Stories of the women who made HERstory in automotive, the skilled trades and motorsports, and an honest look at what they’re still up against.
a podcaster + a journalistOne conversation in 2021 turned into this.
About
HerStoryTelling started as a simple conversation between a journalist and a podcast host in 2021. Both had toyed with the idea of telling the story of the sexism that runs rampant in male-dominated industries, and what better way to tell that story than by combining our superpowers to create a five-part blog series for Women’s History Month?
We celebrated Women’s History Month 2022 by adding video interviews with subject matter experts, and we brought men’s voices in to share their thoughts on some of the experiences described in the blogs.
But there are so many more stories to tell, so many women who made HERstory, who have gone largely unrecognized. It’s time to celebrate them.
The series · Women’s History Month
Five parts, many voices. Real stories from women in the industry, our reactions, and what you can actually do about it, with audio for every chapter from the Femcanic Garage podcast.
Content warning
This series addresses issues that may be traumatic for some readers. It contains graphic language and references to verbal abuse, misogyny, homophobia, violence and sexual assault.
A lack of job resources isn’t a gender-specific issue… It’s an industry issue!
Read part 1 →
Stereotypes hurt everyone, not just women - everyone is unique, and that’s beautiful.
Read part 2 →
Automotive and skilled labor trades workers are intelligent, capable people – who should be both appreciated for their multitude of skills and supported on their journey to expand those skills.
Read part 3 →
All people suffer from the negative effects of sexism. And all of us need to work together to stop it.
Read part 4 →
Sexual harassment and assault is a MEN’S issue, not a women’s issue.
Read part 5 →Who we be
Jayme Blasiman and Chasidy Rae Sisk are the HBICs of Femcanic Garage and Chasidy Rae Sisk Writing & Communications, respectively.
“We are stronger together, and unless we begin to address this as an industry and as a society, our daughters will be sharing these same stories 20 years down the road.”
From the Dirty Little Secrets series
Podcast host · Femcanic Garage
Femcanic Garage is “a community of like-minded women in the skilled-trades, automotive, and motorsports industries. Through our shared accomplishments, careers, and dreams, we elevate and empower each other to realize our highest potential.” To Jayme, Femcanic is all about “creating a global space for women in this industry, an industry a lot of women love.”
Read Jayme’s whole story
Journalist · Chasidy Rae Sisk Writing & Communications
A freelance writing operation that provides content and copywriting services, predominantly to the automotive and collision repair industries. Chasidy is most passionate about sharing stories about the badass ladies who are absolutely killing it in less-than-“traditional” fields.
ChasidyRaeSisk.comKnow a woman who made HERstory?Mechanic, racer, painter, welder, shop owner: we want to tell her story. Tell us about her below.
Contact
Story ideas, interview requests, a woman we should be celebrating, or a reaction to the series. Write to us.