Episode 56: From Chemist to Furniture Maker + Kelly Parker

12/16/20 • 42 min

Listen to the amazing Kelly Parker as she talks about why she loves dragonflies....making curved boxes and all kinds of furniture as her "second" career. You will love her passion for storytelling through her work and bringing her clients into the artistic process!

And check out our new partner Athena Outfitters.com and use code RYL15 to save 15% off any purchase. They specialize in helping women in the trades find clothes that fit their bodies, and keep them warm and safe on any jobsite!

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Ep 55: Best Selling Children's Author + Helena Ku Rhee

If you are starting to get ready for xmas and have some little ones on your list...you won't want to miss listening to best-selling children's book author Helena Ku Rhee! She created a gorgeous book along with famous illustrator @pascalcampionart that tells the story of her blue collar working family. Its tender and imaginative and such a lovely story of following your dreams.

You will get to hear how her parents got her to law school and to working for Hollywood Film Studios in LA...but secretly she wanted to be a writer. Her way of teasing out often hidden themes in society in kids books is amazing. So entertaining and I can't wait to see the Disney movie in the future!

So pull up a hot cocoa and settle in to hear why you needs her books in your life!

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Ep 57: Ballet Slippers to Steel Toe Boots! + Brandy Kawalka

Happy New Year! and welcome to a 6 episode series we are hosting called "Women You Should Know". These are women who are proving how successful you can be in the trades. Brandy Kawulka turned in her ballet shoes to become a finish carpenter and created a high-end cabinet shop with her husband Paul Keller.

So yes they are both cabinet makers! Listen in to hear how they make that work with 2 kids and have built a super successful remodeling business in Vancouver. You won't want to miss her confidence and positive view of women in the trades! She celebrates "blue collar" work and believes women shine because they are detail oriented, creative problem solvers and great communicators.

And check out her new podcast "All Things Renovation" where she educates clients about what is actually involved in a remodel. She's going to cover it all so give her a follow and let's support a fellow female podcaster in the trades sharing her voice and expertise! Listen and learn how YOU might promote your business by adding a podcast like she is doing.

Books Mentioned:

> E-myth by Michael Gerber

> 7 Habits of Highly Successful People

> Profit First