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In this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce Kabri Lerman-Schmid, a project superintendent with 17 years of experience at Hensel Phelps. Specializing in aviation and university campus programs, Kabri discusses her true passion: workforce well-being. The conversation centers around the critical concept of psychological safety in the construction industry. Kabri defines psychological safety, shares practical strategies for field leaders to implement it, and highlights real-life success stories demonstrating its positive impacts on team performance and project outcomes. The episode closes with Kabri sharing her favorite podcasts for personal and professional growth and advice for young women entering the industry.

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In this episode: Angela Gardner and Christi Powell are joined by Kristen Pressimone, a project manager at Chesapeake Contracting Group. Kristen shares her journey in the construction industry, discussing the projects she's been working on and the importance of women in the field. They talk about overcoming challenges, advocating for oneself, and the opportunities available for women in construction. Kristen also offers advice for women feeling outnumbered in meetings and encourages them to speak up and pursue their passions. The discussion highlights the diverse roles women can pursue in construction and the value of mentorship and networking. Thanks for listening!

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In this episode: Angela and Christi welcome back Ethan James, also known as The Honest Carpenter. Ethan, a professional carpenter and popular YouTuber with over 895,000 subscribers, shares updates since his last appearance. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to a new workshop, the benefits and differences of creating online courses compared to YouTube content, and his plans for writing educational carpentry books for children. The conversation also delves into the need for more tradespeople in the industry and initiatives to attract the next generation. The episode concludes with Ethan offering valuable advice to the cohosts on improving their YouTube channel and informing the audience on how to find his content online.

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