# The Truth About Being a Female Tradie in 2025

An episode of [Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1769667587), 30 Sep 2025, 31 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/e/68dadc186d92c33f9cee76c4/media.mp3

Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube. In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms. ✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about: • The challenges of being one of the few women on site • Standing up to workplace bullying and earning respect • Why spirituality and mindset were key to her success • How she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment success • Why more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing & carpentry 👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait --- Listen: Life of a Female Tradie podcast --- 00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once 01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying 01:44 – Life working in the security industry 02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home 03:09 – Learning a trade through family support 03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts 05:29 – Why women struggled in this role 06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job 07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll 08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing 10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts 11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change 13:23 – Building a successful decorating business 15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades 17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men 19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife 22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer 23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters 26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues 29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes --- Series Producer: Aaron Nelson PR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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