Beyond the Nickname: Amy Marks' Journey of hard work, perseverance and kindness.In this episode, Diane welcomes Amy Marks, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Compass Data Centers, often known as the 'Queen of Prefab.' Amy shares her ...

Ashley Kalizuk: From Crane Operator to Advocate for Women in ConstructionIn this episode, Ashley Kalizuk shares her journey from a crane operator to a photographer and an instructor in the construction industry. Reflecting on her career'...

Annik Forristal's Journey from Engineering to Legal Expertise in ConstructionIn this episode, Diane welcomes Annik Forristal, a Toronto-based lawyer specializing in municipal and construction law. Annik shares her inspiring journey, from...

Empowering the Next Generation: Lindsay Chester's Advocacy for Young Women in Skilled TradesIn this episode, Lindsay Chester, the Young Women's Initiatives Program Manager at Skills Ontario, shares her journey and mission to promote skil...

In this special episode for Women in Construction Week (March 2-8 2025), we highlight some of the inspiring stories shared by women on this podcast. Hosted by Diane, this episode brings together past guests including Leslie, Gelare, Mi, Morgan,...

Trailblazing Women in Construction: A Candid Conversation with Lisa LarondeIn this insightful discussion, Diane interviews Lisa Laronde, Chief Transformation Officer for Ramudden Global, who shares her journey from finance to leading a m...

Pioneering in Construction: From Rugby Fields to Infrastructure Projects with SabrinaIn this episode, Diane interviews Sabrina, a civil engineer from Zurich, Switzerland. Sabrina, who works in consulting and project management for infras...

Breaking Barriers: Morgan Bosch's Journey as a Crane Operator In this episode, Morgan Bosch, a 28-year-old mobile crane operator from Edmonton, Canada, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey. Starting in the industry at 18...

From Childhood Dreams to Architectural Mastery: An Interview with Gelare DanaieIn this episode, Diane interviews Gelare Danaie, a Toronto-based architect originally from Iran. Gelare shares her fascinating journey from childhood dreams o...

Empowering Diversity: Mi Kim's Journey in the Construction IndustryIn this episode, Mi Kim shares her unique journey from being a third culture kid to a successful consultant in the construction industry. Born in Korea, raised in ...

From Arctic Beginnings to Global Projects: Leslie's StoryIn this podcast episode, Diane interviews her long-time friend and mentor, Leslie Merrithew, a successful civil engineer in the transportation construction industry. Leslie recoun...

Welcome to the debut episode of Building Your Story podcast, hosted by Diane. Diane introduces herself, sharing her background as a project manager in the construction industry, her journey from Paris to the far north of Canada, and her work ac...