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November 12, 2024 31 mins
"Do whatever makes you happy. The only thing holding you back is you." In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight sit down with Louise Baker, founder of Womanic, an all-female garage in Birmingham. Louise shares her story of leaving a retail job to pursue her passion for cars and establish a business designed to break down stereotypes and make auto repairs accessible for everyone. As a single mother, Louise built her garage to be flexible, approachable, and empowering - offering a collection and delivery service tailored to busy schedules. She also shares the motivation behind her “Heels to Wheels” course, teaching essential car maintenance to people of all backgrounds. This episode is filled with wisdom, resilience, and a genuine love for cars that shines through in every part of Louise's journey. Key Moments: [00:00:00] Introduction: Christian’s F1 game show challenge [00:04:46] Guest Intro: Welcoming Louise Baker [00:05:21] Starting Womanic: From supermarket shelves to garage tools [00:08:02] The Flexibility of Womanic: Running a business around family life [00:11:19] Early Inspirations: Childhood memories with her father and first cars [00:13:13] Breaking the Mould: Being a female mechanic and supporting women drivers [00:14:01] Building Customer Trust: Transparent repairs and empowering clients [00:16:44] Social Media for Inspiration: How TikTok and Instagram help spread the message [00:25:51] STEM and School Talks: Inspiring the next generation of engineers Featuring: Louise Baker Presented by: Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill Episodes are released weekly and you can follow the Spark Inside on: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Podcast Website: www.thesparkinside.co.uk  The Spark Inside is an 18Sixty production brought to you by Niterra UK Ltd. 
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