Kendra Petty's Inspiring Journey: Surviving Trauma & Thriving in the Parking Industry
09/07/23 • 57 min
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In this episode, John Conway, Dani Crain, and special guest Kendra Petty discuss Kendra's remarkable journey in the parking industry, her experiences with trauma and resilience, and her recently published memoir, "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead."
Kendra Petty is an Executive Vice President at LAZ Parking with decades of parking industry experience. Having survived—and thrived—in male-dominated industries, she is a public speaker, negotiator, dealmaker, and author of “I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead Yet.” She loves fast cars, traveling, bouldering, and scrambling. (For those who don’t know, bouldering is a form of rock climbing, and scrambling is a form of mountaineering.)
In this episode, guest Kendra Petty and hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
How Kendra’s memoir changed her life.
The biggest story in Kendra’s book, which was extremely traumatic and affected her health for 12 years.
How Kendra got started in the parking industry, including her first company, Central Parking System, in Los Angeles.
How Kendra gets out of toxic situations (and you can, too).
Women in leadership roles in the parking industry.
LAZ Parking being the first woman-led company in the parking operations world.
Get a free preview of Kendra’s memoir from her website: https://kendrapettyofficial.com/
Buy Kendra Petty’s memoir from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952491509
The full title of Kendra Petty’s memoir is: "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities...A Story That Cannot Be True, But Is."
Connect with Kendra Petty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-petty-0b872366/
This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Connect with the hosts:
Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/
John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/
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YouTube - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
Mentioned in this episode:
Check Out PRRS Today
Visit www.parkingprrs.com
In this episode, John Conway, Dani Crain, and special guest Kendra Petty discuss Kendra's remarkable journey in the parking industry, her experiences with trauma and resilience, and her recently published memoir, "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead."
Kendra Petty is an Executive Vice President at LAZ Parking with decades of parking industry experience. Having survived—and thrived—in male-dominated industries, she is a public speaker, negotiator, dealmaker, and author of “I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead Yet.” She loves fast cars, traveling, bouldering, and scrambling. (For those who don’t know, bouldering is a form of rock climbing, and scrambling is a form of mountaineering.)
In this episode, guest Kendra Petty and hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway get into:
How Kendra’s memoir changed her life.
The biggest story in Kendra’s book, which was extremely traumatic and affected her health for 12 years.
How Kendra got started in the parking industry, including her first company, Central Parking System, in Los Angeles.
How Kendra gets out of toxic situations (and you can, too).
Women in leadership roles in the parking industry.
LAZ Parking being the first woman-led company in the parking operations world.
Get a free preview of Kendra’s memoir from her website: https://kendrapettyofficial.com/
Buy Kendra Petty’s memoir from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952491509
The full title of Kendra Petty’s memoir is: "I Can't Believe I'm Not Dead: Escaping Abuse, a Cult, Attempted Murder and Other Insanities...A Story That Cannot Be True, But Is."
Connect with Kendra Petty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-petty-0b872366/
This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Connect with the hosts:
Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/
John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-Google-Podcasts
YouTube - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
Mentioned in this episode:
Check Out PRRS Today
Visit www.parkingprrs.com
Previous Episode
Exploring APDS: Let’s Talk About the Alliance for Parking Data Standards
Imagine if the parking industry could share data with other industries not just here in the U.S. but also around the world. We’re a long way off from that being a reality. But there are a bunch of intelligent parking professionals working on trying to make that happen.
In this episode your hosts Dani Crain and John D. Conway discuss the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS) and explore the importance of the parking industry being able to share data with itself and with other industries.
Some of the topics that Dani and John explore include:
In some locations across the U.S., there are specific addresses related to licensing, which is why addresses—and parking data standards—are important.
APDS’s push is to get a standard so that everyone who shares data in the industry can connect to the rest of the world in a common way.
Finding common definitions for the parking industry.
All the things that need to come together in order to create a smart city parking landscape, including public transportation, EV charging, micromobility, and other things.
Focusing on being innovative and coming up with great ideas, and not being bogged down with all money, time, and resources.
Placement of locations versus placement of equipment and services.
This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Connect with the hosts:
Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/
John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-Google-Podcasts
YouTube - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
The Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS) was co-founded by:
British Parking Association (BPA).
European Parking Association (EPA).
International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI).
Learn more about the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS): https://www.allianceforparkingdatastandards.org/
Mentioned in this episode:
Check Out PRRS Today
Visit www.parkingprrs.com
Next Episode
Bad Bosses Versus Great Leaders: The Evolution of Leadership in Parking
In this episode, Dani Crain and John Conway engage in a candid conversation about leadership, the impact of bad bosses, and the importance of fostering a culture of growth in the parking and mobility industry.
In this episode:
Both John and Dani acknowledge that encountering bad bosses is a common experience, so it’s important not to let a bad boss deter you from your career path and growth opportunities.
Dani shares her journey of transitioning between operations and tech, often seeking positions that foster development.
John discusses the need for leaders in the parking industry to create an environment where employees feel comfortable providing honest feedback without fear.
Dani expresses her passion for mentoring and empowering her team members, helping them develop their skills and contribute more effectively to the organization.
This show is sponsored by Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), bringing you a new standard in parking compliance: https://www.parkingprrs.com/
Connect with the hosts:
Dani Crain - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-crain-3754a3178/
John D. Conway - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-d-conway-b55a7025/
Subscribe, like, and follow:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/44KScHB
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3rKBJVn
Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-Google-Podcasts
YouTube - https://bit.ly/Parking-Talk-YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkingtalk-com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkingtlk
Mentioned in this episode:
Check Out PRRS Today
Visit www.parkingprrs.com
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