Ariel Huff is a high school auto shop teacher that restores classic cars as a hobby. Her restoration skills are engine rebuilding, customizing, body work, transmission rebuilds, wiring, brakes, and pinstriping—all on cars 1980 and older. Her love for “old cars” began early on and her vision to be the 50’s pinup girl AND “the car under the hood” began with car shows. Join us on this short, but sweet episode where Ariel tells us exactly how to see your vision and then become it. Audience feedback ...
Sep 16, 2019•20 min
Meet Jasmine Lawrence. She is a single mother of a 2-year-old, a full-time automotive service technician, and the founder of Steelettos Garage—a mobile automotive repair business in Atlanta, Georgia. In this week’s episode, Jasmine takes us through her journey as an African American woman in the automotive industry—from juggling motherhood to time management to just “figuring it out”. Jasmine talks about how she “made her own seat at the table” and advises us all dust ourselves off because “at t...
Sep 09, 2019•50 min
Meet the “Collisionista”—Petra Schroeder! In this week’s episode, Petra takes us through her transcontinental journey in the automotive industry starting in Germany and ending right here in the USA. After 47 years in the automotive industry, Petra shares what allowed her to succeed in her career with emphasis on relationship skills like mutual respect, presence, and genuine transparency. She also offers her own best practices to succeed as a woman in the automotive and skilled trades world. Join...
Aug 28, 2019•52 min•Ep. 22
Stephanie is a welder, metal artist, fabricator, former welding instructor and now works for the American Welding Society tour with the Careers in Welding Trailer. We dive into what it was like being a single mom working, taking classes and caring for her ill father. She made it through a hurricane destroying her house all while building her welding career. She is a 4’11” powerhouse and has been in welding for 18 years and still going strong. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you t...
Aug 23, 2019•45 min•Ep. 21
You asked for it and here it is served on a silver platter—car DIY videos! Katie from Katie’s Garage is a tax accountant by day and YouTube vlogger by night. She takes her viewers back to car basics with step-by-step instructional videos. Search YouTube for Katie's Garage. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.c...
Aug 09, 2019•39 min•Ep. 20
Have you ever been curious about racing? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to get in the driver’s seat of a race car and drive on a real track? If so, this episode is for you! This week is all about how to dabble in racing. You do not need a race car; you don’t even need a sports car. In fact, it’s a lot easier than I thought it would be and definitely something everyone and ANYONE can do. Join us as Lynn and Karen from Shift Up Now walk us through how to get racing checked off your bucke...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 19
Jayme B. here and wanted to share a special announcement with the Femcanic Garage community. I also wanted to just say thank you. The Femcanic Garage podcast is not my podcast. It is a sisterhood and belongs to all of us female motorheads, wrenchers, painters, welders, racers, detailers and interior specialist. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can ...
Jul 14, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 18
“If you want something in life, the hard truth is you have to step outside of your comfort zone. You’ll always be your worst critic, but that’s a part of growing. Failing has to happen and it’s a hard pill to swallow, but staying persistent and not giving up will get you where you want to be. Stay humble and don’t be an ass hole!”—and this is the long and short of Connie Manjavinos--this week’s Femcanic in the driver’s seat. Connie is the founder of Girls Behind the Gun, a social media platform ...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
Meet Christina Lam! This Femcanic badass is a race car driver with Hi-Speed Motorsports-- a race shop in Milford, CT that specializes in BMW racecars. She also competes in the Super Touring 2 class of National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and she’s an official and the Time Trial director for the NASA Northeast region. She’s officiated on the regional and national levels for NASA and as if that wasn’t enough, she’s a Bell Helmets Women in Motorsports Mentor and an instructor for Skip Barber Raci...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 16
Me and Connie from @GirlsBehindtheGun break down the 2019 Women in Automotive Conference. We had so much fun chatting about this amazing event…it was like “shootin’ the sh!t” with an old friend. If you have ever been a little curious about this conference, here’s your chance for a free peek! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website...
Jun 28, 2019•33 min•Ep. 15
Madison has done exhaust work on super cars and currently is a welder/fabricator for an independent classic car restoration shop. For fun, her and her boyfriend race SCCA Rally Cross. During the interview we dive into some challenges she had to over-come in order to follow her heart's desire. Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our websit...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
She was taken home from the hospital in her father’s General Lee and it was all downhill from there! At 8 years old, she’s one of Mopar’s (and Elvis’) biggest fans. She has attended car shows nationwide, she has her own 1973 Dodge D100 (“Pinkie Pie”), and she’s been on the cover of Chrysler Power Magazine with NASCAR hall of famer, Richard Petty. Checkout this interview and find out how this little Femcanic has become the superstar that she is! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you...
Jun 17, 2019•27 min•Ep. 13
Meet Chris Cozad--this Femcanic is a local legend in the automotive and LGBT communities in Columbus, Ohio! She is an entrepreneur, an LGBTQ activist, an environmentalist, an instructor at the local community college, and an all-around RESPECTABLE human being! Chris has owned and managed her own automotive shop, Alternative Auto Care, for 25 years. Through her work, she and her all-female staff strive to change negative stereotypes around mechanics and to offer quality auto repair service at a f...
Jun 11, 2019•45 min
This episode features a seven year old rock star named Victoria. This is our first podcast to feature a young girl. We wanted other young girls to hear a voice that sounds just like theirs. She shares details about the car she is building with her Dad and flips script by putting me in the driver seat. Enjoy! Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can ...
Jun 04, 2019•39 min•Ep. 11
I am talking to you, Mom. I am talking to you, Dad. And I am talking to all of you girls and women who have not felt supported in doing something you love. THIS EPISODE IS FOR ALL OF YOU! Women and parents turn up the sound and sit down with me and Julia as we discuss this family’s inspiring story of how they overcame the heart-breaking and frustrating messages of society that almost broke her daughter’s free spirit. Julia takes us through the journey of how she was told that it was wrong for he...
May 24, 2019•29 min•Ep. 10
Every wondered what it would be like to attend a conference of all women in the automotive industry? This is your chance to get a little taste of it. You can get more information about WIN- Women Industry Network by visiting their website. https://thewomensindustrynetwork.site-ym.com/ Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at htt...
May 21, 2019•26 min•Ep. 9
During this episode Serria shares what it was like being on the All Girls Garage for Safelite Autoglass. What was it like working with Bogi, Faye and Christy? She shares her experience. The Motor Trend network aired the show on May 11, 2019. You can catch Serria’s full interview in episode two of the Femcanic Garage podcast. During episode two Serria shares tips and tricks about installing auto glass and her thoughts and feelings before the All Girls Garage taping. Audience feedback drives the s...
May 14, 2019•8 min•Ep. 8
Amanda Gordon is the owner of GoJo Auto dealership. Her dealership is helping women in automotive on both sides of the table. They want to inspire, train and place women in the automotive space in positions other than clerical (statistically women outsell men 11-8 on the sales floor), and educate and empower female auto buyers so they confidently walk into a successful purchase experience. They have an all-female staff currently because representation is key, and GoJo Auto is deeply rooted in th...
May 08, 2019•51 min•Ep. 7
Laura Landes is in the driver seat this week. She is an automotive welder and fabricator. She has been welding for over seven years and in the industry over ten. Laura has traveled with drifting race teams and worked for a high-end company that specializes in racing headers and exhausts. This is a powerful interview for any women that has experienced discrimination in the workplace or a time that a person has tried to pull power moves. She shares her story about how she started down the path of ...
May 02, 2019•44 min•Ep. 6
Today in the driver seat is Liz Prestella. She a full-time mechanic with the 37 cup car of Chris Buescher at JTG racing. She is the tire specialist and travels the full cup schedule which is 38 races between February and November. She has been working in NASCAR since 2012 when she started working on the truck team for Jennifer Jo Cobb. She was the rear tire changer along with a mechanic for this team from 2012-2016. She also changed tires in the cup series in over 50 races from 2014-2015 and fro...
Apr 25, 2019•51 min•Ep. 5
Ginger owns a custom paint shop in California & is celebrating her two-year anniversary as the owner of Kiss My G.A.S. She will be sharing triumphs and the lessons she has learned along the way. She can be found on Instagram @ginganinjadotcom and www.kmgasoakland.com Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com...
Apr 15, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
During this episode I share my first experience as a Femcanic at an ALL-WOMAN automotive event including my insights, inspirations, and rookie MISTAKES! As promised, the link to the Brene Brown's Ted talk about the power of vulnerability. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en#t-104995 Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you to text me at (614) 953-6380. I am excited to connect with you! What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You...
Apr 08, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today in the driver’s seat we have Sierra Feehley, a Safelite Autoglass store manager in the Orlando market. She is a registered technician and will be walking us through the basic do’s and don’ts of windshield installations. Do not attempt to remove and replace your windshield yourself until you listen to this. Sierra was selected as the Safelite Autoglass brand representative for the All Girls Garage on the Motor Trend Network. During the episode of All Girls Garage she will be performing a ch...
Mar 26, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the very first episode of Femcanic Garage. In this episode I will share the vision for the podcast and tell you more about me, your host Jayme Blasiman. You will hear about my journey from cleaning car parts at six years old to owning and restoring my first very own muscle car, a 1967 Pontiac GTO. Plus, I share what to expect each week on the show and give you a sneak peak at our first guest in the driver's seat. Are you a Femcanic? Audience feedback drives the show. I’d love for you ...
Mar 26, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
