Episodes
Nov. 13, 2024
Lauren Fahey: Transforming the NexGen in Construction
In this episode of The Powerhouse Project, host Lisa Laronde speaks with Lauren Fahey, the Executive Director at NexGen in Australia, where she leads initiatives to inspire, educate and empower the next generation in the con…
Oct. 30, 2024
Tanya LaBuick: Fuck What They Think
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Tanya LaBuick, a certified project manager and business coach, about her journey in project management, sports, and entrepreneurship.
Oct. 16, 2024
Minister Filomena Tassi: The Importance of Gender Equity in the Workforce
In this episode, host Lisa Laronde sits down with Minister Filomena Tassi, head of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, for an insightful conversation.
July 23, 2024
Julie Cafley: Gender Partnership in DEI
This week, host Lisa Laronde interviews Julie Cafley, a leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). They discuss the importance of including men in the conversation and the need for gender partnership.
July 10, 2024
Shelley Gray: Women Redefining Skilled Trades
Host Lisa Laronde interviews Shelley Gray, the CEO of SkilledTradesBC about her journey in leadership as a woman in the trades. They dive into the significance of representation, the unique challenges women face in male-domi…
June 26, 2024
Miranda Steele: 'Ellevating' Women in Leadership
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Miranda Steele, a strategic communications executive and president of Ellevate Toronto.
June 12, 2024
Melissa Alexander: Second Chances
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Melissa Alexander, a floor-covering apprentice, peer worker, mentor, and activist.
May 29, 2024
Meg Mathes: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Transgender Individuals
Host Lisa Laronde interview Meg Mathes about creating an inclusive workplace while sharing her journey in the skilled trades as a transgender woman.
May 15, 2024
Adam Gaiser of Mark's Commercial: A Quest for PPE Inclusivity
Host Lisa Laronde welcomes Adam Gaiser, the AVP of Sales for Mark’s Commercial.
May 1, 2024
Brandi Ferenc: Retaining Women in the Trades
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Brandi Ferenc, the founder of Fair-Trades Toolbox Inc.
April 17, 2024
Maggie Casey: In Pursuit of Fairness
Host Lisa Laronde interviews up and coming civil litigator Magdalena (Maggie) Casey.
April 3, 2024
Victoria LaBillois: Economic Reconciliation
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Victoria LaBillois about her journey into the trades as an entrepreneur and Indigenous woman.
March 20, 2024
Olympic Boxer Mandy Bujold: Fight Like a Mother
Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Olympic Boxer Mandy Bujold about her most important fights in and out of the ring.
March 8, 2024
Ironworker & Motivational Speaker Jamie McMillan
Ironworker & Motivational Speaker Jamie McMillan