With Her Two Hands

On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Henry, a dynamic media maven who has seamlessly shifted gears from broadcasting and a successful career as Host on Breakfast TV, to mastering the mechanics of the automotive world. As the founder of She Auto Know, she combines her passions and is on a mission to bridge the gender gap in the automotive industry and empowering women to take control of both the...

On this episode of With Her Two Hands, we're thrilled to be joined by Dezire Grafton, a dedicated automotive technician at Toyota and a resilient mother of three. Dez, as she prefers to be called, dove into the world of automotive repair somewhat later in life, transforming her initial curiosity into a flourishing career through sheer determination and relentless self-education. Starting with a challenging project on a mk2 Supra, D...

In this episode of With Her Two Hands, Bogi sits down with 'Dora Marquez', a skilled Latina auto mechanic and fabricator who has experienced some pretty extreme sexism and racism throughout her career. Using a pseudonym to protect her identity, Dora brings decades of invaluable experience and unyielding passion for her craft to our conversation. Despite facing harsh discrimination that escalated to a victorious EEOC case, Dora's de...

On this weeks episode Bogi is joined by Jasmine Green all the way from Australia! Jasmine is an incredibly talented Jane of all trades who spends her days working professionally as an automotive upholsterer for a restoration and customization shop, and by night she builds her own one of a kind radically custom minitrucks and lowriders. Her metal work and fabrication is pure art, and her attention to detail and commitment to honing ...

In this episode Bogi is joined by past guest Jill Trotta, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, to have an important discussion on why women leave the trades and what we feel needs to change in order to see the numbers of women (and other minorities) increase in the trades.

Women make up less than 10% across all trades in the United States, and in many trades its less than 2%. Over the past decade or so, t...

Step into the world of automotive artistry as we sit down for a heartfelt conversation with the talented Cynthia Godinez! With over 12 years of experience, her passion for shaping metal knows no bounds, and her skill is matched only by her humility. She got her start in collision repair, and then transitioned to the world of classic car restorations and custom car builds and never looked back. Get ready to be inspired by Cynthia's ...

Join us for a deeply moving and candid conversation with a remarkable trailblazer in the world of diesel technicians. Despite her groundbreaking career spanning over decades, our guest has chosen to remain anonymous due to a harrowing experience with a stalker—an unfortunate reality she faced while navigating the challenges of being a woman in the trades. Through her anonymous persona, she bravely shares her journey, from confronti...

Prepare to be impressed on this episode of "With Her Two Hands" as we introduce you to an extraordinary young entrepreneur who's already making waves in the world of custom painting. At just 18 years old, she's the proud owner of her own rapidly growing business, and it’s no surprise given her incredible work and talent! Join us as she shares her inspiring journey, from high school graduation to the launch of her fully operational ...

Tune in for an inspiring ride with Ariel Huff on "With Her Two Hands." As a new mom, automotive technician, and custom car enthusiast, Ariel's journey is one of resilience and determination. Despite facing challenges like sexual harassment and industry biases, she refuses to let anything dim her passion for cars. Join us as Ariel shares her story of overcoming obstacles, pursuing her dreams, and carving out her place in a male-domi...

Tune in to meet a true trailblazer on this week’s episode of With Her Two Hands. Dr. Karen Salvaggio is a veteran in the male-dominated world of racing and defied the odds and blazed her own path to success. Join us as we delve into her remarkable career spanning over 40 years, from her groundbreaking achievements on the racetrack to her tireless efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry.

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Guest: Grace Claudio - Master Certified/Master High Voltage Specialist for BMW

🎙️ Step into the ring of inspiration as Bogi welcomes Grace Claudio from New York on this week's episode of With Her Two Hands. Grace's story is a testament to resilience and determination, as she traded in her boxing gloves for a set of wrenches, carving her path from amateur boxer with dreams of going pro to a skilled master automotive technician.

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Guest: Paris McGowan - Harley Davidson Motorcycle Technician

🎙️ This week’s guest on "With Her Two Hands" literally went from grease to grease. Paris McGowan was working in the fast food industry and is now a certified Harley Davidson technician! Her love affair with bikes started when her mom bought a Harley. She originally got a job working at a Harley dealership selling merchandise, and she fell in love with the culture.

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Guest:  Danielle Browne - Master Plumber

Join us this week on "With Her Two Hands" for a live chat with Danielle Browne, affectionately known as Twig. Hailing from Newfoundland, Canada, She brings 16 years of plumbing expertise, coupled with a deep passion for addressing the important and often considered taboo topic of mental health in the trades.

Join us for what promises to be an insightful conversation as she shares her journey...

This episode is about the journey of Jenna Nowicki, a Welder and Fabricator hailing from Manitoba, Canada. She is a construction welder currently in pursuit of her red seal certification. Jenna's story is a testament to passion and dedication. Discover how she not only excels in her craft but also champions the cause of encouraging young women to enter the trades. Enjoy listening to this empowering episode!

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Guest:  Athena Ransom - Custom Motorcycle builder

Gear up for an unforgettable ride on the latest episode of "With Her Two Hands" as we dive into the fascinating world of custom motorcycles with the extraordinary Athena "Chickie" Ransom.

A true trailblazer and owner of Vagabond Chopper in South Florida, Chickie started her career in the early '80s, defying the odds as one of few women in the male-dominated bike building scene. Join...

Guest:  Whitney Buettner - Journeyman Carpenter and Entrepreneur 

This week’s guest found her career by chance when she graduated college and needed to find a job. Over a decade later, she hasn’t looked back. Whitney Buettner, a proud Metis woman, says of the trades “It’s rewarding. It’s extremely challenging. Every day is a blank slate.” She earned her Red AND Blue Seal Tickets in Carpentry in 2017 and has recently ventured into e...

Guest:  Jenna Miranda - Journeywoman Electrician turned Harley Davidson Technician

First episode of 2024! We’re back with more great tradeswomen for you to meet! In this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Jenna Miranda, a former Journeywoman Electrician, turned Harley Davidson Technician. Though she is still in her 20’s, Jenna has made a career out of the trades since before she graduated high school. She is proof of all the incr...

Guest:  Lia Lamela - Journeywoman Electrician and host of the Sparky Life Podcast

Lia Lamela came to the skilled trades later in her career journey, but once she found her way to them - she dove in head first. A strong willed, spunky New Jersey Girl (like your host!) Lia did in 3 years what most do in 4 to 5 years. She quickly became an evangelist for the skilled trades and even has her own podcast that she produces and hosts calle...

Guest:  Tamara Robertson - Biomolecular Engineer, Maker and co-host of MythBusters

Tonight’s guest, Tamara Robertson, may be best known for her roles as co-host and fabricator on the reboots of Mythbusters, but what you may not know is that she is also a Patent holding, OSHA Certified Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer with over a decade of experience as a Design Engineer working on Greenfield Startups, developing patentable techno...