# Celebrating Women's History Month With Award-Winning ConExpo-Con/AGG Podcast

- **Published:** 2024-03-21
- **Edition:** National
- **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide
- **Authors:** AEM
- **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/celebrating-womens-history-month-with-award-winning-conexpo-con-agg-podcast/64261
- **Tags:** AEM, ConExpo, Podcast, Women In Construction

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Women's History Month celebrates the contributions women have made in all fields and industries, and the award-winning **ConExpo-Con/AGG** Podcast highlights some of the women breaking barriers and reshaping the conversation of women in construction.

Amy Underwood, widely recognized as [the_digger_girl](https://www.instagram.com/the_digger_girl/), spoke with ConExpo-Con/AGG Podcast host Taylor White. Underwood, a single mother of two, [discussed topics](https://www.conexpoconagg.com/news/amy-underwood-the-digger-girl-one-of-the-industry%E2%80%99) like her journey within the industry, working against traditional stereotypes in the field, and the unique challenges women face in balancing motherhood and a career.

Hailing from Scotland, Underwood spoke on her focus of educating girls on the career opportunities within the industry.

"I honestly think we need to get into schools from a younger age and know that a job in construction is a job opportunity for boys or girls," said Underwood during the recording.

Underwood encouraged the industry to share its stories with budding professionals from a younger age. She also highlighted how social media has been a positive way to inspire and connect with a younger audience to show them these opportunities.

Recently, [White interviewed another prominent female figure](https://www.conexpoconagg.com/news/katie-kelleher-we-can-be-better-for-the-workforce) in the construction industry. Katie Kelleher, aka "[Katie Cranes](https://www.instagram.com/katie_cranes/)", spoke on her journey to becoming a crane operator and technical development officer. Kelleher's passion of raising awareness for women in the trades.

"With social media, I just noticed when I googled "crane operator," it was all men. It was all men. Plasterer, plumber, painter, whatever, all guys. And I thought, "We need to flood images out there, I need to get more images of women doing different things out there."

ConExpo-Con/AGG celebrated Women in Construction Week by spotlighting inspiring stories like these and delving into the unique challenges encountered by women in the industry.

The ConExpo-Con/AGG Podcast has featured deep conversations on the construction industry and its equipment and technology since its launch in 2016. Episodes are available to watch on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@conexpoconagg) or the ConExpo-Con/AGG [website](https://www.conexpoconagg.com/podcasts), and listen to on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conexpo-con-agg-podcast-construction-business-insights/id1124300839?mt=2) and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFSRaqYxLatNQV2GalnQ4?si=ibI1RwZRTga5uuSo3B1umg&nd=1&dlsi=7993f470ef2a4d21).

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![ConExpo-Con/AGG celebrated Women in Construction Week by spotlighting inspiring stories like these and delving into the unique challenges encountered by women in the industry.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-64261-WIC-1889542.jpg)
*Photo credit: Photo courtesy of AEM*