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Melbourne Chippy Chick - Steph Apostolides (Founder of Trady Lady Hire) | Jimmy Talks Construction
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In this episode of Jimmy Talks Construction, James Starbuck sits down with Steph Apostolides (Melbourne Chippy Chick) — carpenter, content creator, and founder of Trady Lady Hire.
Steph shares her journey from working with her dad on-site to becoming one of the most recognised female tradies in Australia. The conversation dives into the realities of working in construction, the challenges women face on-site, and why initiatives like Trady Lady Hire are reshaping the industry.
They also break down:
- The truth about trade school vs real on-site experience
- Why most “qualified” operators aren’t actually skilled
- The rise of female tradies in Australia
- Workplace culture, equality, and what actually needs to change
- Hiring issues in construction (and why honesty matters)
- The fuel crisis and its impact on contractors
- Building a business and brand in the construction industry
Steph also explains how Trady Lady Hire connects homeowners with qualified female tradies - solving a major gap in the market.
If you’re in construction, thinking about getting into the trades, or running a business in the industry — this episode is packed with real, unfiltered insights.
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Connect with Stef:
🌐 Website: www.tradieladyhire.com.au www.tradieladyclub.au
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melbournechippychick/ https://www.instagram.com/tradie.lady.club/ https://www.instagram.com/tradieladyhire/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melbournechippychick/
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melbournechippychick
Connect with Jimmy:
🌐 Website: https://starbuckgroup.com.au
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTalksConstruction
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starbuckexcavation
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starbuckexcavation
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-starbuck-13336546/