
Move Over Bob
Move Over BobIn 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
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.
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.
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.
Kate discusses founding Move Over Bob with her co-founder, the early challenges, and the overwhelmingly positive response from the construction industry.
Kate explains why recruitment in construction is really a marketing issue rooted in awareness, representation, and the right messengers.
From tradeswomen using their voices to a viral TikTok that changed perception overnight, Kate shares how culture truly moves the needle.
Kate discusses OSHA-compliant storytelling, the lack of quality stock photography for women in trades, and why originality matters in construction media.
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.
Kate shares actionable guidance for students and career changers—from CTE programs and community colleges to pushing past fear and embracing curiosity.
Kate reveals her long-term vision of Move Over Bob as a true community, resource hub, and cultural force for women in construction.
Where to find the magazine, how schools can get copies, and how listeners can connect with Kate and Move Over Bob.







