So in 2023 I submitted another piece of my work to the IIW Welded art photographic exhibit. This digital collection highlights the UNs 17 SDGs. These sustainable development goals that the UN represents can be found through this link https://sdgs.un.org/goals From where I sit all that everyone can do as an individual is what they… Continue reading Better late than never!
Category: Trades and Technology
This category will be where I cover welding, engineering, trades and technology based discussions.
Wild Things 2.0
As said in the introduction a few weeks back this exhibit https://jemsmind.com/wild-things/ had a vision to compile a collection of pieces that help celebrate welded art. As well as, important environmental issues that we need to address for the better of us all. But there are unseen depths of every celebrated piece. The lead up… Continue reading Wild Things 2.0
Shop Bump
OH LOOK WHAT I FOUND… #babyboybumpđź’™ Super pregnant Mama belly… #38weekspregnant The Shop was looking pretty good before I went on leave…. Way back when, May 31, 2019… #pregnantwelder #imnotawelder #imaweldingtechnologist #WOMENINWELDING #weldingmom This was my third pregnancy. The second one, working as a Welding Technologist. With the pregnancy in the video, I worked until… Continue reading Shop Bump
Many Shoes
“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”Marilyn Monroe [1] “Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world.”Bette Midler [2] “Each pair of shoes is a tool that supports you in the many roles on life’s journey.”JEMI Regardless of the title worn from one moment to another,… Continue reading Many Shoes
Wading Through The B.S. Towards Equality…
In the past I have facilitated and had the honour of being invited to welding camps and workshops for young women to try out welding. As well, learn about potential opportunities for a career in welding. That’s where myself and other women in welding volunteered to share our journeys. The whole purpose for guest speakers… Continue reading Wading Through The B.S. Towards Equality…
Qualified vs Certified, A Mom’s Edition
Putting a title on something ultimately reduces what that something could actually turn into. I believe this, because of preconceived ideas that are placed around words or titles. What is a title anyway? It means something different to everyone. How you perceive yourself, how you perceive the world, how the world perceives you. Growing up,… Continue reading Qualified vs Certified, A Mom’s Edition
Limitless Potential
What does the Welding Industry have to offer? The plain and simple answer is, Opportunity. Trades are big business and expanding exponentially as technology develops and infrastructure deteriorates… Yet, when looking in things can seem very focused, technical and overwhelming.  However, that can be an indicator of the potential versatility of said career. Similar to… Continue reading Limitless Potential
Being Human
How often do you have the opportunity to look at the world through someone else’s perspective? Broadening horizons can open a place of understanding. But far too often our minds are preoccupied with the daily grind. Leaving us unavailable to receive more than what is directly affecting the visible or tangible of the moment. We… Continue reading Being Human
What is a Mother to do?
Happy Mother’s Day to anyone and everyone out there mothering this world… Through all of life’s situations, I think being a mother has provided so many amazing highs. At the same time accompanied by a roller coaster of turbulence. But all worth the beautiful journey. This week covers bravery, growth and community. With a hint… Continue reading What is a Mother to do?
Bump… Boss… Baby…
On International Women’s Day 2021 I attended the Skills Ontario online conference. Where some amazing stories of pregnancy in the trades and how colleagues responded was highlighted. I felt inspired and started reminiscing about my own story. I am a Mother of three and have had the pleasure of telling a boss that I was expecting… Continue reading Bump… Boss… Baby…