Ever wondered what it’s really like to build a career in construction? The highs, the lows, the career pivots, and the moments that make you think, Can I really do this?
Welcome to Her Construction Career, a podcast sharing real stories from women across the entire construction process - project management, design, leadership, development, engineering, and beyond.
Hosted by Sabina, a Graduate Site Engineer two years into her career, and Kristy, a Marketing Coordinator brand new to the industry, we’re having honest conversations about what it takes to grow and thrive in construction.
From breaking into leadership to navigating bias in a male-dominated field, from returning to work after having kids to the absolute disasters that somehow turned into learning moments—we’re covering it all.
So, whether you're already on-site, working your way up, or just construction-curious and wondering where a career in this industry could take you, this podcast is for you.
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Her Construction Career is made by Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever wondered what it’s really like to build a career in construction? The highs, the lows, the career pivots, and the moments that make you think, Can I really do this?
Welcome to Her Construction Career, a podcast sharing real stories from women across the entire construction process - project management, design, leadership, development, engineering, and beyond.
Hosted by Sabina, a Graduate Site Engineer two years into her career, and Kristy, a Marketing Coordinator brand new to the industry, we’re having honest conversations about what it takes to grow and thrive in construction.
From breaking into leadership to navigating bias in a male-dominated field, from returning to work after having kids to the absolute disasters that somehow turned into learning moments—we’re covering it all.
So, whether you're already on-site, working your way up, or just construction-curious and wondering where a career in this industry could take you, this podcast is for you.
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Her Construction Career is made by Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What’s really behind the housing crisis headlines - and how do you build homes that actually work for the people who live in them?
Lisa Sorrentino is the Head of Development at City West Housing, and she’s spent over two decades delivering complex projects across the US and Australia. Today, she leads the delivery of long-term, purpose-built affordable housing in Sydney - and she’s not afraid to challenge misconceptions about what that means. From lifecycle design decisions to planning pathways and policy reforms, Lisa brings a rare combination of commercial experience, urban planning smarts, and social purpose to her work.
In this episode, she shares the surprising moments that shaped her career, the advice she wishes someone gave her when her kids were young, and the one practical shift that could unlock more affordable housing tomorrow. We also hear her take on:
From luxury builds to government renewal precincts to the not-for-loss sector, Lisa’s seen the industry from every angle. This is a big-picture conversation grounded in real-world solutions.
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Her Construction Career is made possible thanks to Growthbuilt, with the support of the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program.
Hosts: Sabina Kabalane and Kristy Filetti
Production: Interview Boss Media
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.