Women at WIRC
A podcast for and about women in residential construction (WIRC), remodeling and design, brought to you by Custom Builder, Pro Remodeler and Pro Builder magazines. Join the conversation, and meet up at our next WIRC Conference.
Episodes
We spend 90% of our time indoors—but how much thought do we give to how our homes affect our health?
In this episode, Pauline Hammerbeck sits down with Liz Miles, Vice President of Residential at the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), to explore how the built environment passively impacts our wellbeing every single day—from the air we breathe to the lighting we're exposed to, the water we drink, and even that noisy neigh...
In this episode of Women at WIRC, Mary Peters, founder of Sasquatch Contracting in Boise, Idaho, shares how failing twice helped her build a successful new service division, Yeti Services. It's a candid look at missteps, lessons learned, and, ultimately, how those failures ultimately shaped a healthier, more consistent business model.
This episode is a great roadmap for others looking to looking to diversify, find new sources of re...
In our latest episode of Women at WIRC, Michal Porter, senior lead scientist at Dupont's performance building solutions business, including their Corian Design brand, spoke with us about her work in advancing sustainable building materials and practices and what other businesses can do to lower their own impact.
Sara Jorgensen, senior designer at Harrell Design + Build believes that homes should be designed to adapt with owners as they age. In this episode of the Women at WIRC podcast, Jorgensen discusses the pros of universal design for all homeowners, no matter their age or ability.
In this episode, Pauline Hammerbeck of Custom Builder talks with Melissa Kennedy, president of Meadowlark Design Build in Southeast Michigan, about the evolution of project management in custom homebuilding. They discuss the rise of the “construction concierge” model, how client expectations have changed post-COVID, and strategies for delivering high-touch service without burning out your team. Melissa shares practical insights on ...
The 2025 Women in Residential Construction Conference wrapped on Sept. 26, but the work is not over. On the final day of the conference, attendees heard from Camille Jenkins, who provides coaching and consulting services through her business, Camille's Keys.
Having attended WIRC over the past several years, Jenkins shares with audience members the importance of keeping conversations going and continuing to be inspired by other wom...
In this episode of Women at WIRC, we sit down with Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tst ink and Nancy Keenen, CEO of Dahlin Architecture, Planning, and Interiors, to unpack the just-released findings from the America at Home Study.
The data shows what many in housing are missing: the pandemic permanently reshaped how people want to live. Affordability pressures, new household formations, and the rising demand for wellness-focused environment...
Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing at home remodeling and design platform Houzz, knows her way around the client. From understanding client expectations to helping housing industry professionals navigate ever-changing AI tools, Hausman has experience with it all.
In this episode of Women at WIRC, we talk with Hausman about her role at Houzz and how home builders can stay up to date on the latest marketing tools—and...
Kat Klingenberg, founder of passive building non-profit Phius, discusses the explosive growth in passive building interest. From building the first certified passive house in Champaign, Illinois, to working on 53-story towers in Brooklyn, she explains how the movement has evolved beyond energy efficiency. Secondary benefits like air quality and grid-resilience are now the primary selling points, "energy savings is just gravy," she ...
Mary Peters, owner of Sasquatch Contracting in Boise, Idaho, discusses a new division of her business: Yeti Services, launched this year to deliver small home improvement and home maintenance work. Her diligence in verifying the market need, building a dedicated team, and effectively cross-marketing the two businesses offers a roadmap for others looking to diversify, find new sources of revenue, and address underserved needs in the...
Cammie Beckert, managing director and co-owner of Cameron Custom in Scottsdale, Arizona, shares her experience of transitioning from a highly successful, family-owned luxury production builder to leading the start-up (and suffering the growing pains) of a new division with a very different business model.
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