Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Dunham

Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries with Hannah Dunham

Did you know that only 16.7% of women with an engineering degree actually work in engineering?! 😨 That’s a reality Hannah Dunham faced firsthand — and she’s on a mission to change it.

Hannah is a Chemical Engineer who started her career at a paper mill, where she wasn’t just the only woman in the room...but often the only woman in the entire factory. 😮

Navigating a male-dominated industry was no easy feat, but she quickly learned the skills needed to climb the ranks. Eventually, she wasn’t just working alongside men, but managing a team of up 118 of them (plus women, too).

From a young, female engineer on the factory floor to a successful woman in STEM making just as much as men (if not more!), Hannah cracked the code on what it takes for women to succeed in the field.

Now, she’s sharing everything she’s learned through her consulting business, dedicated to helping other women in STEM do the same. 💅 👷

If you’re a woman in STEM (or know one), this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss if you want a successful career.

Hit the play button now! 🎧


🧠 TUNE IN TO LEARN:

  • The 2 Biggest Struggles Women in STEM Report to Her
  • What She Learned From Managing Men That She Now Makes It Clear to Women
  • The 2 Leadership Skills Crucial for Women to Thrive in STEM
  • Her Experience as a Woman Engineer That Inspired Her to Start Her Business
  • The 2 Reasons Why There Few Women in STEM...And How to Solve It
  • The Best Way to Find a Mentor (And the Two Moments Women Need a Female Mentor)
  • 3 Secret Tips for Women to Negotiate Equal Pay She Only Shares With Her Clients


🤝 OUR PARTNER:

Built Bar (Use code CIVAC)


🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Auburn University


📧 CONNECT WITH HANNAH:

LinkedIn

Instagram

Climbing Tress Consulting


🎁 CEA FREEBIES:

The Civil FE Startup Guide

The Civil PE Startup Guide


📚 CEA EXAM PREP RESOURCES:

Civil Engineering Academy Website

Civil FE Review Course

Civil PE Review Courses

FE Practice Exams

FE CBT Exam Simulator

PE Practice Exams

PE CBT Exam Simulator

FE Environmental Practice Exam

PE Environmental Practice Exam


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