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EPISODE
14

Kate Glantz

Move Over Bob

Move Over Bob

In this episode, host Caroline Raffetto sits down with Kate Glantz, CEO and co-founder of Move Over Bob, a powerful media and lifestyle brand reimagining what it means to work in the trades. Kate shares her non-linear journey into construction, from global service work and Hollywood film studios to trade school and startup life. Together, they dive into the urgent workforce gap, the importance of representation in the trades, and how marketing, culture, and storytelling can change the future of construction for women. This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a bold vision for what’s next in the industry.

Episode Highlights

0:00–2:50 | Meet Kate Glantz & the Mission Behind Move Over Bob

Kate is introduced along with the powerful mission of Move Over Bob as a media and lifestyle brand built to put women front and center in construction and the skilled trades.

2:50– 7:25 | Kate’s Career Journey & Discovering the Trades

Kate shares her diverse background, early service work, and the moment she realized construction could be a path to empowerment and economic security for women.

7:25–10:30 | From Hollywood to Trade School

After a layoff in the entertainment industry, Kate makes the bold decision to attend trade school and learn rough carpentry—reshaping her understanding of confidence, power, and self-sufficiency.

10:30–12:18 | Building Move Over Bob & Industry Reception

Kate discusses founding Move Over Bob with her co-founder, the early challenges, and the overwhelmingly positive response from the construction industry.

12:18–15:20 | Workforce Development as a Marketing Challenge

Kate explains why recruitment in construction is really a marketing issue rooted in awareness, representation, and the right messengers.

15:20–18:53 | The Power of Representation & Viral Storytelling

From tradeswomen using their voices to a viral TikTok that changed perception overnight, Kate shares how culture truly moves the needle.

18:53–21:40 | Construction, Creativity & Authentic Marketing

Kate discusses OSHA-compliant storytelling, the lack of quality stock photography for women in trades, and why originality matters in construction media.

21:40–25:27 | What It’s Really Like Being a Woman in the Trades

An honest look at job sites, resilience, visibility, workplace culture, and why women don’t need to change who they are to succeed in construction.

25:27–29:53 | Advice for Women Entering the Trades

Kate shares actionable guidance for students and career changers—from CTE programs and community colleges to pushing past fear and embracing curiosity.

29:53–31:51 | The Five-Year Vision for Move Over Bob

Kate reveals her long-term vision of Move Over Bob as a true community, resource hub, and cultural force for women in construction.

31:51–33:30 | How to Get Involved & Final Thoughts

Where to find the magazine, how schools can get copies, and how listeners can connect with Kate and Move Over Bob.

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