From Stay-at-Home Mum to Award-Winning Tradeswoman - Samantha Hall - Building Confidence - Episode 166

Can you build a successful trade career while raising a family? Absolutely.

In this episode of Building Confidence, I sit down with award-winning boilermaker Samantha Hall to talk about her journey from being a stay-at-home mum to becoming a qualified tradeswoman, industry award winner, and mentor for young women entering manufacturing.

Sam shares the realities of juggling motherhood with an apprenticeship, overcoming self-doubt, navigating a male-dominated workplace, and why backing yourself—even when others don't—is one of the most important skills you can develop.

Today, she's not only building truck trailers but also helping build the confidence of the next generation of tradeswomen through mentoring programs across Queensland.

In this episode, we discuss:

Starting an apprenticeship as a mum

Balancing family life, childcare, and a trade career

Overcoming stereotypes in a male-dominated industry

Why supportive teammates and mentors make a difference

Transitioning from apprentice to qualified tradeswoman

Winning industry awards and recognising your own achievements

Mentoring young women entering manufacturing