23 minutes | Friday, 13 February 2026
Join Hattie and Steph on this episode of Tradeswomen Together as they explore the honest realities of pregnancy, motherhood, and building a career in the UK construction industry.They’re joined by Holly, an OFTEC-registered heating engineer who recently welcomed her baby while running a family business. Holly shares what it was really like being on the tools during pregnancy, transitioning to the admin side of the business, and navigating maternity in a male-dominated trade.Also joining the conversation is Stacy, a freelance marketing specialist for the trades and mum of two. Stacy opens up about maternal guilt while growing a business from the ground up, the rising costs of wraparound childcare in the UK, and how traditional 7:00 AM site starts create real barriers for women balancing school runs and site work.If you’re a tradeswoman, self-employed mum, construction professional, or passionate about equality in the industry, this episode is for you.New Episodes bi-weekly every Friday at 2 PM.Want to be on the show or have something for Hattie and Steph to talk about? Email: Studio@fixradio.co.ukListen to Fix Radio on DAB, on your smart speaker, or at https://www.fixradio.co.uk/