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Power Women of the Trades: Weekly Podcast Empowering Women In the Trades Industry

Hosted by Cassie Pound and Leslie Harpole "Power Women of the Trades" is a powerful force, leading dynamic businesses and disrupting traditional norms. This podcast is all about breaking barriers and changing the game. Our podcast guests will feature some of today's most successful female entrepreneurs and owners in the trades- and feature other advocates of this initiative as well! Because if there’s one thing we know for sure: female-led entrepreneurship drives change on multiple levels!

Build a Business Worth Keeping with Stephanie Allen Pt 1

22 mins; February 18, 2026

From Scrubs to Service Calls: Leading People in the Trades

32 mins; January 21, 2026

A Look Back: One of Our Early Power Women Conversations

39 mins; January 14, 2026

What 2025 Taught Us and How We’re Entering 2026

27 mins; January 07, 2026

The Words We’ll Carry Into Next Year

8 mins; December 31, 2025

The Quotes That Made Us Pause

6 mins; December 24, 2025

Marketing is a Team Effort with Rachel Kent

40 mins; December 17, 2025

People First: Karly Hoehn on Growth and Team Culture Part 2

23 mins; December 10, 2025

People first: Karly Hoehn on Growth and Team Culture

24 mins; December 03, 2025

Thankful for the Journey: Moments That Moved Us in 2025

7 mins; November 26, 2025

Marketing Beyond the Ad Part 2 With Kelly Morris-Palenske

25 mins; November 19, 2025

Marketing Beyond the Ad with Kelly Morris - Palenske

26 mins; November 12, 2025

Love in Action - Elaine Damschen on Healing, Leadership, and Legacy.

38 mins; November 05, 2025

Social Media That Sells Not Just Scrolls with Jen McKee Part 2

30 mins; October 29, 2025

Social Media That Sells Not Just Scrolls with Jen McKee Part 1

20 mins; October 22, 2025

A New Era: Welcoming Kailee McCrary as Co-Host

17 mins; October 15, 2025

Everyone’s Plan B was my Plan A

40 mins; October 08, 2025

Marketing and Community with Robin Cody

25 mins; October 01, 2025

If It’s Not Safe For Her, It’s Not Safe For Him

38 mins; September 24, 2025

Lessons in Growth with Katie Biddle

24 mins; September 17, 2025

Making Moves with Ismael Valdez Part 2

30 mins; September 10, 2025

Making Moves with Ismael Valdez Part 1

22 mins; September 03, 2025

All In: Brianna McAdory Ford on Integrity and Impact in the Trades

38 mins; August 27, 2025

From Ads to Impact with Mia Erichson Part 2

28 mins; August 20, 2025

From Ads to Impact with Mia Erichson Part 1

40 mins; August 13, 2025

From Chaos to Clarity: Building Better Processes in the Trades

34 mins; August 06, 2025

Optimizing not Overloading with Jenny Benbrook

46 mins; July 30, 2025

Balancing Motherhood, Business, and Community Impact with Ashley Tanner.

45 mins; July 23, 2025

From Family Business to Industry Leader

45 mins; July 16, 2025

Scaling Fast, Leading Bold: Amanda Mahaffey on Modernizing a Legacy HVAC Business

35 mins; July 09, 2025

Building Legacy in Trades: People, Processes, and Purpose with Stephanie Postell

36 mins; July 02, 2025

Smart Hiring, Management, and Empowering Your Team in the Trades [pt2]

23 mins; June 25, 2025

Overcoming Challenges and Building Strong Leadership: The Jamie Hunley Story [pt1]

27 mins; June 18, 2025

Building Strong Teams in the Trades with Stephanie Ollivett

28 mins; June 11, 2025

Preparing for the Unexpected: Kathy Nielsen's Guide to Business Continuity

30 mins; June 04, 2025

Voices of Women in the Trades – 2025 (So Far)

15 mins; June 02, 2025

Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Real Talk for Women Making Waves in the Trades

14 mins; May 21, 2025

The Power of Mentorship for Women in Trades with Kelcey Brueggeman

31 mins; May 14, 2025

Achieving Success as a Female Founder in the Trades with Katy Higgins [Part 2]

30 mins; May 14, 2025

Achieving Success as a Female Founder in the Trades with Katy Higgins [Part 1]

27 mins; May 14, 2025

Dayna Hottle’s Path to Success in the Trades Industry

33 mins; April 23, 2025

Building Networks and Breaking Barriers with Colleen Keyworth

40 mins; April 16, 2025

Angie Breedlove: Leading Women in the Warranty Industry

17 mins; April 09, 2025

Women in Trades: Hannah Webb's Inspiring Story

30 mins; April 02, 2025

Valerie Heck: From Struggle to Success in the Trades Industry

24 mins; March 26, 2025

Vicky Heydon on Navigating Business Challenges

28 mins; March 19, 2025

Building with Balance: Heather Arlinghaus' Business Insights

29 mins; March 12, 2025

Jenna Sholinder's Approach to New Construction Challenges

28 mins; March 05, 2025

Building with Balance: Heather Arlinghaus' Business Insights

29 mins; March 05, 2025

Sarah Ghirardo’s Vision for Women in Trades

35 mins; February 26, 2025

Fashion Meets Function: Sarah Hammond's HVAC Journey

34 mins; February 19, 2025

From Garage to Spotlight: Erica Sullivan's Success Story

30 mins; February 12, 2025

Karen May: Finding Success with Grace in the Trades

35 mins; February 05, 2025

Pika's Impact on Home Services: An Interview with Willa Frej

22 mins; January 29, 2025

Women in Trades: Insights from Leslie Harpole

40 mins; January 22, 2025

Embracing AI in Trades: Josh Crouch Part 2

29 mins; January 15, 2025

Josh Crouch: Building a Strong Foundation in Trades Part 1

26 mins; January 08, 2025

Kicking off 2025 Inspiring Women of the Trades

3 mins; January 01, 2025

Recap of the Year: Power Women of the Trades' Journey

15 mins; December 25, 2024

Transformative Growth: Mandie Hagen's Trade Business

31 mins; December 18, 2024

From Fashion to HVACR: Amy O Grady's Journey

28 mins; December 11, 2024

From Academics to Plumbing: Jessica Young's Unexpected Journey

30 mins; December 04, 2024

Overcoming Stereotypes and Finding Support in Trades

41 mins; November 27, 2024

Crystal Williams: From Family Business to Marketing Success

37 mins; November 20, 2024

Balancing Business and Self-Care: Insights from Shauna Brown

41 mins; November 13, 2024

Building Authentic Brands with Jen McKee

27 mins; November 06, 2024

Navigating HVAC Sales and Branding with Ashley Lynds

24 mins; October 30, 2024

Pink Vans and Progress: Rachel Helft's Bold Rebranding Journey

41 mins; October 23, 2024

Navigating Tech in Trades with Logan Marshall

35 mins; October 16, 2024

Kailee McCrary's Journey: From College Grad to Director of Marketing

27 mins; October 09, 2024

Navigating Trades and Remote Work with Jessica Woodruff Smith

28 mins; October 02, 2024

Lessons in Leadership from Lori Tschohl, President of Women in HVACR

35 mins; September 25, 2024

Heather and Kailee Talk Trades, Life, and Podcasting

10 mins; September 18, 2024

From Booths to Boardrooms: Kim Batham Part 2

13 mins; September 11, 2024

Women of Nexstar: Driving Change in the Trades

26 mins; September 04, 2024

Service World Expo: Women Leading the Way in Trades w Carol Longacre

27 mins; August 28, 2024

Tasha Roberts: Scaling a Commercial Door Business Across States

21 mins; August 21, 2024

From 8th Grade Math to 8 Trucks: Valerie's Story [Part 2]

23 mins; August 14, 2024

From 8th Grade Math to 8 Trucks Valerie's Story [Part 1]

20 mins; August 07, 2024

Embracing Authenticity: Lupita Thompson in the Trades

37 mins; July 31, 2024

PR Secrets for Home Service Businesses with Heather Ripley [Part 2]

18 mins; July 24, 2024

PR Secrets for Home Service Businesses with Heather Ripley [Part 1]

22 mins; July 17, 2024

Shattering Stereotypes Impactful Women of the Trades w Cassandra Webster

23 mins; July 10, 2024

Women in Trades: Inspiring the Next Generation w Ashley Hall [Part 2]

18 mins; July 03, 2024

Women in Trades: Inspiring the Next Generation w Ashley Hall [Part 1]

18 mins; June 26, 2024

Navigating The Trades: A Focus on Values, Marketing, and Empowerment w Josh Crouch [Part 2]

31 mins; June 19, 2024

Stress Management Through Activity: Walking, De-stressing, and Alleviating Work-related Stress [Part 1]

31 mins; June 12, 2024

Kailee Interviews Cassie & Leslie: Revealing the Journeys of Power Women [Part 2]

14 mins; June 05, 2024

Breaking Barriers; Overcoming Challenges & Reflecting on Growth [Part 1]

18 mins; May 29, 2024

Why Your Call Center Matters [Part 2]

13 mins; May 22, 2024

Finding Your Voice as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry [Part 1]

21 mins; May 15, 2024

From Office to Owner: Empowering Customers and Technicians in the HVAC Industry

31 mins; May 08, 2024

Tracking Cancellations: The Key to Scaling Your Trade Business with Heather Bargender-Wavra [Part 2]

20 mins; May 01, 2024

How This CFO is Catching Theft and Prioritizing Business Growth with Heather Bargender-Wavra [Part 1]

22 mins; April 24, 2024

Boosting Your Online and Business Presence w/ Chloe Leith and Jen Mckee [Part 2]

14 mins; April 17, 2024

Building Success in Trades: Chloe Leith and Jen McKee on Mentorship and Visibility [Part 1]

14 mins; April 10, 2024

How to Best Handle the Emotions & Challenges of a Business Acquisition with Angela Miller [Part 2]

22 mins; April 03, 2024

The Reality of Selling Your Service Business with Angela Miller [Part 1]

24 mins; March 27, 2024

Kathy “The Chicken Lady” Nielsen’s Philosophy on Business Development & Financial Success [Part 2]

19 mins; March 20, 2024

Kathy “The Chicken Lady” Nielsen’s Journey to Entrepreneurship [Part 1]

14 mins; March 13, 2024

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