Miss Manual Podcast

Caitlin Vanderpool from Katie's Garage (90's JDM Restoranist) 

shares her perspective on whether you should buy a project car?"

So many gain excitement to jump into an adventure with a project without realizing what work goes into it. 

@KatiesGarage owns a 1991 Toyota Convertable & 1990 Celica GTS. A lot of time, money, & effort can be saved with a little planning with enthusiasts like Katie sharing their perspective on their journey.  

Be sure to follow her on Instagram as she continues to share her journey.  https://www.instagram.com/katiesgarage/

Be sure to continue to tune in to the Miss Manual Podcast as we continue to elevate a female's perspective in these male-dominated industries. 

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@_gbabz_ is your host of episode 107 of the Miss Manual Podcast! 

Have you ever struggled to make decisions & feel paralyzed? Do you have multiple project cars in motion & you feel theirs no real progress being made?  

Gabby & Jonny (@adecentgentlemen) addresses the elephant in the room & starts the conversation around what good decision making looks like. 

Episode Host: Hailey from @bimboswbrembos 

In high school, Hailey had a strong passion to learn about the car world! She was anxious to learn but, nervous to ask questions & not wanting to sound dumb to those that "knew it all." 

This episode Hailey gives context on her motivation of being apart of the MissManual Roster.  Too many people in the car scene belittling those who are just starting out. This creates many lingering effects where it's perceived to be a tall wall of entry to step foot into the industry. 

@Bimboswbrembs represents a place where all beginners can learn the proper way & be able to enter an environment to ask questions they never felt they could. 

Scarlett Blanco 27 years old has been wrenching since she was 16 years old along side learning from her father at a young age.  Scarlett has stumbled upon many critics & supporters  on & off the internet strictly being because shes a woman in a male dominated industry. 

Scarlett steps forward & shares women that have impacted her in a positive manner on & off the internet. 

Be sure to follow her journey on Instagram @squiggly_munchkin_mechanic

Shawn the founder & one of the host of the Miss Manual Podcast shares a reflection point of where Miss Manual is head in 2020 as 2019 winds down. 

Giveaway coming soon to celebrate surpassing 100 episodes. 

Ms.Reds.Wrenching had guest  Athena Hinkle (@insta_thena) on the podcast to share her Perspective on the pros & cons she has encountered being a veteran in the welding industry.  So many people reach out to Athena & are always asking what they should aspect diving into the welding industry.     Athena gives an insightful Pov on the opportunities that are within the Welding industry that have gone unheard in a school setting until getting into the field itself. Be sure to Stay connect with Miss Manual @ms.reds.wrenching & @Insta_thena on Instagram.   https://www.instagram.com/insta_thena/   https://www.instagram.com/ms.reds.wrenching/ 

@aivy.league is the one to go to when you're trying to plan a car meet/event. 

Looking already a year in advanced Aivy wants to meet more ladies from the Miss Manual Community & plan a trip where everyone can meet & unite in person from the internet! 

If youre a fan of Miatas listen & listen closely! 

This episode is hosted  By Miss Manual (Miata owner) @aivy.league.  

Aivy shares her perspective & experience attending the "MIATAS AT THE GAP."

What is the  "MIATAS AT THE GAP?" 

 Attendees range from Miata newbie to 20+ year veteran and their vehicles from stock to Excocet/track rat and all forms in between. They come from all walks of life and some even come from other countries to attend each year. The cars were meant for these roads and the area doesn’t disappoint. 

The main attraction for the Miata enthusiast is the legendary Tail of the Dragon.  the Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28, Devil’s Triangle TN, Six Gap in Georgia, and Diamondback 226A means endless hours and days of driving bliss. 

 With more than 1,000,000 built since 1989 and fans and enthusiasts the world over love to come together to enjoy great driving roads, make lasting friendships, and enjoy being a part of the greatest group of car enthusiasts around. 

Be sure to follow @aivy.league on instagram ! 

Kirsten Vaughn (@Ms.reds.wrenching) Honda Master Technician in the making  shares pet peeves from her community 

when wrenching on vehicles. 

Whether you work in a shop as a  technician of some sort, or you simply wrench on the weekends in your garage. 

Theirs universal truths that females & even males in the automotive industry can mutually relate to.

(Apologies for the static)

Follow Miss Manual on all platforms as we continue to elevate a females perspectives inside these male dominated industries. 

@Aivy.League entered the Automotive industry at a super young age starting out as a Lube Tech &  departing as a service Tech with 5 years experience. 

Miss Manual is here to be a staple for the increasing amount of women that are surfacing that have an interest in working inside the Blue-Collar Industries like Automotive. 

(Instagram handle) @Aivy.League  jumped on the Miss Manual Podcast & shares her perspective being inside the industry as Lube-Tech & Service Advisor.

World Wide women make up less than 10% of the Automotive industry. Simple insights like this can help the next woman to come that has no clue what to expect in this male-dominated industry.  

Hilary took the time to share her ambition that has been truly  alive for the last 15 years of her life. 

From being  the only female in her workplace, as well as the only female through all 3 levels of her schooling. 

To have the dying urge to have her own shop & giving women a safe place where they have the chance to flourish there true potential. 

We express the importance of how crucial it is for women now to share there process to pave the way for the women to come that are curious to enter the Automotive industry with technology being a big tool on broadcasting that.  

Shawn Expands on briefly what Miss Manual has evolved to & how you can help along the journey.

@orginalcicijay (Cirina) &(Grace) @ggrzybek have an open discussion on why they think there is much friction between car enthusiasts & Instagram models. 

To make any progress on the friction that is seen on the internet in today's world, having actually productive conversations like this are needed to move forward.

Hailey Sherrill, 

Founder of Bimbos & Brembos You Tube Channel. 

Hailey found herself in high-school looking for guidance on how to fix her daily. She searched endlessly on YouTube for other ladies going through the same encounters with her Sti Hawk eye, but failed to find anyone. Always having an interest on how things operated Hailey decided to join the army where she ended up getting paid learning how to be a mechanic through the Army. 

Miss Manual has the biggest opportunity on its hands to amplify our impact on the Females Perspective in theses male dominated industries. 

Artists/Investors E-40 & Chamillionaire have partnered with @joinrepublic to invest in one minority or women founded start up June 21st.  

Chamillionaire & the JoinRepublic team have viewed my pitch & so for reference on the Conozapp search "drshopify"

Loyal listeners & supporters listen to this episode closely as I explain the impact & directions to help our chances of being chosen! 

 

@AgsCargirl @BrapQueen_ & @shiftingsideways  share their experiences after attending a “Drift Kitchen Experience”.

This episode is very important to the Miss Manual Community due to the fact of how many messages we receive of how many ladies are in search of other women on the track. 

Many ladies have the desire to attend events like "The Drift Kitchen" where they can meet other lady drift enthusiasts at all levels but are afraid to take that next step. Ana, Megan. & Marissa share the set up &  progression of there 1st drift Kitchen event till the present. There outcomes weren't perfect, some actually frustrating. The beauty of this episode the ladies share how they've made ton of improvements & makes it feel a lot more real & obtainable for females to feel they have a place on the track.

Savannah Raskey recently acquired her commercial pilot license last year in 2018.  Savannah had the privilege to grow up around the aviation industry having her father as a pilot for United Air Way.  She shares her experience of not really wanting to go in that direction immediately at young age despite having the tools & resources readily available.  

Traveling to many parts of the world has brought Savannah leaps of motivation, perspective, & humility that the world needs & she takes the time share. 

2nd generation 

16 year old Motorsport Athlete Amanda Sorensen reached out to Miss Manual to jump back on the podcast  (after being on episode  10)

to share some perspective on the sport drifting as it continues to become a household sport #2 behind NASCAR. 

Amanda & her dad created the platform (DriftLine) where you can seek information on drift events all around the nation if interested in stepping on the track! 

 

@MOPARMAEZZI

@ASHLEY_MOELLER13

@MS.REDS.WRENCHING

All at different stages in there career in the Automotive industry.  This episode features these ladies sharing how they have handled adversities being a woman in the industry. This conversation is an important due to the fact that theirs a fast growing number of females developing interest in jumping into the industry. 

The problem were solving with this podcast are preparing women for pros & cons entering a male dominated industry. Many feel alone, however with conversations like this reaching thousands this is bracing that might have been hesitant to live through ladies perspective & not feel isolated .  

Savanna Little, 

Pro Model of 9+ years turned Race Car Driver jumps on the show & shares detail on her up bringing from her family being a 1st generation racer. 

Savanna Found herself as an umbrella model for Nissan & was approached to jump into passenger seat as everyone thought that it would turn out to be a great laugh to frighten her while in such an intense environment for the 1st time.

This was the start of Savannas addiction to be in the fast lane & actually start competing on the track instead.

Savanna has passion that is so deep that social media doesn't express that shares with us with us on episode 82 of how she carving her way! 

Samantha Hakala 

Born & Raised in Wyoming, grew up loving fast cars, fast horses, & photography,

Realized she only could put her energy in one area. Graduated from Wyo-tech in Diesel Technology. 

Samantha shares what its like working with massive CAT equipment & how dangerous it can be if you're not paying attention.

Sam thrives in the chaotic environment, she owns 7 vehicles , 5 horses, 3 dogs, 1 cat, & a single pair of snowmobiles & dirt bikes. 

It truly gives Sam a Breath of fresh to journey among-st communities like Miss Manual & the podcast where it has expanded her view of how many women are actually involved in the industry. 

 

@SlickerSpeed Dream job is to be a Victoria Secret Angel, but the Tom Boy in her idolizes Professional Rally Driver Ken Block. 

Slick feels all people need to know how to drive a manual. If Zombies were to take over the world & the only vehicles available to drive manual,  90% of people in America would be eaten alive due to stalling! 

Nicole (ICRAVEBOOST) was the 1st Female car enthusiast I contacted to jump on the podcast a year ago! 

12 months later after many attempts we finally found a mutual time bring Nicole on the MM Podcast to share her perspective as a female in the Automotive industry.  Nicole jumped out of her comfort zone to share the truth of who she he his off of Instagram & YouTube. 

Has had incredible opportunity & success with the help of social media, however it hasn't been a easy road which is the main if not exact reason she  was needed to jump on the show. Nicole gives insight on her up & down roller coast to her journey thus far. 

Nicole already an adrenaline addiction growing up & it has translated to her day to day life & goals.  

Megan aka @brapqueen_ has been a long time Follower of Miss Manual & the podcast & she shares her support towards ladies she admire in the automotive Industry. 

This Megan has an aggressive approach to attend up to a dozen drift & car events to really push her comfort zone to really immerse herself in the culture of the car scene & the driver seat.  

This episode is super inspiring being that Megan is using social media to find like minded female enthusiasts that she has followed for quiet sometime on the internet. 

@DrivingForwardTogether Brand was inspired from a group of women to encourage more women to get into open Autocross & compete!  

Amy Wunsch

Rachel Leach

Rachel Baker

Approached Miss Manual to share encouragement & perspective from the realm of Autocross. 

Alot of ladies are terrified to enter the atmosphere anything in the automotive industry special not having anyone in there circle that live in the environment.  A lot of people make up this massive story of why were afraid to trying something. Episodes like are meant to move people one step forward to jumping out of the comfort zone that they've been dying to do in the 1st place.    

Kirsten Vaughn (@ms.reds.wrenching) is on a interesting journey on becoming a  Honda Master Technician.

Kirsten has faced many different shop environment as she pursues to become an ASE certified Master Technician.

Communication as a female inside a male dominated space is very important due to the fact women can become a target in such a high alpha environment.  

Adriana aka (@thatjdmgirl) driver of  Phoenix, the Mini Mopar out in Florida joins on as guest on the MM Podcast, She shares her relationship in the cockpit & her passion of how eager she is to normalize the concept of women in the Automotive industry. 

Adriana grew up learning her way on the track through her father as her main role model & mentor.  With that being said her main focus never veered outside of being a better driver. 

 98 Kouki 5.3 swapped is what Adriana competes in on the track along side with her boyfriend & father.  Adriana shares many life lessons on the show that have translated  into her personal from being behind the driver seat.  

Shawn decided to put the Donut signal to the sky & call up Gabby to help this episode called "do it for clout." This episode brings out a lot of passion & encouragement to people that are tired of seeing fakers in there industry who truly just want "attention" in there eyes. So much can be done yet very few decide to act on these things & choose to dwell on how bad the industry is. Miss Manual is simply here to encourage many to take action & lead by example to see the change that they so called desire.

Kyrstie Rose (@miss.creature) a very unique talented individual in her own way. 

Artist 

Car Enthusiast 

Races drones in her spare time

Kyrstie shares how her art helps express herself as a person. One of the common themes I have picked up & seen among st females involved in the car scene is there ability to creatively express themselves with some form of illustration. Its important to narrow down on this trend being that many lack the ability to express who they are & find themselves hiding there actual self.  

This is an issue stemming from starting with the two points listed below. 

The 1st point lies within the factor of comparing one another online & not telling the full story. 

The 2nd layer lies within the comparison of feeling the need & urge to keep up with everyone & there car progressions. 

In this episode a lot is to be learned through Kyrstie interesting perspective & how she strives to live her life. 

 

 

Mick Beth! 

Model, Entrepreneur, Car Enthusiast shares her frustrations trying to balance the life being a model & how it gets in the way of being a Car enthusiast. Many assume shes in the Automotive industry just for the attention & not truly passionate about her build

(16' Rocket Bunny GT86 )   

Mick Beth speaks out & wants to express that females have the ability to do both & doesn't have to be pigeon holed. 

You dont have to know everything as a guy or gal. Being in the automotive industry is learning process from start to finish! 

Automotive Technology Instructor for Dekany HighSchool over in Houston Texas jumps on & share his passion of teaching the youth in class. 

David has bonded enough with his students to recognize to use social media to grab there attention spand & interest  when he attends events outside of the classroom. 

The soul purpose of bringing Mr. Almazan on is to encourage the young ones that are uncertain on there journey in the automotive journey, simply looking for some type of guidance. David is fully committed to giving his all to his students now & to come where they can enjoy being in the classroom & learn the basics. 

Jacrin Clow (@jacrin.car)

Jumps on the show & shares her plans for her Ladies Takeover track day on December 29th 2019. 

Jacrin has many friends that have interest & are curious to jump into the fast lane on the track. 

Yet many are too scared to take that leap thinking its a just for the "boys". This constant feedback motivated her to create an environment it would welcome the females interested getting on the track to come & not be intimidated being out number by the guys. 

Jacrin has faced her struggles on the track & has had great support from her boyfriend (@Ivancpx) 

If you're female local to Buttonwillow Racetrack & want to test the track out be sure to follow @Jacrin.car) to stay posted on the details to come for the event on December 29th at the end of this year 2019!

 

 

@Swazilla (Suzy Valdivia ) Shares behind the scenes of what it actually takes to jump on the track. 

A lot goes untold on social media, the hard work ,dedication, & the frustrations.

 Suzy expresses &  wants to made known & vocal for those interested jumping on the track.

So many are fooled by the "InstaFam" & are shocked by work & end up quitting after a short period of time. 

Theirs one question you have to ask yourself, "are you truly doing something you enjoy because you love it or is it someone else passion. 

Follow Suzy`s journey https://www.instagram.com/swazilla/

Support Miss Manual at https://missmanual.com/ & rep us loud & proud on the street! 

Series Power Talk* 

Miss Manual Is here to fill the avoid of the lack of Authenticity in the Blue Collar Industry. 

Nothing wrong with the "Perfect" Photo or "Video", however 99% of people forget to show there process which is the problem were here to solve. 

We must do a better job in to show one another that we dont have it all figured out or have bad days. It honestly a sick game, preach were all the same yet pose like we arent .