'I like proving people wrong': The women taking up DIY and plumbing
Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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Notable Quotes
""I like proving people wrong," says Jasmine, 33, from Bedfordshire."
— Jasmine Gurney , Influencer
""It's the best thing I've ever done," and she loves the freedom and flexibility of running a business."
— Bliss Cunneen , Influencer
""It's already hard enough to become a tradeswoman, a woman in an industry where you're massively under-represented.""
— Anna Moynihan , Activist
Key People
Anna Moynihan founded TaskHer to connect female tradeswomen with customers.
Bliss Cunneen is a plumber who switched careers from anthropology to embrace a trade.
Jasmine Gurney is a DIY influencer who shares home improvement projects on social media.
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Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.
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