I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to interview amazing everyday midlife women who are doing incredible things. My goal is to use this platform to amplify their voices and showcase their achievements, instead of constantly focusing on celebrity culture. Today, we have an inspiring guest, Angela Hucker, who will share her story with us. Angela is a rare gem in her field, with over 20 years of experience as an industry expert in the male-dominated world of construction. She has an impressive portfolio which includes projects in power, oil and gas, renewables, infrastructure, commercial, civil, and industrial sectors. She has even been featured on the U.S. TV show Megastructures. However, it is her firsthand experience as a FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) worker in remote areas of Australia that has ignited her mission to eradicate the challenges faced by women in the industry and advocate for much-needed change. Angela is the founder and CEO of EPIC (Empowering People in Construction), a dynamic venture that aims to reshape the Australian construction sector by tapping into the potential of women. She is a true force for change in our society and as you will hear in our conversation, she is incredibly humble yet determined and powerful. Tune in and enjoy our discussion which covers:

• Living life to the fullest, adapting to challenges, and embracing change.

• Large-scale projects with budgets reaching billions, like Dubai International Airport and Ferrari Resort.

• The less visible aspects of construction management, such as handling disputes and overseeing contractors.

• A confrontation that had Angela terrified and determined to make a change to the industry.

• The new laws that have recently been implemented and still require significant attention.

• The importance of addressing subconscious biases and educating others to create a cultural shift and change behaviours.

• Focusing on retention and addressing issues rather than just increasing the number of women in the construction industry.

Angela's drive to transform the industry is infectious, motivating us all as we follow her lead. I would love you to follow Angela and her company EPIC. You can find details on her website https://epicservices.group/ and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-hucker/.

The Better Than Before membership (BTB) provides health and wellness resources, community support, and accountability for women in transition. As mentioned in this episode I will be sharing further details about upcoming workshops and how to sign up shortly.

You can also find me on Instagram –

https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and

Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.