Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.)

M.I.C. is a podcast for women in the construction industry whom are mothers or are anticipating motherhood. Being a mom in this industry can often make you feel as if you can’t. We want to show you, YOU CAN.

Check out the Season 3 Finale of Mothers In Construction Podcast with Lashanna Ingraham! Lashanna, known as the Fashion Welder, is a multi-certified master welder , ironworker and a M.I.C. Lashanna entered into the trades in 2008, when plumbing and pipe fitting weren’t enough. She switched over to structural steel welding, equipped with the certifications and training that she needed to break many chains and boundaries throughout her experience as a woman in the field. Lashanna has taken part in restoring and building various historical buildings throughout her local city of Sacramento all the way to the Bay Area. She has built Sacramento’s golden one center, Marriott hotels, hospitals, high-rises even a BART station just to name a few. Lashanna is married with a 5 year old son.

Raised by her grandparents in Dunnigan, CA, growing up on a farm was the best thing that could have ever happened to her; it was where she learned first class work ethic from her world war two veteran grandfather. Nowadays when Lashanna isn’t hanging iron she advocates for women in the trades and shares her experience as a woman in this male-dominated field. Standing as a conduit to women all around the world who have a desire for more, Lashanna is the CEO of “Ingraham”, a brand whose mission is to provide comfort fit workwear for women who work in the trades. Lashanna is looking to break the chains to stereotypical bondage by using her story and voice to encourage Women that this is her world too. Lashanna Ingraham has been featured in several recent blogs, including The Fabricators Magazine you can also find her on her YouTube channel and social media Instagram page. @thefashionwelder

Lashanna shares her story about being laid off by a previous employer after becoming pregnant. She gives advice for women to increase their qualifications to be considered resources instead of liabilities. Listen to her story !

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