Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
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Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
"Do whatever makes you happy. The only thing holding you back is you."
In this episode of The Spark Inside, hosts Christian Hewgill and Becca Knight sit down with Louise Baker, founder of Womanic, an all-female garage in Birmingham. Louise shares her story of leaving a retail job to pursue her passion for cars and establish a business designed to break down stereotypes and make auto repairs accessible for everyone. As a single mother, Louise built her garage to be flexible, approachable, and empowering - offering a collection and delivery service tailored to busy schedules. She also shares the motivation behind her “Heels to Wheels” course, teaching essential car maintenance to people of all backgrounds.
This episode is filled with wisdom, resilience, and a genuine love for cars that shines through in every part of Louise's journey.
Key Moments:
[00:00:00] Introduction: Christian’s F1 game show challenge
[00:04:46] Guest Intro: Welcoming Louise Baker
[00:05:21] Starting Womanic: From supermarket shelves to garage tools
[00:08:02] The Flexibility of Womanic: Running a business around family life
[00:11:19] Early Inspirations: Childhood memories with her father and first cars
[00:13:13] Breaking the Mould: Being a female mechanic and supporting women drivers
[00:14:01] Building Customer Trust: Transparent repairs and empowering clients
[00:16:44] Social Media for Inspiration: How TikTok and Instagram help spread the message
[00:25:51] STEM and School Talks: Inspiring the next generation of engineers
Featuring: Louise Baker
Presented by: Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill
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The Spark Inside
Do you know your crankshaft from your carburettor or your hillclimb from your drift racing? The Spark Inside is your new favourite podcast for all things automotive, whether you’re tinkering in the garage, working on your own pride and joy, or making a living in the trade. Hosts Becca Knight and Christian Hewgill chat with guests from every corner of the motoring world - professional drivers, engineers, custom builders, and industry experts to uncover what ignited their passion. Hear their inspiring stories, learn more about their craft and soak up real-world advice. New episodes every week!
