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Femcanic GarageEP. 116 Zee Kennedy — “Life Only Works When You Are Fully Committed”Zandara Kennedy is in the driver seat today. Zandara, a pioneering Hollywood stunt driver and the only Canadian athlete in professional drifting, known for her electrifying work in major films like X-Men and Deadpool. An outspoken advocate for diversity in motorsports, Zandara not only dazzles on screen but also fiercely competes with a Formula Drift Prospec license, breaking barriers and championing inclusion. Off the track, she dedicates her time to empowering the next generation, particularly young women, in the world of motorsport. Buckle up and listen as we dive into the dynamic and daring world of Z, where every...2024-02-1452 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 115 Muffy Bennett — “You Cannot Do It Alone”Muffy is the first lady of collector cars and the CEO of Bennett Automotive Specialists, Inc. After a successful 17-year paralegal career, she shifted gears to become the Operations Director at ASAA Auction Company. In 2013, she opened a retail facility for Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions and in 2017, she led Ritchie Bros' Auctioneers into the collector car auction scene. Join us for her incredible journey in the world of cars and auctions. Muffy’s Contact Info: Website – www.muffybennett.com Instagram - @muffy.bennett Facebook – @MuffyBennett LinkedIn – Muffy Bennett2023-09-2047 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 113 Senora Early — “Think About the Common Sense of Things because that’s so Important, that’s Powerful.”Senora Early is the owner of Clamptite Tools — an innovative tool that is widely used in multiple industries. She started her long term career in the industry at the age of eight. Her father submitted the original patent for the Clamptite Tool and Senora expanded and improved on that patent. Senora’s Contact Info: Website – https://clamptitetools.com/ Facebook – @clamptitetools LinkedIn – Senora Early YouTube – @clamptitetools I am excited to connect with you. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 636-2240 with your feedback ab...2023-06-2132 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 112 Nemi Canary — “Just Help Your Kids Discover What They’re Into and Try to Make It Happen for Them”Nemi is a young car enthusiast who's been immersed in the world of cars from a very young age. At only 7 years old, Nemi has her very own YouTube channel where she enthusiastically shares her passion for cars by reviewing them and taking us along to car shows. Nemi also gets behind the wheel of her very own manual 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger on their private property. Nemi’s Contact Info: Facebook – @nemicanaryscars https://www.facebook.com/nemicanaryscars Instagram – @nemi_canary https://www.instagram.com/nemi_canary/ YouTube – Nemi Can...2023-04-1238 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 111 Taylor Ferns — “There's Always Gonna be a Sacrifice for Every Benefit”Taylor is an accomplished racecar driver, law student, writer, race team owner, and businesswoman. She currently works at The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, which is also her primary sponsor. Taylor started her racing career at a young age, and throughout her 20-year racing tenure, she has won numerous races, championships, awards, and set records. Her awards read like a sizzle reel. Taylor is a United States Auto Club (USAC) champion, the youngest female driver to win a sprint car race, and the first female to win USAC midget and sprint car races at a multitude of racetracks. Taylor is...2023-01-2550 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 110 Devin Hofmann — “If Anybody Tries to Stop You, That’s Your Red Flag”Devin is a Lead Manufacturing engineer, technical writer, and race car driver. She currently works at GE Gas Turbine as a Lead Manufacturing engineer. Devin grew up on an Army base where her love of cars started. When she was in high school, Devin started volunteering at car shops for free so she could learn how to work on cars. After graduating from college, Devin got her race license and was picked up by IAG Performance as a Time Attack driver. Devin is also involved with the community and helping others learn about engineering, racing, and car maintenance. 2022-12-1759 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 109: Sara Morosan — "Go Out and Do It!"Sara is a volunteer worker and an award-winning businesswoman. She is the president of BAJA Forged and the vice president of LGE-CTS Motorsports. When she was 13 years old, she helped her dad with building her first car, a 1970 Chevy El Camino. After the completion of her car, she started to attend car shows with her friends & family and learned that she could make money at these shows and swap meets by selling aftermarket parts. At the age of 16, Sara started her first business and with the help of her sister Theresa, they created a website called www.customtruckshop.com...2022-10-1959 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 108: Christi Schimpke — "Just Trust Yourself."Christi Schimpke is in the driver seat today. Christi is the founder and designer of CRASH Jewelry. CRASH Jewelry makes sustainable uni-sex jewelry made from the metal of luxury automobiles like Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Audi, Bentley, and more. Christi got the idea of fashion jewelry from cars when she moved her studio in her husband’s Los Angeles body shop which specializes in collision repairs for late model European cars. With little knowledge about cars, Christi had to learn and experiment how to make jewelry from discarded automotive metal without damaging the original factory paint. ...2022-10-0546 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 107: Jesse Jackson — “F You to All the Men Who Undervalued Me"Jesse is a businesswoman, investor in Automotive Businesses, and a proud mom of 6. She is the owner of Mango Automotive and dubbed as the “Auto Repair Queen”. In 2021, she completed her first auto shop acquisition with $0 out of pocket and this year, Mango Automotive expanded to two new locations in Albuquerque. Jesse hopes to stop discrimination against women, especially in tech and blue collar industries. Jesse’s Contact Info: Business Website – https://mangoautomotive.com/ Business Email – jesse@mangoautomotive.com Business Phone – (512) 887 1557 Instagram – @acquisitionqueen Facebook Page – @Jessica Jackson TikTok – @acquisitionqueen I am excited...2022-10-0155 min
Femcanic GarageEP. 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 an...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 01
Femcanic 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 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 min
Femcanic 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 00
Femcanic 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 24
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 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 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 08
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 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 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 GarageEP.72: Joanie Butler—"Curiosity and Grit Will Go a Long Way”Joanie Butler is a Distributor Sales Manager at Arc Zone, Inc.—a top welding supply company in California. She has been with the company for 9 years, but her journey in the skilled trades industry didn’t start there. This small-town girl from northern California started dabbling in the trades as a teenager while 4-wheeling and off roading “with the guys”. Her free spirit and curiosity about how things work continued leading her to a world of adventure and exploration beginning with amateur surfing in the early 90’s. Seeking “more” Joanie taught herself how to weld, got certified as a small engines mechan...2021-01-231h 00Femcanic GarageEp.71: Madison Alexander— “You Have To Respect Yourself!”Madison is an experienced car painter who owns her own shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Her passion for cars started as a child while she watched her father and grandfather paint and work on cars “under a shaded tree”. Madison also raced cars as a preteen and then pursued her passion further in high school by enrolling in automotive tech classes. Supported by her teacher and her family, Madison joined several national competitions and became the first female to win the SkillsUSA Automotive and Refinish Technology Division in the state of Tennessee. As her work experience grew, so did her accomplishments—in 201...2021-01-121h 10Femcanic GarageEP.70—Heather Holler: “…Never Sacrifice Your Femininity to Be a Badass!”Heather Holler is a freelance rally cross technician. After discovering her love for mechanical work in her early 20’s and attending tech school, she worked for a few local Subaru dealerships, but that wasn’t enough for her—she wanted more! She decided to apply at Vermont Sportscar for a rally cross mechanic position; with some persistence and a 3000-mile move to Vermont, she became the first female mechanic for the team. Shortly after, Heather decided to go freelance and started working with DirtFish Rally School where she has worked for the last 3 seasons. Always wanting to kick it up a notc...2020-12-2250 minFemcanic GarageEP69. Kristen Hope Migues—“If You Want Something, Work Hard and GIVE to Get It”Kristen Hope Migues is a Monster Truck Driver. She’s driven under five different truck identities including Monster Mutt Dalmatian, Razin Kane, Megalodon, Ice Cream Man, and Wolf's Head. Her love for cars, trucks, and racing began when she was a little girl helping her dad work on cars. As she and her family attended Monster Jam racing tours throughout the years, Kristen’s passion grew stronger and at age 16, she decided she was going to be a driver. Kristen has had several successful years with Monster Jam, but with a nudge from the COVID pandemic, she and her husband jump...2020-12-1151 minFemcanic GarageEP.68: Renee Brinkerhoff, the Valkyrie Racer—“A Brave, Courageous Woman with a Compassionate Heart!”Renee is a rally race driver, but not just any rally race driver--with no prior racing experience, no family background in racing, and barely any knowledge of cars, Renee started rally racing at age 56. Why? Because she wanted to! It was on her bucket list and she just knew she had to do it. Renee has been rally racing for 8 years now. She’s competed in almost all continents of the world including North America, Australia, South America, Asia & Europe, and Africa. Antarctica, the only continent left, is just a matter of time! As if racing around the world wasn’t en...2020-11-291h 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 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 01Femcanic 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 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.63: Elana Scherr--“The Secret to Success: Stay in it, assess, adjust your approach!”Elana Scherr is an automotive journalist with an expansive career! She was a staff editor at Hot Rod Magazine and the former editor in chief at Roadkill Magazine. Currently, she is a columnist at Car and Driver, she does new car reviews for Edmunds, and writes features and short stories for Sports Car Market, Road & Track, and other automotive online publications. Join us in this episode for an insightful talk about the importance of diversity in any field (not just automotive); the subtle ways women are treated differently in the workplace; and what it means to be a “car person”. Oh...2020-10-1056 minFemcanic GarageEP. 62-Theresa Contreras—“Girls Can Totally Do This Shit!”Theresa Contreras is a machinist, graphic designer, and renowned custom painter. Her work has been repeatedly displayed on the cover of top industry magazines and in multiple SEMA shows throughout the years. She has worked alongside top names in the industry like Chip Foose and Jimmy Shine and completed builds for Jay Leno and Ford Motor Company. As if that wasn’t enough, Theresa is also the co-founder of Real Deal Revolution—an organization that strives to motivate others in a way that breeds self-confidence and breaks stereotypes through healthy decision-making, hands-on training, creative development, and community involvement. Join us on t...2020-09-181h 09Femcanic GarageEP.61: Cristy Lee—"Woman-to-Woman with Cristy Lee”This week’s guest needs no introduction—if you watch industry-related TV, you know who she is! Cristy Lee is arguably one of the most famous women in the industry. She’s appeared in racing and motorsports events on ESPN, ABC, Speed, FOX Sports One, MotorTrend, and NBC Sports either as a pit reporter, analyst, host, or leading the broadcast! She has also co-hosted All Girls Garage on MotorTrend, the Barrett-Jackson auction, and the XGames on ESPN. Join us in this week’s episode for this laid-back, personal interview with Cristy Lee! Cristy's Contact Info: Instagram: @cristylee0...2020-09-0557 minFemcanic GarageEP.60: Dez Ferrell—We Must Experience the Bad to Appreciate the Good!Dez Ferrell is in the driver seat today. She owns and manages her own shop, Nessy’s Kustoms, focused on custom paint and restoration in Mesa, Arizona. She was recently a featured contestant on Motor Trend’s Bitchen Bootcamp. She did not grow up in a shop, nor did she have an interest in cars for most of her life. It wasn’t until she owned a Honda Accord that introduced her to the import scene that was going on about 14 years ago. For Dez it was never a question of why would she ever want to be in a male-domina...2020-08-261h 07Femcanic GarageEp.59: Barbie, The Welder-- “F*ck You Fuel”You have seen her art but have you heard her story? Barbie is an author, teacher of welding via her YouTube channel, influencer with over 62,000 Instagram followers, but most impressive is how she has become a world-renowned metal sculptor. Creating sculptures for Miller Welders, Carolina Shoe Company, Harley Davidson and other major companies. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain and shares her struggles with mental health and drug use throughout her life that have made her into the extraordinary artist she is today. If you want to be inspired, this is an episode you don't want to miss! 2020-08-131h 20Femcanic GarageEP.58: Lara--That Porsche Girl: “Let’s Get Women Off the Hoods and Into the Driver’s Seat”Lara, That Porsche Girl, is a fit model in California. Formerly, she was a Hollywood precision driver where she doubled for famous actresses in various films, but her love for cars started when she was only 12 after watching an independent, successful woman purchase a Porsche on her own. This symbol of women empowerment was burned into Lara’s memory and has guided her throughout life. After finding success in her modeling career, Lara recently decided she’d “flow with the river” and start pursuing her passion—Porsche cars! Join us on this episode as Lara talks about coming full circle in her lif...2020-08-0658 minFemcanic GarageEp.57 Amanda Beyer-- The Standard in Automotive UpholsteryAmanda Beyer is the owner of Manda Marie Upholstery. She has over 14 years experience doing upholstery for Gulfstream Aerospace, a Ferrari restoration ship and concourse level restorations. Amanda leads us through her journey as a mentee to entrepreneurship as a custom automotive upholstery shop. Amanda’s contact info: Instagram: @manda_marie_upholstery Facebook: @mandamarieupholstery Website: http://mandamarieuph.com/ 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...2020-07-3155 minFemcanic GarageEP.56: Renee Edwards-Ambrose—“Treat Your Car Like You Treat Your Vagina!”This Caribbean Queen hails from Antigua & Barbuda! She is a multi-talented, dynamic woman who has done it all from piloting airplanes to drag racing to modeling. Her brand encompasses three different entities—InRealLyfe, LHF Motorsports, and Lady Mex. InRealLyfe involves her motivational speaking, modeling, and entrepreneurship entity; LHF Motorsports is her racing and media/culture entity; and Lady Mex involves automotive workshops teaching women basic auto maintenance skills. Join us this week for a fun episode where Renee shares her charismatic personality and tells us all about how she strives to help others be the best versions of themselves. Re...2020-07-221h 00Femcanic GarageEP.55: Emily Reeves—“Don’t Let ‘NO’ Stop You!”Emily Reeves is a professional YouTuber. She and her husband, Aaron, host the channel, Flying Sparks Garage, where they vlog their personal experiences with wrenching and car restoration. Their vlogs include restorations on Emily’s GTO (“Roxy”), their Datsun 280Z, and other wrenching adventures. Emily’s passion for cars began when she and Aaron met in her mid-teens. Ever since, Emily has learned as much as she could about wrenching and cars while also working on her modeling and acting career. Join us on this episode as Emily shares how she leveraged her skills in modeling and marketing and through persever...2020-07-151h 06Femcanic GarageEp.54: Amanda Brisebois—“If You Want to Be An Artist, Go to Business School”Amanda Brisebois is a custom painter who specializes in airbrushing motorcycles and helmets. She is the owner and founder of Black Widow Custom Paint in Ontario, Canada. Amanda did not set out to be a motorcycle painter, but you couldn’t tell by looking at her work. Amanda has won several trophies with her unique paint jobs and she’s become a recognized brand in the industry. Join us in this episode to learn more about how Amanda became not just a motorcycle painter, but also a savvy business woman. You can follow Amanda's work on: Website: blackwidowcustompaint.com I...2020-07-0845 minFemcanic GarageEP.53: Katie Chandler—“If You Can Visualize It, You Can Do It!”Katie Chandler is a BMW auto technician in the UK. At 21, she’s just finishing up an apprenticeship as a “panel beater” with BMW, but don’t let her youth fool you! Katie already has 5 years of experience in the auto industry and she has the skills and wisdom to prove it! Her experience includes fully restoring her own daily driver, painting a Porsche race car with a Jägermeister livery, and creating her own business, Nug Stripes, where she is a sign painter and pinstriper. What is a “panel beater”? You’ll just have to listen to this episode to find out…joi...2020-07-0148 minFemcanic GarageEP.52:"Ellie’s Garage”—A Girl Just Doing What She Loves!Ellie is the host of the YouTube channel, “Ellie’s Garage”—a video blog of Ellie’s journey into restoring a 1965 Ford Falcon alongside her father. Last year, at 14, Ellie decided that her first driver should be “a new old car” so her parents put her up to the challenge. Join us in this episode as Ellie shares how she discovered her passion for cars, what made her decide on a Ford Falcon, what she thinks of gender stereotypes and why no one is going to stop her from doing something she loves! You can follow Ellie's journey on: YouTube – y...2020-06-1749 minFemcanic GarageEp.51: Michelle Tansey-- Co-Owner of DubclinicMichelle Tansey is in the driver seat today. Michelle is the co-owner of Dub Clinic, an auto repair shop in Santa Clara California that specializes in Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. This police officer turned auto repair shop owner shares her story of defeating cancer, the journey of adopting a child and launching Dubs Anatomy, a car education class for women. Go on and have a listen… You can connect with Michelle at: www.dubclinic.com Facebook: @dubclinic Instagram: @dubclinic The women’s group is Dubs Anatomy, go give them a follow. Facebook: @dubs.anatomy Instagram: @dubs.anatomy Twitter...2020-06-091h 15Femcanic GarageEP.50: Brandy Goff—“It’s What I Want and It’s What Makes Me Happy”Brandy Goff is an automotive technician in Maryland. She has over 7 years of experience in the field, but her love for cars began when she was a young girl watching her father and grandfather work on their racing car projects in their garage. The world of automotive was not Brandy’s first career choice, but as she explored further, her passion pulled her in! Brandy’s dream was not immediately supported by her loved ones, but she persisted remembering that, “It’s what I wanted and it’s what makes me happy”. Join us in this episode for one of our most ope...2020-05-301h 00Femcanic GarageEP.49: Louise Baker- The Original WomanicLouise Baker is in the driver seat today. In 2016 she went from stocking supermarket shelves to launching Womanic--motor mechanics with a Feminine touch! She has been a featured guest in the UK on radio, TV and magazines...all while running her shop full time. She is the business and the trades woman as i do all work from business and banking, to picking the customers car up and fixing it. Enjoy the show. You can connect with Louise at: Website: www.Womanic.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womaniclou/ Instagram: Womanic_louise Audience feedback drives...2020-05-1834 minFemcanic 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 GarageEP.47: Linda Ann Meck: "Master of Restoration”Meet Linda Ann Meck—owner of A Woman’s Worth Paint & Body Shop in Tucson, Arizona and “jill of all trades”. Linda restores classic cars for a living with focus on body work, paint, and interiors. Join me in this episode as Linda shares her audacious journey into the automotive industry. She talks about being the “go-fer” for her older sister who worked on cars when she was a little girl and how she not only became the owner of a classic restoration shop, but a master in life restoration. Her courage and wisdom are an inspiration to women across all walks of...2020-04-2936 minFemcanic 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 GarageEP.45: Laura Salas-- Collision Repair Technology InstructorLaura Salas is in the driver seat today. She was a co-owner of a successful collision repair company for six years before becoming a professor of collision repair technology at Contra Costa College. Not only is she a professor at Contra Costa College, she is the Automotive Department Chair. 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://femcanic.com/ You can find us...2020-04-1849 minFemcanic GarageEP.44: Nhu Nguyen--“Got a Classic Porsche resto project? Just Make-It-Nhu!”Nhu Nguyen is a Certified Silver and Classic Porsche Technician based out of Ontario, Canada. Although she is an “all-around” auto tech, her love and passion lies in classic, air cooled Porsches, especially in rebuilding their engines. As if just working on high performance sports cars isn’t badass enough, Nhu was one of North America’s first Certified Porsche Classic Technicians in turn making her the world’s first FEMALE Certified Porsche Classic Technician. Nhu has also worked as a mechanic with race teams, the Porsche Ice Driving Experience, and she’s’ had some experience with the sensational RWB Porsches...2020-04-0855 minFemcanic GarageEP.43: Stacey Chandler—“From the Runway to the Pit Stop”Stacey Chandler is a Porsche mechanic in the UK. She specializes in Porsche classic but also works on other models from brand new hybrids to a 356. She is such a badass at what she does that she was personally picked to join the Porsche UK classic race team as a pit stop mechanic. Stacey travelled through Europe with the race team working on their 1969 2.0L 911. While in school, Stacey explored a career in wedding planning and fashion design, but through a family car restoration project, she quickly discovered that her true passion was in tinkering with cars. Join us on...2020-03-2538 minFemcanic GarageEP.42: Kathreen Larsen: Airplane Mechanic to Classic Car UpholsteryKathreen had this to say, "After returning to my roots I decided to step out of my father and brothers shadows and try my hand with interior work. I have had experience with sewing clothes and such, my mother and I made my prom dress. I also made a few dresses and blankets on my own. So I thought upholstery is just thicker material and bigger machines, I was pretty right on that. I acquired a 1953 Pfaff industrial sewing machine and scrap boat materials, I then dove head first into the sewing." Audience feedback drives the show. I’d lo...2020-03-1347 minFemcanic GarageEP.41: PATRICE BANKS—“Unapologetically Unapologetic to Inspire and Empower Women Across the World”Patrice Banks is the CEO of Girls Auto Clinic (GAC). GAC offers automotive buying and repair resources, products, and services to women based on trust, education, inclusion, and empowerment. Patrice got into the automotive field not by being an expert in automotive mechanics or repair, but by being an expert in the EXPERIENCE of a woman in the automotive industry. Motivated by this experience, Patrice set off to change this for women in the U.S. and all around the world. By being unapologetic about her passion and values and speaking her truth to any and all in the automotive...2020-03-0552 minFemcanic GarageEP.40: Jeanette DesJardins: From High School Dropout to Motorsports BossJeanette is the founder and CEO of Car Chix, the premier motorsports organization for women. She dropped out of high school and was told by many that she wouldn’t amount to anything and become a statistic. She did not become a statistic and she went on to start and grow two successful businesses. Her company has stood the test of time and is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary in 2020. When I asked her what her proudest career accomplishment was from a very impressive list, “Seeing the happiness and success from two of my female racers debut in the first ever NHRA...2020-02-2653 minFemcanic GarageEP.39: GEVIN FAX—“When Preparation Meets Opportunity…You Create a Legend!”This multi-faceted woman is known as a legend in the motorcycle world and beyond! She has been on two wheels since she was 10 years old from dirt bikes to mopeds to her current Harley. She is a musician, an artist, an athlete, a stunt-woman, a community leader; but mostly important to her, she is a friend, a partner, a sister, and a daughter. Gevin has been featured on the Turner Broadcasting Documentary called, "Biker Women", where she and other women motorcyclists rode their bikes across the country and she has been featured on Rolling Stones, People, Time, and various magazines a...2020-02-131h 09Femcanic GarageEP.38: Brenda Stredwick-- AKA ‘Iron Maiden’—“Necessity is the Mother of Passion”Brenda Stredwick is the owner of Iron Maiden Welding LLC. She is a self-taught welder who has turned a living into her passion. She started welding at age 8 along her father to help him fix things around the house, she then continued welding in shop class in high school, and then doing odd jobs in her community. After a brief stint in trade school, necessity pulled her back into welding and she became the go-to welder in her hometown. As life progressed for Brenda, she also became a “junk picker” collecting items others left behind and bringing them back to life...2020-02-0549 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.36: Hilary Noack—“The Non-Lesbian, Non-Man Hating, Female-Empowering, Auto Body Bad Ass”Hilary Noack is one of the most respected entrepreneurs in Canada. She is the owner of Ink N Iron Automotive in Ontario, Canada and the founder of Auto Body Gals--a Women-Only Facebook group that strives to support and encourage any and all women in the industry. She has been an auto body repair technician since age 17 when she was part of a co-op program in high school. Since then she has worked as the first woman in the largest collision shop in North America, she has taught both hobbyist and college-level auto body repair courses, and she has co-hosted and...2020-01-2255 minFemcanic GarageEP.35: Shop Talk #3--Bio Fuels with Rachel BurtonThe “Biofuels Boss”, Rachel Burton, from episode 25 is back! This time with fascinating facts about biofuels from their sources, to how their produced, to where we can buy them if we convert our vehicles. She also talks about the effects of biofuels on our vehicles if we convert and the environmental and financial benefits of such on our country’s agricultural industry. If you have thought about converting to biofuels (for any reason), this episode is a good start. Don’t miss it! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am...2020-01-1644 minFemcanic GarageEP.34: Brakes for Breasts—“With a business comes visibility;Laura Frank & Leigh Anne Best are the co-founders of Brakes for Breasts—an organization that fundraises with more than 100 independent auto repair shops across the U.S. and Canada to support research for the Cleveland Clinic Breast Cancer Vaccine Fund. As of 2018, they have raised almost $750, 000 with the goal of reaching $1 million by the end of this year! With combined experience of over 30 years in the automotive industry, Laura and Leigh Anne have created the perfect WIN-WIN-WIN-WIN scenario where the customer, the shop, the vendor, AND the world wins! Join us on this episode to hear how these “big thinkers” are re...2020-01-0840 minFemcanic GarageEP.33: Shelby Livetsky—Heavy-Duty Bus MechanicShelby Livetsky is a heavy-duty mechanic in Manitoba, Canada and a blog collaborator/writer for “The Mechanic Doctor”—an online blog about all things wrenching. One of her most popular articles, “Should Your Daughter Be an Auto Mechanic?”, was written in collaboration with Jill Trotta from the RepairPal team. Currently, Shelby works fixing and maintaining the school buses in her local school division, but her passion for wrenching began early in childhood as she worked alongside her father. Since then, Shelby had no doubts that wrenching was what she had to do. Join us in this episode as Shelby takes us through...2019-12-1150 minFemcanic GarageEP.32: Shannon Fannin— Realist Vehicle PainterShannon Fannin is a mother, a marathon runner, a former marketing director, and a former home-schooling teacher who became a realist vehicle painter AFTER her son went away to college! Combining realism with abstract, Shannon makes cars comes to life on her canvas—so much so, you’d swear you could see your reflection in the chrome that she paints. Join us on this episode to hear Shannon’s story where she shares her painting techniques, gallery etiquette, and just some good ol’ wisdom on pursuing your passions in life. This episode isn’t just for women, though, there’s lots of good...2019-12-0449 minFemcanic GarageEP.31—Olivia Cook “When Passion Drives you Forward”Olivia Cook is a custom painter for Marine Technology Inc. aka MTI. “What is that?”, you ask, and “What does she do?” Well, she paints high performance racing and pleasure catamaran style boats, center console vee-bottoms, and twin outboard catamarans—each paint job custom-designed to the client’s desire! What’s special about that? How is that related to automotive paint jobs? Well, just ONE of the boats she paints is like painting THREE ‘57 Cadillacs put together! The largest boat they sell is 57 feet long. Before painting boats, however, Olivia worked in the collision industry painting cars for over 10 years. Her work w...2019-11-2752 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 GarageEP.29: Amanda Casad--How She Became a Heavy Diesel MechanicAmanda Casad is a heavy diesel mechanic. She started wrenching when she was “just barely out of diapers” with her stepfather who taught her everything she knows about automotive mechanics and has been one of her biggest supporters throughout life. As a teenager, Amanda went to work at her uncle’s shop helping out with cars they raced on the dirt tracks. After high school, Amanda went off to pursue her passion in the automotive world, but experienced a few setbacks. Amanda shares her journey of perseverance as she faces life’s obstacles, but she continues truckin’ ahead toward her passion. J...2019-11-0645 minFemcanic GarageEP.28: Vallee Mccolley--Behind the Scenes with an Auto Damage Insurance Estimator—Vallee McColley is a 3rd generation gearhead. Her grandfather was an avid hobbyist and a Sprint race car driver who taught Vallee’s mother all about cars. Vallee’s mother passed on the legacy by teaching Vallee the basics about auto maintenance as she was raising her and Vallee’s love for cars was sparked from there! As Vallee followed her passion, she discovered the world of auto damage and appraisal. Vallee now has 11 years as an auto damage appraiser, she is an I-Car Gold and Platinum Local Skills USA Estimating judge, and she judges for car shows. Join us in this...2019-10-2945 minFemcanic GarageEP.27 Shop Talk #2- DIY Basics for Prepping Your Ride for PaintThere are three powerhouse women sharing DIY best practices on how to prep your ride for paint. Learn the do’s and don’ts of prepping and when to go search out a local shop to rent their booth. Ginger Schmidt from California and owner of Kiss my G.A.S. Industries, Connie Manjavinos from Florida, supervisor and lead painter at Kitty’s Classics resonation shop and Hilary Noack from Toronto Canada, owner of the all-female powered Ink and Iron Restoration shop. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to...2019-10-211h 04Femcanic GarageEP.25: Rachel Burton—“From a Farm Girl to a BioFuel Boss!”Rachel Burton has over 15 years in the automotive industry. Her love for wrenching started with a broken transmission on an old pickup truck she bought for farming. Encouraged by a teacher and mentor, she enrolled in an auto technician program and the rest is history! Rachel became interested in fuel alternatives through her career experiences, so she started her own biofuel production business—Piedmont Biofuels. Now, Rachel does technical consulting and training for OEMs on renewable fuels. Join us on this episode for Rachel’s full story and for how to enter the automotive industry like a boss! Audience feed...2019-09-2532 minFemcanic GarageEP.24: Ariel Huff—“See Your Vision; Then BECOME that vision”Ariel Huff is a high school auto shop teacher that restores classic cars as a hobby. Her restoration skills are engine rebuilding, customizing, body work, transmission rebuilds, wiring, brakes, and pinstriping—all on cars 1980 and older. Her love for “old cars” began early on and her vision to be the 50’s pinup girl AND “the car under the hood” began with car shows. Join us on this short, but sweet episode where Ariel tells us exactly how to see your vision and then become it. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am e...2019-09-1620 minFemcanic GarageEP.23: Jasmine Lawrence AKA “Audi”--“It’s just nuts and bolts”Meet Jasmine Lawrence. She is a single mother of a 2-year-old, a full-time automotive service technician, and the founder of Steelettos Garage—a mobile automotive repair business in Atlanta, Georgia. In this week’s episode, Jasmine takes us through her journey as an African American woman in the automotive industry—from juggling motherhood to time management to just “figuring it out”. Jasmine talks about how she “made her own seat at the table” and advises us all dust ourselves off because “at the end of the day, it’s just nuts and bolts!” Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me...2019-09-1049 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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