M.I.C. Episode 56 - Life Transitions

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Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.)

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M.I.C. is a podcast for women in the construction industry whom are mothers or are anticipating motherhood. Being a mom in this industry can often make you feel as if you can't. We want to show you, YOU CAN.

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M.I.C. Episode 56 - Life Transitions

Mothers In Construction (M.I.C.)

27 minutes 39 seconds

2 years ago

M.I.C. Episode 56 - Life Transitions

Check out Season 4 - Episode 56 - Life Transitions of Mothers In Construction Podcast with Nicolle Wilkinson.

Nicolle Wilkinson is a licensed architect in the state of Arizona and a certified construction manager through CMAA. Her 30-year career has focused on the planning and management of complex capital improvement programs in both California and Arizona for local and federal agencies. Her forte is navigating bureaucratic organizations and exceeding client expectations "so they can sleep at night." She calls herself the "LinkedIn Granny" and posts frequently about women in construction, NAWIC, menopause, being a vinophile, and about the feral cats on her construction site that she cares for. In addition to trying to bring a NAWIC chapter to Yuma before she retires, she is currently mentoring a group of 4 women in construction, meeting with them one-on-one and as a group monthly for a year. Nicolle is a mother to one living child, a son who is a high school senior graduating this year, and who, thanks to his mother’s encouragement and the generosity of his mentor Shanen Aranmor with Weld Like A Girl, will be attending Tulsa Welding School on a full scholarship starting in July. Her husband, Greg, is the retired City of Yuma city manager, and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps. Nicolle’s next career milestone is to retire to Malta in 2025. She is currently teaching herself to speak Maltese in preparation for retirement.

In this episode, we discuss menopause and what it’s like to be a mother in construction going through this life transition while maintaining a career the industry. This is another topic that is not discussed loudly enough but impacts many. For some, the symptoms are minimal, but others endure pain and discomfort, which impact their way of life. Nicolle experienced symptoms associated with menopause while running hundreds of millions of dollars in work. She provides tips on what has helped her advocate for her needs, improve her quality of life, and maintain a successful career in a demanding industry. Listen to her story!!!!

Follow Nicolle on LinkedIn @Nicolle Wilkinson