{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Downshift With Tonnika","title":"The Conversation Women in Automotive Need to Hear | Maryann Croce , Melissa Birdie Patterson and Tiffany Scherado-Birou - Ep 26","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2545,"description":"In this episode, the conversation focused on the Amazing Women in Automotive group and its mission to recruit, retain, and engage more women in the industry. One concept discussed was the importance of mentorship and how even new members can offer fresh perspectives to the group. A key theme that emerged was the challenge—and the necessity—of giving yourself permission to evolve as a leader and embrace new roles as your business and life change.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Belonging in Automotive: Propping Each Other Up\n00:40 What’s Amazing Women in Automotive REALLY About?\n01:15 The Origin Story: Creating Space and the Mission\n02:12 Men, Listen Up: Why This Matters for Everyone\n03:24 Safe Spaces & Real Talk—NOT a Kumbaya Circle\n05:07 Welcoming Newcomers and Building Confidence\n06:22 Mentoring & the Power of Fresh Eyes0\n7:09 Automotive Auntie: Why Mentorship Matters\n08:20 There’s a Community Out Here—Don’t Miss Out\n09:09 Transferable Skills: You DON’T Need to Be a Tech\n10:10 Bringing Marketing, Accounting, and More to the Shop\n11:16 Events, Retreats & Partnering with Schools\n12:13 It’s OK to Focus on You—Permission to Refuel\n13:38 Balancing Motherhood & Shop Life: Permission Granted\n14:41 Leading at Work, Leading at Home: Raising Leaders\n16:00 Why Don’t We Give Ourselves Enough Credit?\n17:15 Permission to Say Thank You (& Mean It!)\n18:14 Auntie Advice: Sometimes You Just Need a Dance Party\n19:25 AI, SOPs & Finding Time—Give Yourself Grace\n21:05 Getting Women Out of Their Shell & Into Community\n22:33 Technician Engagement: Cultural Differences and Challenges\n24:21 Why You Need to Show Up—Even if You Think You Don’t\n25:20 Weekly Encouragement & Why Laughter Matters\n26:07 Tears, Tough Days & Doing Leadership the Right Way\n27:31 Letting Go: Empowering Your Team and Yourself\n30:13 Redefining Your Role—No More Mom Guilt\n32:12 Coaching, Leadership & Sharing the Wins\n34:05 Raising Leaders at Every Level of the Shop\n36:00 When Your Why Changes—Identity, Shifts & Legacy\n40:43 How to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RqLvAXD6t3OmHHS9ZFHGPTGVrggjn4BeYj1DvroAUC4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNzBj/NmUwMzMxNDk0NTIz/OTlhM2UyNjY5ZDM5/ZmM0NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}