Episode 16: The View from the Other Side | What It’s Like to Work for a Woman in Construction

In this episode of Wonder Women Who Build, host Carrie Moreau sits down with Derrick Vittitow, Robert Bonesteel, and Eliot Grime to have a powerful and honest conversation about what it’s really like to work for a woman in the construction and roofing industry. This episode flips the script ‼️ Instead of hearing from women navigating male-dominated spaces, you’ll hear directly from the men who work alongside a female leader every day. From first impressions to real-life job site dynamics, this conversation dives into gender bias, leadership, trust, and what actually matters when building a strong team. Together, they unpack the challenges, growth, and respect that come from working in a woman-led company and how those experiences have reshaped their perspectives on leadership and collaboration. If you’re a woman in construction, a business owner, or part of a team navigating leadership dynamics, this episode offers real insight into what it takes to build trust, earn respect, and lead with confidence. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: • How gender bias shows up in business and on job sites • How to handle skepticism & shift perceptions through competence • The unique strengths women bring to leadership roles • How men can support and thrive in woman-led businesses This conversation is about more than construction. It’s about partnership, perspective, and building something bigger together. If this episode resonated with you, share it with your team, your crew, or someone who’s part of your journey 👏 Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @WonderWomenWhoBuild for more conversations around leadership, entrepreneurship and building 📲 #wonderwomenwhobuild #podcast #womeninconstruction #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #constructionlife #roofingindustry #contractorlife #leadership #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #businesspodcast #leadershipdevelopment #genderequality #constructionindustry