Feb 8 2024
Are Women Really Supporting One Another In the Skilled Trades?
Did you know that 1 in 5 women prefer to work with men over other women? We dove deep into this curious statistic and explored the challenges of women supporting women in spaces where we're still breaking ground.Our guest Bogi is a committed automotive industry advocate, dealer-trained BMW and ASE master certified technician, and a fierce proponent for inspiring women to pursue opportunities within the automotive and skilled trade industries. Her desire to do more for promoting, empowering and increasing the number of women in the trades, combined with her strong belief in advocacy, inspired her to create Girl Gang Garage.Bogi is also a prominent speaker and educator, leveraging her 20 years of industry experience, passion, and genuine love for cars. She has consulted and taught thousands across the country, focusing on creating a culture within a business that creates space for diversity, increases the professionalism and respect for the automotive industry and emphasizes that by creating a culture where female employees and customers are valued and respected, everyone wins. Bogi has been teaching basic car care classes and workshops for 20 years, blending her knowledge and passion for empowering women to create a unique teaching style that uses automotive knowledge to empower women in their personal and professional lives. She has been featured in countless news articles and stories, been awarded Phoenix 35 under 35, 40 under 40, Women in Auto Care Female Shop Owner of the Year and many other prestigious awards. Additionally Bogi has been the host of the TV show All Girls Garage on Motortrend TV for 12 years, and is the creator and host of the With Her Two Hands podcast for 3.5 years.Connect with our guest Bogi's Links: IG: @bogisgarageConnect with us: @sparkylifeofliaSparky Life Supports: Raya Kenney's Foundation Women Who Worked on the Home Front MemorialBe apart of history!Here's the link to donate: https://marnie-kenney-sfg2.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63d1d506217f9e44111ecfeaWe support financial advisement for the skilled trades community. You can reach out to Jennifer Markwell at Platinum Wealth email Jennifer@PlatinumWealth.net website www.PlatinumWealth.netMusic by https://www.purple-planet.comSupport the Show.Sparky Life Membership Subscription OpportunitiesClick on the Buzz Sprout Support Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111003/supporters/newDid this Sparky Life episode entertain you, did you enjoy this episode, did you learn from this episode? Then Join Us and Subscribe!Membership Subscription Levels1. Be a Part of The Circuit…for only 10 cents a day or $3. Per MonthAs a Circuit Member you have made the choice to support Sparky Life so it can develop and grow. You will be the first to know about special online events and sneak peaks about upcoming episodes.2. Be a Part of Live Wire…for only 17 cents a day or $5. Per monthGet a digital thank you directly from Lia Lamela, with an invitation to join the Sparky Life network. Sparky Life as a thank you will send you a free $5 Starbucks card.3. Be an Honorary Sparky…for only 33 cents a day or $10 Per monthSparky Life invites Honorary Sparky members to submit to the podcast, any questions you may have about the skilled trades, or the construction industry. Your questions will be digitally answered directly by Lia Lamela and a few questions may actually be selected to be answered on air on the Sparky Life Podcast. You can send your questions to thesparkylifeoflia@gmail.com or DM us @sparkylifeoflia.