<p>What unique challenges - and opportunities - do women face in the traditionally male-dominated renovation industry? </p><p>In this empowering episode of <em>French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED</em>, timed to coincide (almost!) with International Women's Day 2026, Rosie, Sue, and Micala share personal stories and insights in a typically unfiltered and lively discussion.</p><p></p><p><strong>What we talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Celebrating women artisans in the renovation sector.</li><li>Misogyny in the construction industry and social media dynamics.</li><li>The importance of creating safe spaces for women to ask questions.</li><li>The impact of visibility in traditionally male-dominated fields.</li><li>Personal stories of navigating challenges as women in trades.</li><li>Initiatives and statistics about women in French construction.</li><li>Strategies for supporting and uplifting fellow women in the industry.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day">International Women's Day</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="mx-0.5" href="https://www.cma-france.fr">Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat</a> - French Chamber of Trades and Crafts.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="mx-0.5" href="https://compagnons-du-devoir.com/">Le Compagnon du Devoir</a> - An organisation promoting craftsmanship and training.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Mini Glossary:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Conjugal collaboratrice:</strong> A spouse who works with their partner in a business but may not receive formal recognition or compensation.</li><li><strong>CAPEB:</strong> Confédération de l'Artisanat et des Petites Entreprises du Bâtiment - a French confederation for artisans in the construction sector.</li><li><strong>Apprenticeship:</strong> A system of training where individuals learn a trade under the guidance of experienced professionals.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/frenchrenodiaries">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchrenodiaries">Instagram</a></p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.frenchrenodiaries.com">www.frenchrenodiaries.com</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find out more about us and our French reno businesses:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.renovation-maison-bretagne.fr/">Maison Bretagne</a> (Rosie Ellis)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://srcharpenterie.fr/">S.R. Charpenterie</a> (Sue Peake-Russell)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.paulwilkinselectricien.com/">Paul Wilkins Electricien</a> (Micala Wilkins)</p><p></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>• Produced &amp; mixed by: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/katy_wright_audio/">Katy Wright</a></p><p>• Music: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897/">Grand Project</a></p>