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Podcast: Flux Capacitor
Episode: Episode 030: Equity Diversity and Inclusion in the Field with Mackenzie Gillan and Allison Wood
Description: Recorded on Zoom in February 2021, Daniella Bidin, Communications Officer at CEA guest hosts this special International Women’s Day takeover episode with guests Mackenzie Gillan from Hydro One and Allison Wood from Niagara Peninsula Energy. After originally meeting at a Women in Powerline Technician event, Mackenzie and Allison share their stories on how they grew to love the trades and advice they would give to aspiring powerline technicians (PLTs). They also touch on emphasizing safety and expecting the unexpected when on call. The episode finishes with a mandatory reading recommendation for any PLT – a Hydro One training module.