Our guest today, Taylor Luckett, is a project engineer at Holder Construction where she coordinates construction projects such as on-site trade management, material coordination, and cost management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Houston and is a member of the National Association of Black Women inConstruction (NABWIC). Tuning in to this episode, listeners will hear how Taylor’s mother, a former engineer, shaped her interest in construction and instilled in her the value of independence and hard work. She talks about being one of few women in her class and the places she has worked, emphasizing the importance of being true to yourself and not compromising what you look like and how you behave in an effort to fit in. Taylor talks about how she stumbled upon construction management after feeling disconnected from civil engineering, why she appreciates the combination of field and office work, and the time management and communication challenges she has faced since entering the workforce in 2018. She also shares the ins and outs of her successful T-shirt company, Style Unrivaled, that she started with her partner while they were still in college. Tune in to learn about Taylor’s empowering story!
Sn. 1, #2 Finding Your Groove in Construction Management with Taylor Luckett
Emily Soloby
Emily received her BA in Women’s Studies and JD from Temple University. Early on, she worked as a legal advocate for women in domestic violence cases. After practicing law, Emily began working on the business side of things. She is the co-owner of AAA School of Trucking, a truck and heavy equipment safety training firm, which she has spent the last 10 years growing into a thriving national business through government and military contracting and corporate partnerships.
As an executive in the transportation industry, darting from client meeting to trucking range required safety boots that met her style standards, and when she couldn’t find them anywhere, she created Juno Jones Shoes. Emily trained in shoemaking in Cuernavaca, Mexico and at the Brooklyn Shoe Space, and assembled a powerhouse team of designers, consultants, and industry experts to bring Juno Jones to life. Through Juno Jones Shoes, Emily is fulfilling her dream of not only providing women with safe, stylish footwear options for their jobs but of helping to normalize and empower women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
For more information go to junojonesshoes.com.