The CWB Association Welding Podcast is celebrating Women Empowerment Month, supporting and empowering women in the industry today, and everyday. Our weekly episodes this month connects female welding professionals around the world to share their passion. Today's guest is Jennifer Almeida, Business Unit Manager at ABB Robotic Services Canada. After Jennifer completed her MBA Degree, she jumped at an opportunity working in sales and over the last 13 years has been working hard, climbing the ladder...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 115
The CWB Association Welding Podcast is celebrating Women Empowerment Month, supporting and empowering women in the industry today, and everyday. Our weekly episodes this month connects female welding professionals around the world to share their passion. Today's guest is Tara Chambers, Welding Specialist at Alliance Fabricating Ltd. Tara took the traditional University path after high school and after obtaining a degree in Criminology made a drastic change to completing the Welding Engineering T...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 114
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. On today's episode we are celebrating Black History Month with special guest Frederick Crawley. Frederick is a Red Seal Welder and he shares the truth of 7 generations of black history with his family in Nova Scotia. We discuss what is was like being one of the few people of colour in...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 113
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. On today's episode we are celebrating Black History Month with special guests, Sattina Dabb, Juno Kiezer, and Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah; welding apprentices from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sattina, Juno, and Ruqaiyah took a chance on the Pathways to Shipbuilding Program and share their experienc...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 112
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Justin Merrill, owner of The Fabrication Series and Weld Metals Online in Nevada, Las Vegas. Justin did not let any hurdles stop him from moving forward and utilizing his entrepreneur skills with creating successful businesses that have helped taught and supplied the ...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 111
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Kevin Seymour, President of WeldReady. Kevin started his career as a Mechanical Engineer and a passion for business. After years of working in the Manufacturing industry, he saw the gaps in the e-commerce market for welding supplies and has strived to be the source fo...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 110
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Pandora Gosselbauer, a Metal Fabrication Apprentice from Toronto, Ontario. Pandora is a recent graduate from George Brown College and shares her journey to finding her first job and the start of an apprenticeship. Follow Pandora: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 109
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Eric Martin, a Territory Manager for Walter Surface Technologies. Eric turned to the trades after completing a Business Degree in University with a large student debt. After years of making a successful career in the Boilermaker Union, Eric has a new position with Wal...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 108
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Ray Lemieux, a Welding Training Specialist for UA Canada. Ray's passion for welding started at a very young age and his career as a Welder grew over the years as a Pressure Pipe Welder, Welding Supervisor, Instructor, Training Director, and his current role at UA Loca...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 107
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Atlanta, Georgia. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s guest is Tiffany Orff, a Welding Instructor and Founder of Welding Women Syndicate and the Exploratory Academy. Tiffany saw the need for a safe place where we could celebrate, discuss and provide resources for women in the welding industry and has expanded her onlin...
Jan 04, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 106
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Atlanta, Georgia. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s guest is Ian Johnson from Big Tire Garage and Digital Lug Studios. Ian is a fellow Canadian and has many roles and platforms he shares his passion of building the coolest off-road vehicles. Tune in to learn how Ian started in the Automotive industry from small town,...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 105
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Atlanta, Georgia. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s guest is Brian DePaul, President of Welding Material Sales and Blue Demon Welding Products. Tune in to learn the history of Brian's family business and the importance of social media to connect and create new products that meets the needs of the welding industry aro...
Dec 21, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 104
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Atlanta, Georgia. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s guest we welcome back Rae Ripple, Metal Artist and Published Author. Tune in to learn what Rae has been working on and all about her new published book. Follow Rae: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeripple/ Website: https://raeripple.com/ When I Grow Up Book: ...
Dec 14, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 103
The CWB Association had the privilege to attend Fabtech in Atlanta, Georgia. We are bringing you special episodes recorded in person to keep our members on top of what’s new and exciting in the steel and welding industry. This week’s guest is Chuck Faught, Steel Industry Products Manager for Flame Technologies. Tune in while we chat about the latest Oxy-Fuel technologies. Follow Chuck: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky_chuckie/ Flame Technologies: Website: https://www.flametechnologies....
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 102
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Kevin Roy, who wears many hats as a Shop Forman, Welder, Fabricator, Artist, Influencer, Father, and Husband. Kevin was our first ever welding podcast guest and is an advocate for supporting the welding community with CWB Group. Tune in to learn about the amazing proj...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 101
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today, we are excited to celebrate our 100th episode with all of our members and listeners from around the world! We have turned the tables around on our very own Max Ceron and tune in as he shares the history of this journey and answers questions submitted by our members! Follow Max:...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 100
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Marshall Cameron, a Journeyman Autobody Technician from Inline Paint and Body from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Marshall shares great insight on the process of welding and training in the Autobody trade. Inline Paint and Body: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inlinepa...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 99
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Lynndon Novak, a Blacksmith and Metal Fabricator from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lynndon is also the host of Forge Side Chat Podcast and shares great tips and inside knowledge for learning about blacksmithing. Follow Lynndon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstract_bla...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 98
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Stefano Sacco Hawas, a Mechanical Civil Engineer from the “Universidad de Chile”. Stefano came to Canada for an internship at the University of Alberta and quickly became intrigued with welding. After extending his stay he obtained his Engineering Degree and is workin...
Nov 02, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 97
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Jenn Phillips, a Red Seal Welder, and Metal Artist from Saskatchewan. Jenn took a chance as a Metal Artist to allow a flexible schedule and continue welding during her new adventure in motherhood. Tune in to learn how Jenn started her new business, Metal Monkey Design...
Oct 26, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 96
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Vindra Maharaj-Seegobin, a Construction Millwright from Waterloo, Ontario. Vindra has 10 years of welding experience and shares how welding and fabrication is a part of being a millwright. Tune in to learn about the career pathways and roles as a millwright. Follow Vi...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Dan DeBona, President and Founder of Banditos Incorporated, a welding and industrial supplier in Alberta and British Columbia. Dan shares some excellent tips about being an entrepreneur and advice for the ups and downs of starting a business. Website: https://www.band...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 94
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Chase Lettvenuk, a Red Seal Welder and Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice. Chase shares the importance of not limiting yourself as a welder and expanding your skills to numerous types of jobs that are related to the welding industry. Follow Chase: Instagram: h...
Oct 05, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 93
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Jennifer Muma, an Ironworker Apprentice from Local 721 in Ontario. Jennifer was fascinated with structural steel and made a drastic career change after completing her Bachelor's in Psychology. Tune in to learn about a day in the life as an Ironworker Apprentice and th...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 92
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Grant Schwartz, owner of Schwartz Welding and Custom Fabrication. Grant started his first welding business at the age of 19 and has built a successful self-employed career building custom hot rods and motorcycles. Tune in to learn great tips of being a business owner ...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 91
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Michael Klee, Technical Sales Representative from Lincoln Electric. Michael graduated from Conestoga College Welding Engineering Program and developed a passion with automation and robotic welding. Michael shares the importance of networking and getting involved with ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 90
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Today's guest is Leah Aripotch, Metal Sculptor from Oakland, California. Leah obtained her BFA in Fine Art Sculpture and creates monster and alien themed metal sculptures and jewelery. Tune in to learn about her journey through art school to owning her own business and being a contest...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 89
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This week's guest is Jonathan Corriveau, Welding Instructor at Lennoxville Vocational Training Centre. Jonathan took a chance on teaching 14 years ago and is very passionate about teaching the next generation of welders. Tune in to learn tips about becoming a welding instructor and we...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 88
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This week's guest is Shayne Sutcliffe, Project Manager from JNE Welding. Shayne shares his journey from British Columbia to Saskatchewan working in the welding industry and the opportunities available. Shayne is also the host of The #CombinedStrength Podcast, that focuses on heavy hea...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 87
The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. This week's guest is Kevin Stone, metal artist from British Columbia. Kevin specializes in creating large scale sculptures and shares his journey and tips for any new artists starting out in their career. Follow Kevin Stone: Website: http://kevinstone.ca/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 86
