Inspiring the Next Generation of Tradeswomen

Sparky Life

In this podcast episode, Lia Lamela speaks to Dawn Ohama, a master electrician and owner of ATT Electric. Dawn shares her journey from being an apprentice to becoming an assistant business manager at the IBEW. She divulges both the positive experiences she had in the union and a negative encounter with a coworker that led her to quit her job. Dawn shares the importance of fair treatment and respect. They also touch on misconceptions and biases towards women in the industry and the need for more mentors. Dawn shares her personal challenges and the importance of self-care. She also talks about her natural leadership abilities and the value of being a team player. Lia praises Dawn's leadership qualities.
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Sparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial

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National Memorial to the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation

Here's Raya and a little about her memorial
Congress approves Women Who Worked on the Home Front Memorial

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Apply for Skilled Trades the Mike Rowe Scholarship:
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

We support financial advancement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email [e-mail]
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