Femcanic Garage Podcast
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe podcast that features women in skilled trades, automotive and Motorsports industries-- Elevating, Empowering and Evolving by smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers for females.
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EP. 116 Zee Kennedy — “Life Only Works When You Are Fully Committed”
February 14, 2024 14:41 - 52 minutes - 30 MBZandara Kennedy is in the driver seat today. Zandara, a pioneering Hollywood stunt driver and the only Canadian athlete in professional drifting, known for her electrifying work in major films like X-Men and Deadpool. An outspoken advocate for diversity in motorsports, Zandara not only dazzles on screen but also fiercely competes with a Formula Drift Prospec license, breaking barriers and championing inclusion. Off the track, she dedicates her time to empowering the next generation, particul...
EP. 115 Muffy Bennett — “You Cannot Do It Alone”
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 28.1 MBMuffy is the first lady of collector cars and the CEO of Bennett Automotive Specialists, Inc. After a successful 17-year paralegal career, she shifted gears to become the Operations Director at ASAA Auction Company. In 2013, she opened a retail facility for Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions and in 2017, she led Ritchie Bros' Auctioneers into the collector car auction scene. Join us for her incredible journey in the world of cars and auctions. Muffy’s Contact Info: Website – www...
EP. 113 Senora Early — “Think About the Common Sense of Things because that’s so Important, that’s Powerful.”
June 21, 2023 18:06 - 32 minutes - 18.5 MBSenora Early is the owner of Clamptite Tools — an innovative tool that is widely used in multiple industries. She started her long term career in the industry at the age of eight. Her father submitted the original patent for the Clamptite Tool and Senora expanded and improved on that patent. Senora’s Contact Info: Website – https://clamptitetools.com/ Facebook – @clamptitetools LinkedIn – Senora Early YouTube – @clamptitetools I am excited to connect with you. I’d love fo...
EP. 112 Nemi Canary — “Just Help Your Kids Discover What They’re Into and Try to Make It Happen for Them”
April 12, 2023 14:18 - 38 minutes - 22.9 MBNemi is a young car enthusiast who's been immersed in the world of cars from a very young age. At only 7 years old, Nemi has her very own YouTube channel where she enthusiastically shares her passion for cars by reviewing them and taking us along to car shows. Nemi also gets behind the wheel of her very own manual 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger on their private property. Nemi’s Contact Info: Facebook – @nemicanaryscars https://www.facebook.com/nemicanaryscars Instagram – @nemi_canary ht...
EP. 111 Taylor Ferns — “There's Always Gonna be a Sacrifice for Every Benefit”
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 29.8 MBTaylor is an accomplished racecar driver, law student, writer, race team owner, and businesswoman. She currently works at The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, which is also her primary sponsor. Taylor started her racing career at a young age, and throughout her 20-year racing tenure, she has won numerous races, championships, awards, and set records. Her awards read like a sizzle reel. Taylor is a United States Auto Club (USAC) champion, the youngest female driver to win a sprint car race, and the fi...
EP. 110 Devin Hofmann — “If Anybody Tries to Stop You, That’s Your Red Flag”
December 17, 2022 14:39 - 59 minutes - 34.6 MBDevin is a Lead Manufacturing engineer, technical writer, and race car driver. She currently works at GE Gas Turbine as a Lead Manufacturing engineer. Devin grew up on an Army base where her love of cars started. When she was in high school, Devin started volunteering at car shops for free so she could learn how to work on cars. After graduating from college, Devin got her race license and was picked up by IAG Performance as a Time Attack driver. Devin is also involved with the community and...
EP. 109: Sara Morosan — "Go Out and Do It!"
October 19, 2022 17:59 - 59 minutes - 34.1 MBSara is a volunteer worker and an award-winning businesswoman. She is the president of BAJA Forged and the vice president of LGE-CTS Motorsports. When she was 13 years old, she helped her dad with building her first car, a 1970 Chevy El Camino. After the completion of her car, she started to attend car shows with her friends & family and learned that she could make money at these shows and swap meets by selling aftermarket parts. At the age of 16, Sara started her first business and with the...
EP. 108: Christi Schimpke — "Just Trust Yourself."
October 05, 2022 18:52 - 46 minutes - 27.4 MBChristi Schimpke is in the driver seat today. Christi is the founder and designer of CRASH Jewelry. CRASH Jewelry makes sustainable uni-sex jewelry made from the metal of luxury automobiles like Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, Audi, Bentley, and more. Christi got the idea of fashion jewelry from cars when she moved her studio in her husband’s Los Angeles body shop which specializes in collision repairs for late model European cars. With little knowledge about car...
EP. 107: Jesse Jackson — “F You to All the Men Who Undervalued Me"
October 01, 2022 10:46 - 55 minutes - 31.7 MBJesse is a businesswoman, investor in Automotive Businesses, and a proud mom of 6. She is the owner of Mango Automotive and dubbed as the “Auto Repair Queen”. In 2021, she completed her first auto shop acquisition with $0 out of pocket and this year, Mango Automotive expanded to two new locations in Albuquerque. Jesse hopes to stop discrimination against women, especially in tech and blue collar industries. Jesse’s Contact Info: Business Website – https://mangoautomotive.com/ Business E...
EP. 106: Kat Jones — “Your World is Your Oyster"
September 09, 2022 14:23 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBKat Jones is a businesswoman, a hot rod builder, and the owner of Kat Pak Kustoms - an automotive restoration service. At age 49, Kat built her first project car, a 1950 Chevy fastback. During her first build, she learned how to do metal work, suspension work, engine mechanics, and how to do pinstriping. Kat hopes to challenge other people to learn new things and grow no matter their age. Kat’s Contact Info: Business Email – [email protected] Instagram – @The_kat_pak Facebook P...
EP. 105: Charlene Bower — “Don't Stop Working For It, Ladies."
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBCharlene Bower is a businesswoman, writer, dirt bike rider, and a hard core wheeler. Charlene is the founder of Ladies Offroad Network, Ladies RV Network, Bower Motorsports Media and the President of Ladies Offroad Foundation. She was also the first female member of the Arizona Undertakers 4x4 club. In 2014 and 2015, she earned the title of "Fastest Girl Up Backdoor" at the King of the Hammers Backdoor Shootout. Charlene was recognized by BF Goodrich Tires as one of their Performance Team Me...
EP. 104: Erin Vogel — “You’re Worthy and You’re Capable.”
August 10, 2022 17:57 - 59 minutes - 34.4 MBErin Vogel is a professional racer and a performance driving instructor. She started going to the racetrack with her family at the age of 25, and two years later, Erin fell in love with the BMW M Coupe and converted it into a track car. At age 30, Erin and her dad decided to start a little race team and go racing. In 2017, Erin got her first podiums — earning a two-second place finish in Spec-86 and a third place in Spec Boxster. She also led her first all-female team to third place in class...
EP. 103: Jane Thurmond — “Being Aware that It’s Not Happening To Me, It’s Happening For Me.”
July 27, 2022 16:03 - 48 minutes - 30.5 MBJane is a real estate advisor, podcast host, writer, teacher, businesswoman and a racecar driver. After raising three children, Jane decided to start a new chapter in life. At the age of 49, Jane switched gears and got into Motorsports. She started racing autocross, road course and time attack. Jane was the first Corvette driver to be invited to participate in the Super Chevy Muscle Car Challenge. Jane’s Contact Info: Business Website - https://www.ridingshotgun.tv/ Business Email – The...
EP. 102: Jess de Groot — “Just Keep Learning and Keep Moving Forward."
July 06, 2022 16:06 - 48 minutes - 28.5 MBJess is an artist, businesswoman, and an auto body shop painter. At the age of 33, Jess and her then partner decided to get divorced. Months after that, she was diagnosed with cancer, but that didn’t stop Jess from living her life. At age 34, she decided that it was the perfect time to change careers and learn more about the automotive trades and industry, and auto refinishing. With zero experience in shop life, with tools, or fixing things, Jess took a nine-month foundation course where she...
EP. 101: Miranda Rumfelt — “The Hard Work Will Pay Off, You Just Have to Get Through It.”
June 16, 2022 19:24 - 57 minutes - 33.5 MBMiranda Rumfelt was a transportation design student with a background in automotive restoration and racing. She works at General Motors Design as a clay sculptor. Miranda was raised in The Motor City by a family of “wrenchers”, and her life revolved around American Muscle cars. Miranda decided to pursue her passion for cars and enrolled in Drive One Detroit — a vocational program where she learned the ins and outs of classic car restoration and race car building. When she was a freshman in h...
EP. 100: Bogi Lateiner — “Know That You're Not Alone. You're Not Alone.”
June 08, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBBogi Lateiner is a technician, businesswoman, teacher, speaker, industry spokeswoman, and a TV host. She worked as a BMW dealer technician for 7 years and started her first auto repair shop, 180 Degrees Automotive in her driveway in 2006. Bogi is the fans’ favorite in “All Girls Garage” — an educational television show about vehicle repair. She started “Bogi's Garage” in 2017, which mission is to encourage the entry of women into the automotive industry, provide learning opportunities, and f...
EP. 99: Lori Johnson — “It’s Not Gonna Be Easy, but It’s Rewarding.”
June 01, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 26 MBLori Johnson is an Automotive Expert, Instructor, Speaker and has been in the Automotive Industry for over 30 years. She started Ladies, Start Your Engines — an interactive automotive maintenance and knowledge class designed just for women. Lori helps women to understand the Automotive language and gives them confidence they need to feel empowered by teaching them basic automotive maintenance. Lori’s Contact Info: Business Website – https://ladiesstartyourengines.com/ Instagram – @ladies...
EP. 98: Lyn St. James — “Be Authentic. Be Who You Are. Don’t Try To Be Somebody Else!”
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 26.6 MBLyn St. James’ racing career began in the late 1970s and since then, she was unstoppable. She is known as the American Woman Racing Icon of the Century, and was the first woman to win Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year. Lyn was also the only woman to win an IMSA GT race driving solo (’85 Serengeti 500 at Watkins Glen International Raceway). Aside from being a race car driver, Lyn is also an author, businesswoman, speaker, coach, and mentor. Lyn founded the Women in the Winner’s Circle Found...
EP. 97: Jaime Hjelm — “Don’t Listen With Your Mouth”
May 18, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 36.4 MBJaime Hjelm co-owns and operates Wicked Wrench Co. — an automotive repair shop located in South Elgin, Illinois. She built her first transmission at age 17 by reading a manual, and has built hundreds of transmissions since. She also teaches free Automotive Basics classes through local libraries and has partnered with local community college for auto students to job shadow for a 6-week interval. Jaime’s modeled for several automotive magazines in the late 1990s and has been a fleet mechanic fo...
EP. 96: Rachael Alfonso — “You Are You, and That is Your Super Power!"
May 11, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBRachael Alfonso is a children's book author and the Director Of Operations of Exotic Car Hacks. She wrote What Cars Says — the World’s First and Only children’s book that features 21 sounds from real cars! She started to get interested in cars at an early age. Her interest in cars grew into passion and later on into a career. Rachael persevered her way into the car world in South Florida where she started working in car dealerships and mechanic shops, which opened the door for her to work alo...
EP. 95: Emma McIndoe —Jumping Industries in the Midst of the Pandemic!
April 29, 2022 15:16 - 52 minutes - 30.6 MBEmma McIndoe manages not one, but two of their family businesses, AA Recycling Pty Ltd and Pick-A-Part — an Auto & Metal Recycling business founded by her parents in 1986. Growing up, Emma used to play and spend her time in their factory, that is when she started to get immersed in their business. Prior to joining the Automotive Industry, Emma used to work in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years. Now, Emma is using the skills she learned from her past roles in growing their fami...
Ep 94: Louise Azzopardi--“Be the Person You Wish You Had!”
March 10, 2022 03:01 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBLouise Azzopardi is an entrepreneur, trainer, and an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic. Her business focus is on training and developing individuals in the skilled-trades; however, since she was a child, Louise knew she was meant to wrench. At 15 years old, right out of high school, Louise got into an apprenticeship for heavy vehicle mechanics and since then she has never looked back! Join us in this episode to hear all about how Louise worked her way through the field and right into her pas...
EP 93: Courtney Casale--“If It Was Easy, Everybody Would Be Doing It!”
February 13, 2022 02:42 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBCourtney Casale is a go-getter! Currently, she is a diesel mechanic for the Army National Guard and she is a full-time college student pursuing a degree in marine biology. Courtney has also worked in vinyl wrap shops as an installer and a detailer and she is pursuing a career in racing. As if that wasn’t enough, Courtney is also an influencer and content creator on Instagram and YouTube where she documents her progress building her Subaru WRX to track specs. If you’re looking for inspiration...
EP. 92: Rachel James: “Know What You Want; Envision It, and Then Will Yourself Toward It!”
January 22, 2022 04:42 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBRachel James is a financial advisor, but not just ANY financial advisor. Not only does Rachel show up to her meetings with a half-sleeve and an Edelbrock shirt, Rachel’s clients are blue collar workers—from preppers to owners. Coming from a blue-collar family herself and a long career in the automotive field, Rachel’s passion as a financial advisor has become to help her clients find financial success. Don’t miss this episode! Rachel shares her journey from the aviation field thorough the au...
EP. 91: Nushrat Ahmed—“Have the OVARIES to Say What’s Important and What’s True!”
December 22, 2021 03:42 - 45 minutes - 26.4 MBNushrat is a recent high school graduate who was just accepted to the “pit program” at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina. Nushrat’s dream is to become a race car engineer. Her interest in cars started out of curiosity when she enrolled in an automotive class her junior year in high school, but her passion was ignited when she started driving, especially her 2007 Ford Mustang GT she affectionately calls “Mufasa”. Ride along with us for this episode as this courageous y...
EP. 90: Trish Horstman—“YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!”
December 08, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBEP. 90: Trish Horstman—“YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!” Trish Horstman is the co-founder of Throttle Gals magazine—a printed publication that features women who build, ride, and work on cars, bikes, trucks and anything else with an engine. Not only is Trish one of the leading bad asses at Throttle Gals, but she is also an artist and a wrencher at heart. Trish has loved cars and bikes since she was a young girl working alongside her father in his shop and she has pursu...
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December 08, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBEP. 90: Trish Horstman—“YOU Are a Part of This Just as Much as the Boys Are!” Trish Horstman is the co-founder of Throttle Gals magazine—a printed publication that features women who build, ride, and work on cars, bikes, trucks and anything else with an engine. Not only is Trish one of the leading bad asses at Throttle Gals, but she is also an artist and a wrencher at heart. Trish has loved cars and bikes since she was a young girl working alongside her father in his shop and she has pursu...
Episode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!”
November 24, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBEpisode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!” Ana Kraft is the owner and co-founder of Xena Workwear—a company that designs stylish safety shoes and functional work apparel just for women. Ana envisioned Xena Workwear after years of having to wear clunky men’s safety boots throughout her career in international project engineering. Originally from Kazakhstan and raised in Germany, Ana came travelled across the world to the U.S. ...
Ep.89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!”
November 24, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBEpisode 89: Ana Kraft— “Turn Frustration into Creativity and Do Something About the Things You Don’t Like!” Ana Kraft is the owner and co-founder of Xena Workwear—a company that designs stylish safety shoes and functional work apparel just for women. Ana envisioned Xena Workwear after years of having to wear clunky men’s safety boots throughout her career in international project engineering. Originally from Kazakhstan and raised in Germany, Ana came travelled across the world to the U.S. ...
EP.88: Mercedes Lilienthal—“A Longing for Change Becomes a Thought, Then It Becomes a Desire, and Then It Becomes a Necessity!”
November 10, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 40 MBMercedes Lilienthal is an Oregon-based freelance photojournalist who contributes to The New York Times and several automotive outlets like Car and Driver, Forbes Wheels, Autoblog, and more. Additionally, she is the Editor-At-Large of TREAD Magazine and Feature Editor of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks. Mercedes focuses her work on the automotive industry with particular interest in vehicular adventure travel and inspiring women within the industry. As a child, Mercedes never even considered that a c...
EP87: Rebecca Schnell—“Go Big or Go Home!”
October 27, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBRebecca is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Rebecca doesn’t just drive any monster truck, though, she drives the iconic Big Foot! Rebecca has loved trucks since she was a little girl, but her career as a monster truck driver began after touring and working in the pits with her husband (who’s also a monster truck driver) and realizing this is where her passion truly lies. In 2020, while getting through the pandemic, Rebecca took the plunge and left her ...
EP.87: Rebecca Schnell—“Go Big or Go Home!”
October 27, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBRebecca is a professional monster truck driver with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. Rebecca doesn’t just drive any monster truck, though, she drives the iconic Big Foot! Rebecca has loved trucks since she was a little girl, but her career as a monster truck driver began after touring and working in the pits with her husband (who’s also a monster truck driver) and realizing this is where her passion truly lies. In 2020, while getting through the pandemic, Rebecca took the plunge and left her e...
EP.86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!”
October 07, 2021 19:09 - 54 minutes - 31.7 MBEP86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!” Bethaney is a certified auto technician with over 16 years of experience in the automotive field. Her love for cars began with weekend trips to the race track where her mother and father drag raced and continued through high school and college where she pursued her auto mechanics education. Presently, Bethaney co-owns a mobile repair business with her husband and she has taken her profession...
EP86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!”
October 07, 2021 19:09 - 54 minutes - 31.5 MBEP86: Bethaney Bowman – “Learn as Much as You Can About What You Want to Do. Then Be the Best at It!” Bethaney is a certified auto technician with over 16 years of experience in the automotive field. Her love for cars began with weekend trips to the race track where her mother and father drag raced and continued through high school and college where she pursued her auto mechanics education. Presently, Bethaney co-owns a mobile repair business with her husband and she has taken her professi...
EP.85: Angelina Alcantar--“See Your Worth and Make Them Want You!”
September 30, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBAngelina Alcantar is a seasoned automotive instructor at Riverside City College in California. She brings over 8 years of experience as an auto technician in dealerships, shops, and hot rod/performance shops. Her passion lies in learning as much as possible about the automotive field and then sharing it with her students so they can be successful wherever they choose to be in the industry. Join us in this episode as Angelina shares her wisdom around following your calling, showing your qualif...
EP 85: Angelina Alcantar--“See Your Worth and Make Them Want You!”
September 30, 2021 21:36 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAngelina Alcantar is a seasoned automotive instructor at Riverside City College in California. She brings over 8 years of experience as an auto technician in dealerships, shops, and hot rod/performance shops. Her passion lies in learning as much as possible about the automotive field and then sharing it with her students so they can be successful wherever they choose to be in the industry. Join us in this episode as Angelina shares her wisdom around following your calling, showing your quali...
EP84—Part 2: Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
September 14, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBDorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are...
EP.84: Part 2- Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
September 14, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBDorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are ...
EP.83: Part 1- Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
September 04, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are ...
EP83—Part 1: Dorian Tedder—“Be Who You Truly Are in Your Soul!”
September 04, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBDorian is an automotive glass technician based out of New Mexico. Dorian stumbled into the automotive industry while job searching during a time in his life when he just needed a job. Since then, he has grown to love what he does. Recently, as one of the few transgender men at his company, Dorian was chosen to be a part of the first ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Council at his job. Like Dorian said, he may not know a lot about cars, but he is an expert at becoming who you truly are...
EP 82: Pam Jeffords--“DEI: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”
August 16, 2021 02:56 - 40 minutes - 23.5 MBPam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women’s capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam...
EP.82: Pam Jeffords--“DEI: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable”
August 16, 2021 02:56 - 40 minutes - 23.5 MBPam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women’s capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam ...
EP.81: Lacey Truett—“Fear is Not An Option!”
July 21, 2021 21:45 - 56 minutes - 32.8 MBLacey Truett is a car and motorcycle SSCA female racer based in Alabama. She’s also a track manager and she coaches racing clinics for women and teens. Lacey is the first female racer in her family, but her drive for independence started with her father who insisted she learn how to drive “stick shift” and learn how to change the oil and tires on her first car. Lacey began working in the trades and automotive industry as a service writer at a car dealer, but then worked up to service manager ...
Episode 81: Lacey Truett—“Fear is Not An Option!”
July 21, 2021 21:45 - 56 minutes - 32.7 MBLacey Truett is a car and motorcycle SSCA female racer based in Alabama. She’s also a track manager and she coaches racing clinics for women and teens. Lacey is the first female racer in her family, but her drive for independence started with her father who insisted she learn how to drive “stick shift” and learn how to change the oil and tires on her first car. Lacey began working in the trades and automotive industry as a service writer at a car dealer, but then worked up to service manager...
EP.80: Martina Kwan--“Dare to Do Something Scary—It’s NEVER Too Late!”
July 15, 2021 01:01 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBMartina Kwan is the world's only Chinese/German FIA licensed race car driver. After earning two master's degrees, leading a successful career in finance and accounting with major firms in NYC, and starting two highly awarded and recognized businesses, Martina decided to start a career in racing! The only thing more impressive than her long list of accolades is the fact that she decided to do this at the age of 50. Join us in this episode to learn how Martina thrived beyond her childhood trau...
EP.79: BRI LYNCH--“Your Disadvantage is Your Superpower--Capitalize on it!”
July 02, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBBrionna Lynch is a total Femcanic badass! Not only is she a professional stunt driver, she is also a self-taught mechanic, AND a savvy business woman. At only 24 years old, she is known as the best African American female stunt driver in Hollywood. She has over 50 films and TV credits for stunt driving including the TV shows Preacher and Blue Bloods and the movies Black Panther, Fate of the Furious: In the Family, and Proud Mary. When she’s not stunt driving for Hollywood, she is drift racing...
EP 79: BRI LYNCH--“Your Disadvantage is Your Superpower--Capitalize on it!”
July 02, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBBrionna Lynch is a total Femcanic badass! Not only is she a professional stunt driver, she is also a self-taught mechanic, AND a savvy business woman. At only 24 years old, she is known as the best African American female stunt driver in Hollywood. She has over 50 films and TV credits for stunt driving including the TV shows Preacher and Blue Bloods and the movies Black Panther, Fate of the Furious: In the Family, and Proud Mary. When she’s not stunt driving for Hollywood, she is drift racin...
EP.78: The Women of CARSTAR and Maaco-- Everyday Heroes
June 23, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBOn International Women's Day, Driven Brands featured five amazing women from their CARSTAR and Maaco franchises. Jayme had the opportunity to learn more about CARSTAR and Maaco’s high-quality collision repairs and excellent customer service from the stories shared by these amazing everyday heroes. Working as technicians, painters, detailers, estimators, customer service representatives and store managers, they are on the front lines every day helping customers manage their collision repair e...
EP. 77: Tammy Tecklesnburg--“You Have the Power…Use It!”
April 19, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBTammy Tecklenburg is an established leader, mentor, and visionary in the automotive field. For over 25 years she has been on the front end of launching three companies and taking a major part in eight mergers and acquisition transactions for industry leaders, such as Honeywell, Armored AutoGroup, Spectrum Brands, and Energizer Holdings. As if that wasn’t enough, Tammy has spent most of her career being a trailblazer for other women in the field. She has served as President of Women in Auto C...
EP. 77: Tammy Tecklenburg--“You Have the Power…Use It!”
April 19, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBTammy Tecklenburg is an established leader, mentor, and visionary in the automotive field. For over 25 years she has been on the front end of launching three companies and taking a major part in eight mergers and acquisition transactions for industry leaders, such as Honeywell, Armored AutoGroup, Spectrum Brands, and Energizer Holdings. As if that wasn't enough, Tammy has spent most of her career being a trailblazer for other women in the field. She has served as President of Women in Auto C...