Come and sit on the NAWIC couch, Hobart edition, with us as our host Rachael Sharp (she/her) chats with Cecelia Catherine Loppy (she/her), a Project Manager with TasWater, social entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women in construction.

Catherine shares her inspiring journey from Gambia to Tasmania. She discusses the importance of human connection, the challenges of leaving family to pursue a career in construction, and how mentorship and advocacy can pave the way for future generations. Catherine highlights the need for more male allies in the industry, the significance of showing young people the opportunities available to them, and how leaving a legacy means guiding others through the obstacles she faced. This conversation is a testament to the transformative power of construction, leadership, and community

Come and sit on the NAWIC couch with us as our host Rachael Sharp (she/her) chats with Daisy Smark (she/her), a qualified builder, founder, and director of No. 1 Lady Tradie, and Ally Modra (she/her), a cabinet maker and managing partner of No. 1 Lady Tradie.

Daisy and Ally discuss their journey to becoming business owners in the trades, the challenges they’ve faced as women in the industry, and how their company, No. 1 Lady Tradie, is reshaping the construction landscape for women. They delve into the motivation behind starting their business, the importance of creating opportunities for women to excel in construction, and how their unique perspectives are driving positive change. From navigating rejection to building a small business with purpose, Daisy and Ally share their insights on persistence, opportunity, and the legacy they’re leaving for future generations of women in the trades.

The NAWIC Diversity & Inclusion Portfolio exists to break down barriers, create opportunities and raise awareness for the least represented in our community – and for those who don’t always feel part of the ‘everybody’. As a part of platforming, listening to understand, and advocating for these voices we intent to share the stories, achievements, challenges and insights of those who don't typically put themselves in the spotlight - and should!Come and sit on the NAWIC couch with us as our host Rachael Sharp (she/her) chats with Chloe Hite (she/her), qualified electrician.Chloe wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she finished school but after some encouragement from her mum and through word of mouth she took part in work experience and quickly realised that pursuing an apprenticeship as an electrician was the right decision for her. Chloe's experience in the industry has been mostly positive, she believes that there shouldn’t be a label on who can or can’t be in a trade, acknowledging that she herself may not look like a tradie out of high vis but the look of someone doesn’t portray the skills they have - and she is highly skilled at her job. Chloe wants to encourage young women and men to consider a career in trades and remind people who might not feel smart enough or good enough that if you are passionate and willing to put in the effort then you can do it!___________________________You can find out more about the incredible work NAWIC, and the Diversity & Inclusion Portfolio do by following us on our social media platforms and listening to 'The Leaky Pipeline Podcast'.Instagram | @nawicauFacebook | @NAWIC AUSWebsite | www.nawic.com.auEmail | communications@nawic.com.au__________________________We Advocate for Change,We Educate and Empower,We Connect,We are NAWIC.#werisetogether