Meg’s path to becoming an electrician is anything but ordinary. From overcoming health challenges to celebrating her 30th birthday hugging cows, she brings a refreshingly real perspective on resilience, integrity in the trades, and carving your own path as a woman in the electrical industry.
Meg opens up about the realities of being a female electrician in a male-dominated field, the strength she’s built through personal health challenges, and how her love for powerlifting keeps her motivated.
With honesty at the core of her work, Meg discusses why integrity matters so much in the trades and how she wants to use social media to uplift and empower others. This episode is packed with insight, humour, inspiration, and a candid look at what it means to thrive as a woman carving her own path in the trades.
Key Takeaways
- Meg transitioned from hospitality to becoming an electrician by chance.
- She enjoys the practical aspects of her job and the variety it brings.
- Self-employment has its challenges, but Meg has had a positive start.
- Building trust with clients is crucial in the trades.
- As a female electrician, Meg has faced scepticism but has earned respect.
- Daily tasks include renovations and complex electrical systems.
- Health challenges have made Meg more resilient and appreciative of life.
- Powerlifting has become a significant part of Meg's life post-recovery.
- Meg's unique 30th birthday involved spending time with rescued cows.
- She aims to empower others, especially women, through social media.
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Instagram: LifeOfAFemaleTradie_
Facebook: Life Of A Female Tradie
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Instagram: Shes.electric.electrical
Facebook: Shes Electric - Electrical Contractor
Chapters
00:00 Trigger warning
00:30 Start of Megs Journey Into Becoming An Electrician
04:51 Transition to Self-Employment
10:27 Experiences as a Female Electrician
16:30 Health Challenges and Resilience
26:32 Journey into Powerlifting
33:36 The Addictive Nature of Strength Training
37:23 Unique 30th Birthday Experience
42:15 Social Media and Empowerment in Trades
47:30 Future Aspirations and Lifting Competitions
55:36 Thank You and Follow For More
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