▪️Megan is 28 years old and a small engine and diesel mechanic from North Carolina. ▫️Megan originally went to school for teaching, but when her husband had hip replacements, she began learning how to turn wrenches. ▪️She has been a mechanic for 11 years now, she started out on small engines, then moved on toContinue reading “Meet Megan!! (@megantrivett92)⬇️⬇️”
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Meet Emily!! (@imemilyreeves)⬇️⬇️
▪️Emily’s interest in automotive sparked at age 14, when she met her now husband, Aaron! They began dating and all she wanted to do was be around him- which meant joining him in the shop! ▫️Her love for wrenching grew as her love for him did as well! Now, almost 20 years later, they’ve builtContinue reading “Meet Emily!! (@imemilyreeves)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Shy!! (@shydavies)⬇️⬇️
▪️Shy began college right before she turned 18, as an Art Major. She loved every minute of it, she was working 3 part time jobs and doing 18+ credits per semester. She took a sculpture class and learned how to use an acetylene torch. From that point on, she knew that working with metal wasContinue reading “Meet Shy!! (@shydavies)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Lyric!! (@lyricbea)⬇️⬇️
▪️Lyric is 24 years old and from Southern Ontario!! ▫️Lyric worked as a lube technician at a Toyota dealership and is working towards her apprenticeship. The goal is to obtain her provincial license! ▪️She has had a passion for cars since she was a teenager, her love for them keeps growing as she works inContinue reading “Meet Lyric!! (@lyricbea)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Chelsea!! (@miss_chelsea_dodge)⬇️⬇️
▪️Chelsea Dodge grew up loving cars, but was never interested in working on them until her brother bought his cars, and did some pretty awesome builds! Once she was able to drive she wanted to do all kinds of things to her car, even though it was a dinky 1999 Saturn. When that car endedContinue reading “Meet Chelsea!! (@miss_chelsea_dodge)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Jinnah!!(@Automotivesuffragate)⬇️⬇️
▪️Jinnah is the oldest of 7 kids (5 of those being boys). She grew up in a houseful of guys so being the only female, in a male dominated workplace, was never an issue for her. Her parents opened a gas station in the 60’s, which began her career in automotive! ▫️She had loved drivingContinue reading “Meet Jinnah!!(@Automotivesuffragate)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Nikita!! (@knucklebuster_nikita)⬇️⬇️
▪️Nikita has always been interested in cars, but her desire to become a mechanic started when she was 12 years old. She bought a 1981 Firebird from a local lot and had it delivered. She would drive it up and down the dirt road, and through the fields. She still has it now! ▫️When sheContinue reading “Meet Nikita!! (@knucklebuster_nikita)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Samantha!! (@svtbird)⬇️⬇️
▪️Samantha Markham is 25 years old, from Upper Michigan, living in Fort Worth Texas. She is an automotive technician, fabricator, and custom painter at House of Hotrods in Mansfield Texas. She also takes all of the shop photos and runs the social media accounts. ▫️Samantha has been working on cars professionally for 10 years. SheContinue reading “Meet Samantha!! (@svtbird)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Desirae!! (@sockets_and_smiles)⬇️⬇️
▪️Desirae is 27 years old, and originally from New Hampshire! She did not come from a family of mechanics, although she did learn that her grandfather had worked on tanks in the army! ▫️As a kid, she was always given a hard time for her love of cars, it seemed to attract a lot ofContinue reading “Meet Desirae!! (@sockets_and_smiles)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Ariel!! (@ariel_the_mermaid90)⬇️⬇️
▪️Ariel is 39 years old and she is an HVAC-R technician!! ▫️She started working in the trade 5 years ago, after graduating from the HVAC program at Cambrian College. She had returned to school after having her son, because she wanted a better future for him. Ariel was working highway maintenance before, and she knewContinue reading “Meet Ariel!! (@ariel_the_mermaid90)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Nicole!! (@icraveboost)⬇️⬇️
▪️Nicole Murphy is the Co-Owner and VP at iCraveBoost Performance in Denver, Colorado! ( @icraveboostperformance ) ▫️Nicole is a custom engine builder, her shop specializes in JDM cars such Evo’s, STI’s, Supra’s, ect but they will work on any platform looking for more power! ▪️Nicole has always been apart of the car community in Colorado.Continue reading “Meet Nicole!! (@icraveboost)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Eliza!! (@eliza_loves_trucks)⬇️⬇️
▪️Eliza Leon is a builder, fabricator, mechanic and auto damage appraiser!! She grew up in San Elizario, TX. ▫️When Eliza was 6 or 7, her mom took her to see Monster Trucks and she fell in love with Grave Digger and Medusa (both female driven). This sparked her interest in wanting to know how motorContinue reading “Meet Eliza!! (@eliza_loves_trucks)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Jessica!! (@jessica_mx_16)⬇️⬇️
▪️Jessica is 29 years old and she is a diesel mechanic!! A friend from kindergarten got her started with dirt bikes and working on old Chevy trucks. That spiked her interest to turn it into a career! ▫️Nobody is Jessica’s family was into working on vehicles, so she is the first! She went to WyotechContinue reading “Meet Jessica!! (@jessica_mx_16)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Chrissi!! (@chrissixkx25)⬇️⬇️
▪️Chrissi is 25 years old and a car mechanic from Austria!! 🇦🇹 ▫️Chrissi went to a higher technical school, but that was not what she wanted to. She found out that she wanted to work with her hands instead! ▪️She decided to start her apprenticeship as a car mechanic, and an automobile electrician. When sheContinue reading “Meet Chrissi!! (@chrissixkx25)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Kensie!! (@justkensie)⬇️⬇️
▪️Kensie is 21 years old, from Arizona and she builds custom luxury camper vans! ▫️When she was 19, she purchased her first van (an empty cargo sprinter van) and turned it into a functional, off-grid camper van, which she called home for two years! ▪️Prior to purchasing the van, she was a pre-med student atContinue reading “Meet Kensie!! (@justkensie)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Jenna!! (@tigerrrzz)⬇️⬇️
▪️Jenna is an aircraft mechanic by trade, but she is currently working in the Aerospace Industry as a flight technician for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. ▫️Through JPL, Jenna assisted in building the Perseverance Mars Rover, that will be landing on Mars February 18th 2021! ▪️She used to be a fibreglass technician, specifically for a themeContinue reading “Meet Jenna!! (@tigerrrzz)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Hannah!! (@highvolthannah)⬇️⬇️
▪️Hannah AKA Highvolt Hannah among the automotive community, loves classic cars, custom bikes and getting her hands dirty!! ▫️She is 22 years old, and a Level 2 Automotive Service Technician Apprentice, working towards her certifications! ▪️Automotive was not in her initial plans, as she was preparing for University post secondary, her mom suggested taking anContinue reading “Meet Hannah!! (@highvolthannah)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Audrey!! (@petrolwitch)⬇️⬇️
▪️Audrey started out in the tech and video game industry, she worked in that field for 12 years before making the switch. ▫️She worked at Jiffy Lube for about a year, which taught her a lot about cars and how to handle difficult situations. She gained the confidence needed to not fear breaking something, andContinue reading “Meet Audrey!! (@petrolwitch)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Sara!! (@nerdygirlmechanic)⬇️⬇️
▪️Sara Benoy originally went to school for graphic design, but then learned that a desk job is not for her. She grew up hanging out with her dad in the garage and has always enjoyed working with her hands. ▫️She knew she wanted to get into a trade, but didn’t think it was an optionContinue reading “Meet Sara!! (@nerdygirlmechanic)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Louise!! (@louise_azzopardi_1996)⬇️⬇️
▪️Louise grew up on a farm, and was always helping her dad fix machinery. She found it fascinating, and decided to turn it into a career! ▫️Louise started her apprenticeship at the young age of 15, and completed it by age 19. After a few years of wrenching, she was looking for something more. SheContinue reading “Meet Louise!! (@louise_azzopardi_1996)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Jessica!! ( @hvacjess )⬇️⬇️
▪️Jessica Bannister is a level 2 HVAC apprentice in Vancouver, Canada. When she is qualified, she will hold a Red Seal Certification as a Refrigeration Mechanic. ▫️Jessica is 37 years old and spent 10-12 years unhappy in an office job. ▪️She is now in this trade because of her family’s business, Cam Cool Refrigeration (Continue reading “Meet Jessica!! ( @hvacjess )⬇️⬇️”
Meet Pamela!! (@g2gmx)⬇️⬇️
▪️Pamela is the owner of Glitter 2 Grease Mechanix, and a mom to one amazing little boy, who loves cars as much as his momma does. ▫️Her dream is always been to own her own shop, and one day pass it down to her son to continue her life’s work. She is coming up onContinue reading “Meet Pamela!! (@g2gmx)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Stormy!! (@wrenchology)⬇️⬇️
▪️Stormy Courter got into cars in high school. She started working in retail as a Parts Advisor. ▫️She attended College and obtained a couple degree for Automotive Service and Diesel. ▪️Stormy then moved to the Pacific Northwest and decided to begin turning wrenches for a while! ▫️Now, she is a multi-line manufacturers representative during theContinue reading “Meet Stormy!! (@wrenchology)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Megan!! (@megatron1902)⬇️⬇️
▪️Megan is 20 years old, and she is a second year truck and coach apprentice! 🛠🪛🔧 ▫️She has been in the trade for two years. Going into high school, Megan had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. ▪️Her first year of high school, she took a tech class and became instantlyContinue reading “Meet Megan!! (@megatron1902)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Ellie!! (@elliesgarage)⬇️⬇️
▪️Ellie is a 15 year old girl working with her dad to restore a 1965 Ford Falcon. ▫️Her goal is to make this car her daily driver, but it needs a lot of work to be ready in time for her to get her license. (She is eligible to test next summer!) ▪️Besides building aContinue reading “Meet Ellie!! (@elliesgarage)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Kate!! (@mechanic_kate)⬇️⬇️
▪️She grew up on a ranch in Northern California and always knew that school wasn’t for her! She knew she wanted to be in a trade and be a blue collar worker! ▫️Kate started in the construction industry, working for a ministry in Mexico for 3 years. After that, she decided to pursue her dreamContinue reading “Meet Kate!! (@mechanic_kate)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Elizabeth!! (@bettysgarage)⬇️⬇️
▪️Elizabeth Jorgenson, aka Betty, grew up working in the shop with her dad who used to be a mechanic when he was younger! 👩🔧 ▫️She entered the industry because she loved that feeling of accomplishment when you can actually see the work that has been done. 🔧 ▪️She has officially been in the industry forContinue reading “Meet Elizabeth!! (@bettysgarage)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Ida!! (@dragsterfia)⬇️⬇️
▪️Ida Zetterström was born in Stockholm, Sweden. She grew up at the drag strip with her family. She has been around racing her entire life and started racing herself at 8 years old in the Junior Dragster. ▫️At the age of 16, she stepped up and got her Super Comp Dragster license, but the lastContinue reading “Meet Ida!! (@dragsterfia)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Heather!! (@miss_shift)⬇️⬇️
▪️Heather Holler didn’t get into cars until she was 20. She thought she was going to be a soccer player. Her boyfriend let her race his car at an autocross event, where she beat him in his own car. She sold her SUV 2 weeks later and bought the Subaru. ▫️She found herself attending techContinue reading “Meet Heather!! (@miss_shift)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Melissa! (@diesel_queen96)⬇️⬇️
▪️Melissa Petersmann has been a heavy equipment mechanic for John Deere for a little over 5 years! 🚜 ▫️She has spent the majority of her career in the construction equipment world, but she did spend a year and a half on the agricultural equipment side of John Deere. ▪️She is 24 years old and aContinue reading “Meet Melissa! (@diesel_queen96)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Mattea!! (@mbfimprez)⬇️⬇️
▪️Mattea Freeman was born and raised in Vermont and was always active in what people called “tomboy” activities. But to her, it was just what she found fun. ▫️She discovered rally racing in 2015, after she moved to Florida. She joined a stage rally racing team where she would do little things to help outContinue reading “Meet Mattea!! (@mbfimprez)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Sana!! (@twisting_force)⬇️⬇️
▪️Sana is from Beach Park, IL. She works on semi tractors and trailers (and anything diesel!) ▫️She has a huge passion for welding, tow trucks and motorcycles. She previously worked as an HVAC technician. ▪️She recently received a Jessi Combs Foundation scholarship, which she is applying towards getting her welding certificate and additional diagnostic specificContinue reading “Meet Sana!! (@twisting_force)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Cozette!! (@tool_totin_mama)⬇️⬇️
▪️Cozette dropped out of college at 21 when she and her husband were expecting their first child. After working in fast food, cleaning, retail and administration jobs, she decided at 41 that she was going back to school. ▫️She always loved helping her dad fix things as a child and so she decided to pursueContinue reading “Meet Cozette!! (@tool_totin_mama)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Jannice!! (@wrench_diva)⬇️⬇️
▪️Jannice is 33 years old, happily married and a proud momma to two of the cutest boys from Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 ▫️She has been in the trade for 11 years, she started out working on golf turf equipment as a small engine mechanic. She wanted more of a challenge, so she stepped into a careerContinue reading “Meet Jannice!! (@wrench_diva)⬇️⬇️”
Meet Kylie!! (@kylienicolebarron)
▪️Kiley’s passion is small engines and heavy equipment repairs. ▫️She started off in a Nursing program, but soon realized that wasn’t quite for her! A couple short term jobs later she was delivering Excavators and Skid Steers to places 3 cities away for an Equipment rental company. ▪️ ⏭ Fast forward 1 year and sheContinue reading “Meet Kylie!! (@kylienicolebarron)”