In our final episode from the 2025 Women in Mining Conference, we’re joined by the passionate, bold, and trailblazing Jessica Scanlan—geological engineer, social media influencer, and founder of Mine Life Media. Jessica shares her unique path from a small-town girl in handmade dresses to becoming a respected voice in the mining industry.
We dive into her early aspirations, challenges in mining, the power of mentorship, and how she turned burnout into a bold new business rooted in storytelling and education. From internships at Stillwater Mine to building a media company that highlights the beauty and grit of mining life, Jessica’s authenticity and drive are contagious.
We talk Dwayne the Rock (yes, really), core logging confessions, college mining competitions, mental health, the power of social media, and what the future of mining communication might look like.
A massive thank you to the Women in Mining USA for inviting us to San Antonio and giving us the platform to highlight such impactful voices. We’ve been truly honored to capture and share these conversations. Brass in and Join Mining Minds as We Welcome Jessica Scanlan to the Face!
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Chapters:
00:00 A Mining Dream Starts at Stillwater
11:14 Knowing early she wanted to be a geologist
15:55 Facing Fears to find what you love
29:20 Leveraging Communication Early
46:52 Support in Mining (
1:15:32 Meeting Dwayne
1:41:03 Future Miner
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