What actually happens when you mix motorsports ambitions, hands-on automotive classes, and a willingness to post real wins and mistakes online?

In this conversation, Nush Ahmed breaks stereotypes about women in manufacturing, shares the truth about getting started in trades, and pulls back the curtain on building a visible career outside the traditional corporate ladder.

With host Jessica Urbans, they call out old myths, laugh about shop-floor lingo, and challenge everyone in the industry to embrace authenticity, support newcomers, and foster genuine networks, both in the shop and across social media.

Sparked by personal stories and hard-earned advice, this episode uncovers the value of community, ongoing learning, and the courage it takes to be honest about both setbacks and successes.

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Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaurbans/

Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinacasanova/

Connect with Nush on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nushrata/

Sisterhood of the Trades: www.sisterhoodofthetrades.com

Podcasts Nush Mentioned

Next Gen MFG: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ysum3HDA82rlHeuxoaBge

The Sisterhood Takes the Mic: https://open.spotify.com/show/33RtOsuAu2Wl5X4WiiG4zw

Two Bolts Short of a Flange:https://open.spotify.com/show/6pmLbiTozQOjsh4d7fun2s

The Union Mic Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hgMQcjfZ5grvbzudveskn

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00:00 From Valves to Motorsport Fabrication

04:17 "Finding Passion Through Hot Wheels"

06:40 "Overcoming Barriers to Trade School"

12:07 Networking for Career Opportunities

14:45 "Sharing Mistakes for Growth"

17:54 LinkedIn Thrives on Questions

20:45 "Connecting, Posting, and Being Seen"

24:12 Podcast Projects by Sisterhood

29:18 "Evaluating Career Investment Motives"

32:44 "Climbing Success Isn't Easy"

35:23 Learning Programming & Underwater Welding

40:31 "Choosing School Through Robots"

41:59 "Connect with Nusha Ahmed"

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