Podcast Archive

  • Engaging Justice Involved Persons

    Nov 27, 2023 | 42 minutes | Episode 5

    Fred Latu from Sacramento's Local 104, Tony Lowe from Southland Industries, and Cheryl Sprague, EVP of SMACNA Sacremento talks about how the industry can work with individuals who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

  • A Conversation with Henry Nutt III (Southland Industries)

    Oct 9, 2023 | 31 minutes | Episode 4

    Dushaw Hockett sits down with Henry Nutt III from Southland Industries.Henry talks to Dushaw about some of the expieriences that he's had in the construction workplace and how he has applied the lessons he has learned throughout his career.

  • Women In Construction (Part 2)

    Mar 10, 2023 | 35 minutes | Episode 3

    In part 2 of our discussion surrounding Women in Construction. Our panelists take a moment to reflect on the people that shaped their lives within the industry and how those lessons carry on to the present day. 

  • Women In Construction (Part 1)

    Feb 24, 2023 | 35 minutes | Episode 3

    Dushaw Hockett sits down with Jan Chappell from SMART Local 85, Kathy Kerber with KSM Metal Fabrication, Mindy Roha of CJ Industries, and Shamaiah Turner from SMART Local 17.

  • A conversation with Fatima Ware, WTD Mechanical

    Oct 31, 2022 | 51 minutes | Episode 2

    Host Dushaw Hockett is joined by Fatima Ware, the owner of Cleveland, Ohio-based WTD Mechanical. Fatima and Dushaw talk about Fatima's experience as a black woman rising through the skilled trades.

  • Interview with Curtis Harbour, The Brandt Companies

    Oct 14, 2022 | 42 minutes | Episode 1

    Host Dushaw Hockett is joined by Curtis Harbour, Senior Vice President of the Brandt Companies. Curtis and Dushaw talk about some of the workplace inclusion efforts happening at Brandt, as well as talking about Curtis' work on the Be4All initiative.