Podcast Description

After spending years behind a desk crunching numbers and raising three children as a young mother, Jessica found herself craving something that would engage her naturally active personality. Through an exploratory trades program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, she discovered welding – an art form that challenged her physically and mentally while providing the creative outlet she desperately needed. Jessica's story serves as a powerful inspiration for women contemplating a career in the trades or anyone feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job. Listen now to discover how sometimes the brightest futures are forged in the heat of transformation and sparks of courage. What risk might you take today to create your own happiness?

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