driven. Molly always had an interest in cars growing up, taking auto shop twice in high school and getting Chilton auto repair manuals out of the library for light weekend reading. After high school, she attended UW River Falls receiving her BS in Animal Science. Helping her husband, Steve build his business on nights and weekends, she spent 9 years as a Dairy Nutritionist and Sales Team Leader. Then in 2013, she...
2020-11-181h 00Femcanic GarageEP. 67-Molly Gursky—“I Do Not Want to Be a Quiet Voice in the Room!”Molly Gursky is in the driver seat today. She is the co-owner of Driven Restorations LLC, a classic car and truck restoration shop. Every vehicle they build is meant to be driven. Molly always had an interest in cars growing up, taking auto shop twice in high school and getting Chilton auto repair manuals out of the library for light weekend reading. After high school, she attended UW River Falls receiving her BS in Animal Science. Helping her husband, Steve build his business on nights and weekends, she spent 9 years as a Dairy Nutritionist and Sales Team Leader. Then in 2013, she...
2020-11-181h 00Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.66: Amy Bogner—Being a Single Mother in Our IndustryAmy Bogner is in the driver seat. She is a single mother and refinish technician veteran. She was invited to an all female build that was featured at SEMA and she has taught BOCES auto body classes to high school age kids. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Amy's Contact Info: Instagram: @ame_up I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our we...
2020-11-121h 01Femcanic GarageEP.66: Amy Bogner—Being a Single Mother in Our IndustryAmy Bogner is in the driver seat. She is a single mother and refinish technician veteran. She was invited to an all female build that was featured at SEMA and she has taught BOCES auto body classes to high school age kids. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Amy's Contact Info: Instagram: @ame_up I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit ou...
2020-11-121h 01
No Driving GlovesFemcanic Jayme BlasimanJayme from Femcanic Garage Podcast joins us to discuss her mission with her podcast promoting women in the automotive world. This was frankly a fun episode encompassing everything NDG is. Expanding the hobby, racing, GTO's, kids, pets, restoration... SIt back, relax, and enjoy this episode. If you enjoy Buy Us a Coffee. Find Femcanic at www.femcanic.com Femcanic on Facebook Femcanic on Instagram
2020-11-051h 26Femcanic GarageEP.65: Megan Meyer—Stepping Out of the Driver Seat & Into Life After RacingMegan Meyer is in the driver seat. Megan is a NHRA Top Alcohol Drag Race driver. Megan holds the record for the fastest Pro-Sportsman female in 1/4 mile: 5.11 seconds at 285 MPH, and is the Winningest Pro-Sportsman female driver in the NHRA. At the end of the 2019 season, Megan became the first women in the history of the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class to win the World Championship. Not only is she a record-breaking driver, she is a graphic designer and entrepreneur. Megan's Contact Info: Instagram: @meganmeyer.racing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganmeyer.racing/ https://meganmeyer.racing/ I...
2020-11-051h 43Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.65: Megan Meyer—Stepping Out of the Driver Seat & Into Life After RacingMegan Meyer is in the driver seat. Megan is a NHRA Top Alcohol Drag Race driver. Megan holds the record for the fastest Pro-Sportsman female in 1/4 mile: 5.11 seconds at 285 MPH, and is the Winningest Pro-Sportsman female driver in the NHRA. At the end of the 2019 season, Megan became the first women in the history of the NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster class to win the World Championship. Not only is she a record-breaking driver, she is a graphic designer and entrepreneur. Megan's Contact Info: Instagram: @meganmeyer.racing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganmeyer.racing/ https://meganmeyer.racing/ I...
2020-11-051h 43Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.64: Toni Avery--"I Can't See Myself Doing Anything Else!"Toni Avery is in the driver seat. She is the owner of girlsdrivefasttoo.com, which covers new and vintage car reviews, racing schools, track days and other industry events. She has reviewed nearly 70 press cars to date, is a high performance and teen safety driving instructor and has spent her entire career on race tracks in everything from Miatas to open-wheel formula cars. Tune in, sit back and enjoy the ride! Toni's Contact Info: Instagram: @girlsdrivefasttoo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsDriveFastToo/ YourTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVX6dP18tAg0NBzmCnjYJCA? LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni...
2020-10-281h 01Femcanic GarageEP.64: Toni Avery--“I Can’t See Myself Doing Anything Else!”Toni Avery is in the driver seat. She is the owner of girlsdrivefasttoo.com, which covers new and vintage car reviews, racing schools, track days and other industry events. She has reviewed nearly 70 press cars to date, is a high performance and teen safety driving instructor and has spent her entire career on race tracks in everything from Miatas to open-wheel formula cars. Tune in, sit back and enjoy the ride! Toni's Contact Info: Instagram: @girlsdrivefasttoo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsDriveFastToo/ YourTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVX6dP18tAg0NBzmCnjYJCA? LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni...
2020-10-281h 01Femcanic GarageEP.48: Mother’s Day Special—“A Sneak Peak into My Family”This week’s episode is a Mother’s Day Special Edition! Join us to get up-close and personal with my own family. In this episode, I let my kids get in the driver’s seat and ask ME questions about the Femcanic World. My partner and I also take on the parenting challenge of educating our children on how to break down stereotypes against women in male-dominated fields. This is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy the ride Femcanics! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited...
2020-05-0646 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.48: Mother's Day Special—"A Sneak Peak into My Family"This week's episode is a Mother's Day Special Edition! Join us to get up-close and personal with my own family. In this episode, I let my kids get in the driver's seat and ask ME questions about the Femcanic World. My partner and I also take on the parenting challenge of educating our children on how to break down stereotypes against women in male-dominated fields. This is one you won't want to miss. Enjoy the ride Femcanics! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with y...
2020-05-0646 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.46: JoAnn Bortles—"A Lifetime of Turning 'Nos' into 'Yesses'!"JoAnn Bortles is the owner of Crazy Horse Painting—a motorcycle, bicycle, and hot rod custom paint shop in Charlotte, NC. With over 40 years in the industry, her life experiences have led her to be a welder, a car builder, a business owner, a writer, and the first woman to do A LOT of things in the skilled trades and motorsports industries. To name a few, JoAnn was the first woman to own a custom paint shop in the late 70's, the first woman to have a woman-owned chopper motorcycle on the cover of Easyriders magazine, the first woman to wo...
2020-04-231h 02Femcanic GarageEP.46: JoAnn Bortles—“A Lifetime of Turning ‘Nos’ into ‘Yesses’!”JoAnn Bortles is the owner of Crazy Horse Painting—a motorcycle, bicycle, and hot rod custom paint shop in Charlotte, NC. With over 40 years in the industry, her life experiences have led her to be a welder, a car builder, a business owner, a writer, and the first woman to do A LOT of things in the skilled trades and motorsports industries. To name a few, JoAnn was the first woman to own a custom paint shop in the late 70’s, the first woman to have a woman-owned chopper motorcycle on the cover of Easyriders magazine, the first woman to work...
2020-04-231h 02Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.37: Jill Trotta-- We Are Stronger TogetherJill brings a wealth of experience to the Femcanic Garage community with over 25 years in the industry in various roles ranging from auto repair technician to service manager to shop owner. Currently, Jill is the Vice President of Industry and Sales at Repair Pal—the largest auto repair consumer website. In 2017, she was awarded the "Woman of Excellence" Award by Women in Auto Care for which she also serves as a board member. Join us as Jill gives us advice on how to get equal pay if your confronted with a gender-based discrepancy at your job. How she's turned the uni...
2020-01-2942 minFemcanic GarageEP.37: Jill Trotta-- We Are Stronger TogetherJill brings a wealth of experience to the Femcanic Garage community with over 25 years in the industry in various roles ranging from auto repair technician to service manager to shop owner. Currently, Jill is the Vice President of Industry and Sales at Repair Pal—the largest auto repair consumer website. In 2017, she was awarded the “Woman of Excellence” Award by Women in Auto Care for which she also serves as a board member. Join us as Jill gives us advice on how to get equal pay if your confronted with a gender-based discrepancy at your job. How she’s turned the uniqu...
2020-01-2942 minFemcanic GarageEP.30— Andrea Bullard--Are You Ready to Off Road Like a Girl?Andrea Bullard owns Off-Road Like A Girl—a company that produces apparel and accessories for women in the off-road, motorsports, and automotive communities. Off-Road Like A Girl exists to foster confidence and empower women in these industries via simple yet powerful designs. Beyond bold apparel and accessories, Off-Road Like a Girl is committed to paying-it-forward. They donate 25% of their profits to non-profit organizations that support the health and overall well-being of women across the globe. Their reach has extended worldwide with a chapter in Turkey where the women of that chapter work to demolish dangerous cultural and political sentiments toward wo...
2019-11-151h 03Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.30— Andrea Bullard--Are You Ready to Off Road Like a Girl?Andrea Bullard owns Off-Road Like A Girl—a company that produces apparel and accessories for women in the off-road, motorsports, and automotive communities. Off-Road Like A Girl exists to foster confidence and empower women in these industries via simple yet powerful designs. Beyond bold apparel and accessories, Off-Road Like a Girl is committed to paying-it-forward. They donate 25% of their profits to non-profit organizations that support the health and overall well-being of women across the globe. Their reach has extended worldwide with a chapter in Turkey where the women of that chapter work to demolish dangerous cultural and political sentiments toward wo...
2019-11-151h 03Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.18: Special Announcement and Thank YouJayme B. here and wanted to share a special announcement with the Femcanic Garage community. I also wanted to just say thank you. The Femcanic Garage podcast is not my podcast. It is a sisterhood and belongs to all of us female motorheads, wrenchers, painters, welders, racers, detailers and interior specialist. Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Fa...
2019-07-1503 minFemcanic GarageEP.18: Special Announcement and Thank YouJayme B. here and wanted to share a special announcement with the Femcanic Garage community. I also wanted to just say thank you. The Femcanic Garage podcast is not my podcast. It is a sisterhood and belongs to all of us female motorheads, wrenchers, painters, welders, racers, detailers and interior specialist. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on F...
2019-07-1503 minFemcanic GarageEP.17: Connie Manjavinos-Automotive Painter & Owner of 'Girls Behind the Gun'“If you want something in life, the hard truth is you have to step outside of your comfort zone. You’ll always be your worst critic, but that’s a part of growing. Failing has to happen and it’s a hard pill to swallow, but staying persistent and not giving up will get you where you want to be. Stay humble and don’t be an ass hole!”—and this is the long and short of Connie Manjavinos--this week’s Femcanic in the driver’s seat. Connie is the founder of Girls Behind the Gun, a social media platform that shines light...
2019-07-091h 01Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.17: Connie Manjavinos-Automotive Painter & Owner of 'Girls Behind the Gun'"If you want something in life, the hard truth is you have to step outside of your comfort zone. You'll always be your worst critic, but that's a part of growing. Failing has to happen and it's a hard pill to swallow, but staying persistent and not giving up will get you where you want to be. Stay humble and don't be an ass hole!"—and this is the long and short of Connie Manjavinos--this week's Femcanic in the driver's seat. Connie is the founder of Girls Behind the Gun, a social media platform that shines light on the women in...
2019-07-091h 01Femcanic GarageEP.16: Christina Lam- Race Car Driver-Road RacingMeet Christina Lam! This Femcanic badass is a race car driver with Hi-Speed Motorsports-- a race shop in Milford, CT that specializes in BMW racecars. She also competes in the Super Touring 2 class of National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and she’s an official and the Time Trial director for the NASA Northeast region. She’s officiated on the regional and national levels for NASA and as if that wasn’t enough, she’s a Bell Helmets Women in Motorsports Mentor and an instructor for Skip Barber Racing School. Impressive, huh? Well, this is just on the weekends...
2019-07-021h 17Femcanic Garage PodcastEP.16: Christina Lam- Race Car Driver-Road RacingMeet Christina Lam! This Femcanic badass is a race car driver with Hi-Speed Motorsports-- a race shop in Milford, CT that specializes in BMW racecars. She also competes in the Super Touring 2 class of National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and she's an official and the Time Trial director for the NASA Northeast region. She's officiated on the regional and national levels for NASA and as if that wasn't enough, she's a Bell Helmets Women in Motorsports Mentor and an instructor for Skip Barber Racing School. Impressive, huh? Well, this is just on the weekends! Check out this e...
2019-07-021h 17Femcanic GarageEP.13: Ava- The Star of Ava's Mopar MomentsShe was taken home from the hospital in her father’s General Lee and it was all downhill from there! At 8 years old, she’s one of Mopar’s (and Elvis’) biggest fans. She has attended car shows nationwide, she has her own 1973 Dodge D100 (“Pinkie Pie”), and she’s been on the cover of Chrysler Power Magazine with NASCAR hall of famer, Richard Petty. Checkout this interview and find out how this little Femcanic has become the superstar that she is! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect...
2019-06-1827 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.13: Ava- The Star of Ava's Mopar MomentsShe was taken home from the hospital in her father's General Lee and it was all downhill from there! At 8 years old, she's one of Mopar's (and Elvis') biggest fans. She has attended car shows nationwide, she has her own 1973 Dodge D100 ("Pinkie Pie"), and she's been on the cover of Chrysler Power Magazine with NASCAR hall of famer, Richard Petty. Checkout this interview and find out how this little Femcanic has become the superstar that she is! Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you!...
2019-06-1827 minFemcanic GarageEP.12: Chris Cozad: Learn From This Independent Shop Owner with 36 Years ExperienceMeet Chris Cozad--this Femcanic is a local legend in the automotive and LGBT communities in Columbus, Ohio! She is an entrepreneur, an LGBTQ activist, an environmentalist, an instructor at the local community college, and an all-around RESPECTABLE human being! Chris has owned and managed her own automotive shop, Alternative Auto Care, for 25 years. Through her work, she and her all-female staff strive to change negative stereotypes around mechanics and to offer quality auto repair service at a fair price. Not only is this the shop’s mission, but it’s also Chris’ message to her students and her mentees when she sh...
2019-06-1144 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.12: Chris Cozad: Learn From This Independent Shop Owner with 36 Years ExperienceMeet Chris Cozad--this Femcanic is a local legend in the automotive and LGBT communities in Columbus, Ohio! She is an entrepreneur, an LGBTQ activist, an environmentalist, an instructor at the local community college, and an all-around RESPECTABLE human being! Chris has owned and managed her own automotive shop, Alternative Auto Care, for 25 years. Through her work, she and her all-female staff strive to change negative stereotypes around mechanics and to offer quality auto repair service at a fair price. Not only is this the shop's mission, but it's also Chris' message to her students and her mentees when she shares...
2019-06-1144 minFemcanic GarageEP.8: Special AGG Behind the Scenes with SerriaDuring this episode Serria shares what it was like being on the All Girls Garage for Safelite Autoglass. What was it like working with Bogi, Faye and Christy? She shares her experience. The Motor Trend network aired the show on May 11, 2019. You can catch Serria’s full interview in episode two of the Femcanic Garage podcast. During episode two Serria shares tips and tricks about installing auto glass and her thoughts and feelings before the All Girls Garage taping. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you!
2019-05-1408 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.8: Special AGG Behind the Scenes with SerriaDuring this episode Serria shares what it was like being on the All Girls Garage for Safelite Autoglass. What was it like working with Bogi, Faye and Christy? She shares her experience. The Motor Trend network aired the show on May 11, 2019. You can catch Serria's full interview in episode two of the Femcanic Garage podcast. During episode two Serria shares tips and tricks about installing auto glass and her thoughts and feelings before the All Girls Garage taping. Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What...
2019-05-1408 min
Femcanic GarageEP.5: Liz Prestella- The Only Female Mechanic in NASCAR Cup SeriesToday in the driver seat is Liz Prestella. She a full-time mechanic with the 37 cup car of Chris Buescher at JTG racing. She is the tire specialist and travels the full cup schedule which is 38 races between February and November. She has been working in NASCAR since 2012 when she started working on the truck team for Jennifer Jo Cobb. She was the rear tire changer along with a mechanic for this team from 2012-2016. She also changed tires in the cup series in over 50 races from 2014-2015 and from 2012-2016 she changed rear tires in over 150 races between the three NASCAR...
2019-04-2550 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.5: Liz Prestella- The Only Female Mechanic in NASCAR Cup SeriesToday in the driver seat is Liz Prestella. She a full-time mechanic with the 37 cup car of Chris Buescher at JTG racing. She is the tire specialist and travels the full cup schedule which is 38 races between February and November. She has been working in NASCAR since 2012 when she started working on the truck team for Jennifer Jo Cobb. She was the rear tire changer along with a mechanic for this team from 2012-2016. She also changed tires in the cup series in over 50 races from 2014-2015 and from 2012-2016 she changed rear tires in over 150 races between the three NASCAR...
2019-04-2550 minFemcanic Garage PodcastEP.3: Special Episode--Woman and Machine EventDuring this episode I share my first experience as a Femcanic at an ALL-WOMAN automotive event including my insights, inspirations, and rookie MISTAKES! As promised, the link to the Brene Brown's Ted talk about the power of vulnerability. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en#t-104995 Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femc...
2019-04-0811 minFemcanic GarageEP.3: Special Episode--Woman and Machine EventDuring this episode I share my first experience as a Femcanic at an ALL-WOMAN automotive event including my insights, inspirations, and rookie MISTAKES! As promised, the link to the Brene Brown's Ted talk about the power of vulnerability. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en#t-104995 Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https...
2019-04-0811 min
Femcanic Garage PodcastIntroducing Femcanic GarageWelcome to the very first episode of Femcanic Garage. In this episode I will share the vision for the podcast and tell you more about me, your host Jayme Blasiman. You will hear about my journey from cleaning car parts at six years old to owning and restoring my first very own muscle car, a 1967 Pontiac GTO. Plus, I share what to expect each week on the show and give you a sneak peak at our first guest in the driver's seat. Are you a Femcanic? Audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to...
2019-03-2613 minFemcanic GarageIntroducing Femcanic GarageWelcome to the very first episode of Femcanic Garage. In this episode I will share the vision for the podcast and tell you more about me, your host Jayme Blasiman. You will hear about my journey from cleaning car parts at six years old to owning and restoring my first very own muscle car, a 1967 Pontiac GTO. Plus, I share what to expect each week on the show and give you a sneak peak at our first guest in the driver's seat. Are you a Femcanic? Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you t...
2019-03-2613 min