From Nurse to Mechanic: Why Women Belong in the Trades with Desiree Hill

From nursing to female mechanic, flipping cars for profit, and building Crown's Corner Mechanic.

Host Andrew Brown talks with Desiree Hill, known as She Mechanic, about her bold career change to trades—from healthcare to launching Crown’s Corner Mechanic. They explore how women are breaking into skilled trades careers, what it takes to succeed as a female mechanic, and the role of flipping cars for profit in building confidence and skills.

This inspiring conversation highlights the future of the trades industry, the importance of mentorship, and how social media is helping more people find their path in plumbing apprenticeships, carpentry, HVAC, electricians, plumbers, and construction craftsmanship.

IN THIS EPISODE:

● (00:00) – Introduction: Andrew Brown on skilled trades careers & industry advocacy

● (03:12) – Desiree’s path: Career change to trades from nursing into mechanics

● (08:25) – Flipping cars for profit: Building confidence & skills with hands-on learning

● (15:40) – Launching Crown’s Corner Mechanic: From driveway projects to a full shop

● (24:18) – Women in the trades industry: Female mechanic success stories & plumbing apprenticeships

● (36:55) – Lessons in entrepreneurship: Problem-solving, creativity & leadership in skilled trades careers

Key Takeaways:

● A career change to trades is possible at any age—Desiree Hill proves it with her journey from nursing to becoming a successful female mechanic.

● Flipping cars for profit can be a gateway to learning, entrepreneurship, and a long-term role in the skilled trades industry.

● Social media is breaking barriers by showcasing women in plumbing apprenticeships, carpentry, HVAC, electricians, and construction trades careers.

● Building a personal brand like She Mechanic inspires the next generation of skilled tradespeople and advocates for industry-wide change.

About the Guest:

Desiree Hill, also known as She Mechanic, is the founder of Crown’s Corner Mechanic. A former healthcare worker turned female mechanic, she built her career by flipping cars for profit and teaching herself mechanical skills. Now a respected advocate in the trades industry, she uses her platform to inspire women and the next generation of skilled trades careers through mentorship, education, and real-world problem-solving.

Keywords:

Skilled Trades Careers, Career Change to Trades, Female Mechanic, Flipping Cars for Profit, Plumbing Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Trades Industry, Trades Careers, Tradespeople, Advocacy, Education, Industry Experts, Contractors, Andrew Brown, Desiree Hill, She Mechanic, Crown's Corner Mechanic, Toolfetch, Skilled Trades Advisory Council, Carpentry, HVAC, Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Construction, Craftsmanship, Problem-Solving, Creativity

Resource Links:

• TikTok: @SheMechanic
• Instagram: CrownsCorner_SheMechanic
• Website: Crown's Corner Mechanics

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