Episodes

Dec. 11, 2024

The Boldest Conversations of 2024

On the final episode of 2024, host Lisa Laronde revisits some of her favourite conversations from the inaugural year of The Powerhouse Project Podcast, celebrating bold moves, big wins, and the unstoppable drive of women cha…
Nov. 28, 2024

Sabrina Fiorellino: Life of a Serial Entrepreneur

Host Lisa LaRonde speaks with Sabrina Fiorellino, a remarkable entrepreneur who launched her first company at eighteen and has since made significant strides in both the construction and healthcare industries.
Nov. 13, 2024

Lauren Fahey: Transforming the NexGen in Construction

In this episode of The Powerhouse Project, host Lisa Laronde speaks with Lauren Fahey, the Executive Director at NexGen in Australia, where she leads initiatives to inspire, educate and empower the next generation in the con…
Oct. 30, 2024

Tanya LaBuick: Fuck What They Think

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Tanya LaBuick, a certified project manager and business coach, about her journey in project management, sports, and entrepreneurship.
Oct. 16, 2024

Minister Filomena Tassi: The Importance of Gender Equity in the Workforce

In this episode, host Lisa Laronde sits down with Minister Filomena Tassi, head of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, for an insightful conversation.
July 23, 2024

Julie Cafley: Gender Partnership in DEI

This week, host Lisa Laronde interviews Julie Cafley, a leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). They discuss the importance of including men in the conversation and the need for gender partnership.
July 10, 2024

Shelley Gray: Women Redefining Skilled Trades

Host Lisa Laronde interviews Shelley Gray, the CEO of SkilledTradesBC about her journey in leadership as a woman in the trades. They dive into the significance of representation, the unique challenges women face in male-domi…
June 26, 2024

Miranda Steele: 'Ellevating' Women in Leadership

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Miranda Steele, a strategic communications executive and president of Ellevate Toronto.
June 12, 2024

Melissa Alexander: Second Chances

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Melissa Alexander, a floor-covering apprentice, peer worker, mentor, and activist.
May 29, 2024

Meg Mathes: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Transgender Individuals

Host Lisa Laronde interview Meg Mathes about creating an inclusive workplace while sharing her journey in the skilled trades as a transgender woman.
May 15, 2024

Adam Gaiser of Mark's Commercial: A Quest for PPE Inclusivity

Host Lisa Laronde welcomes Adam Gaiser, the AVP of Sales for Mark’s Commercial.
May 1, 2024

Brandi Ferenc: Retaining Women in the Trades

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Brandi Ferenc, the founder of Fair-Trades Toolbox Inc.
April 17, 2024

Maggie Casey: In Pursuit of Fairness

Host Lisa Laronde interviews up and coming civil litigator Magdalena (Maggie) Casey.
April 3, 2024

Victoria LaBillois: Economic Reconciliation

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Victoria LaBillois about her journey into the trades as an entrepreneur and Indigenous woman.
March 20, 2024

Olympic Boxer Mandy Bujold: Fight Like a Mother

Host Lisa Laronde speaks with Olympic Boxer Mandy Bujold about her most important fights in and out of the ring.
March 8, 2024

Ironworker & Motivational Speaker Jamie McMillan

Ironworker & Motivational Speaker Jamie McMillan
March 8, 2024

Robyn Ptak of Procter & Gamble

Robyn Ptak of Proctor & Gamble
March 8, 2024

Meet the Host, Lisa Laronde

Meet the Host, Lisa Laronde
March 6, 2024

The Powerhouse Project Podcast Trailer

The Powerhouse Project Podcast Trailer