Say Watt Podcast

Rosie’s Girls

Teila Allmond is a JW and Instructor with a passion for helping others. That passion drove her to create Rosie’s Girls, a program that offers young women an opportunity to experience what it means to be an electrician and skilled tradesperson.

My Story with Rob Cruz

It’s good to get to know more about each other, which makes opportunities like this fantastic! We got to chat with Rob Cruz, the Training Director in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Safety First...Always

Safety is defined as the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury. And it’s a staple of our industry. The work we do is essential, and it’s also very dangerous, making it crucial that we put safety first. Today we are chatting about this critical topic with Palmer Hickman and Scott Margolin. Just an FYI, we recorded this in March, so some updated info may be available.

Power Girls

What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie? That’s not exactly what we are talking about in this episode, but it always makes for a good discussion! So why are we mentioning the Girl Scouts? What do they have to do with us and the work we do? Tune in and find out.

Take Pride in Who We Are

This month we celebrate with our LGBTQ+ siblings! Our industry understands pride well. The work we do gives us deep satisfaction for ourselves and those who are a part of our brother and sisterhood. And another thing we can take pride in is who we are, the communities we work in, and those we represent.

Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charles, a therapist with Koinonia Counseling Center, to talk about mental health and our industry and how we can take better care of ourselves and each other.

Jobs With Justice

Have you heard of Jobs With Justice? They are an organization committed to working nationally and locally for workers’ rights and an economy that benefits everyone. On this episode, we are joined by Erin Johansson, the Research Director for Jobs With Justice, and Nadia Salazar, the Organizing Director for DC Jobs With Justice. https://www.jwj.org

Women’s History Month 2023

March is Women’s History Month, and we have some of the most extraordinary women here at the etA. And while we wish we had time to introduce you to everyone, we have a few ladies here to chat with us.

The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC)

What is the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus? Why does it exist? How do I learn more? We are glad you asked! Answers to these and other questions can be found on this episode, where we talk with EWMC President Keith Edwards and Vice President Grace Smith.

Here Comes 2023

There’s much to be proud of from 2022 and more in store for the year ahead. Our success lies where it always has, in working together. We are ready for 2023!