Today’s episode is going to be a little different. We are turning the lens from inside the trades to taking a snapshot from the outside in.

We have invited an extremely passionate and talented person on today’s show who has been capturing the people that make up the trades industry to honor their work and commitment to building our nation.

Tara Garner is an incredible photographer, content creator, and social media mogul, who also comes from a long line of folks in the trades and in the unions. She is dedicated to show the masses the real people behind all of the buildings we admire and the work that goes unseen. Encapsulating the essence of what it is to be a trades worker at its core. Genuine, good hearted, hard working individuals that want to selflessly make a difference.

Seeing this side of trades is so critical for growing the industry. Yes, every job is a grind to some extent, but there is a true pride in seeing the fruits of your labor. Those quiet moments that people don't really think about but have the biggest impact, like the comradery between workers shooting the shit on a job site or doing something really cool.

That alone can spark the interest of someone wanting to be in an industry where you’re treated like family and be proud of what you’ve accomplished.

Tune in to hear a beautiful story of how Tara is making a difference in humanizing the trades by capturing the people behind the hard hats.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Tara Garner’s backstory of her and her family’s involvement in the trades and unions
What inspired Tara to capture life in the trades through photography
How understanding someone’s story can change your perspective
What sort of companies are hiring Tara to work on their projects
What Tara’s work does for the workers
How Tara gets the workers to warm up to having their photo taken
Tara’s thoughts on how to get Tara involved in the trades
The importance of morale on the job site

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