The Rise of Female Tradies in Australia

In this episode of The ToolShed Podcast, I spoke with Steph Apostolidis—better known as the Melbourne Chippy Chick—about her journey into the trades and how she’s reshaping the culture for women in construction across Australia. Steph shares the origin of the Tradie Lady Club, a growing community supporting female tradies through connection, events, and mentorship. From tackling isolation on job sites to empowering women to start their own businesses, this is a story of resilience, passion, and community-driven change. What You’ll Learn: – How Steph got into carpentry and built her career – Why she created the Tradie Lady Club – Common challenges women face in the trades – How community can transform confidence and opportunity – Inspiring stories of female-led trade businesses – The importance of support networks in the building industry If you’re a woman in trades, a builder passionate about inclusivity, or looking to understand how culture impacts performance on-site, this episode is a must-listen. To connect with Stefanie, Check all the links below: ✅ Follow Melbourne Chippy Chick on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melbournechippychick ✅ Join the Tradie Lady Club (Facebook Group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/tradieladyclub ✅ Check out the Tradie Lady Club Website & Merch https://www.tradieladyclub.com.au 📌 Want to identify and fix the ONE issue holding your business back? Take the Builder’s Scorecard in just 90 seconds and get personalized insights on how to improve your business. https://bit.ly/BuildersSuccessScorecard Stay tuned next week when we talk about it. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, stay healthy.