Episode Details

Nicola Scott is one of the most respected voices in the Queensland construction industry. As a senior figure at Master Builders Queensland, she's spent years connecting builders, championing standards, and quietly showing up for the people around her.

But this episode isn't just about industry.

Over the past year, Nicola has navigated a breast cancer diagnosis, a mastectomy, and the loss of her father — all within months of each other. In this conversation, she talks openly about what that period looked like, how the industry responded, and what it means to keep showing up when life gets heavy.

We also get into her career at Master Builders, what she sees changing across the industry, and why the relationships builders build matter just as much as the structures they put up.

This one is honest, warm, and a reminder that behind every role and every title, there's a person.

What we cover:

• Nicola's breast cancer diagnosis and recovery journey
• Losing her father nine weeks after her diagnosis
• The overwhelming support she received from the construction industry
• Her role at Master Builders Queensland and what it actually involves
• What she sees happening across the building industry right now
• Growing up in Humpty Doo — and working in a beer fridge at 12

Connect with Nicola Scott: Master Builders Queensland — Sunshine Coast Office LinkedIn: Nicola Scott

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