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Tackling The Trades With Marlie & Steph

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What happens when a World Cup winner swaps her rugby boots for a pipe wrench? You get Tackling the Trades With Marlie & Steph. Join England Rugby legend and qualified plumber Marlie Packer, OBE, alongside Steph Leese (aka the Pink Plasterer), as they dive into the real, day-to-day experiences of UK tradeswomen. From fitting bathrooms and rewiring commercial sites to painting homes, they’re bringing you the honest stories behind the job.Every two weeks, Marlie and Steph welcome a brilliant lineup of guest tradeswomen to chat about everything that actually matters on site:
  • Finding workwear that actually fits
  • Balancing home, work, and the hustle
  • Pricing jobs with confidence
  • Growing your business on social media
  • Navigating the chaos of working with friends and family
Whether you’re a seasoned pro on the tools, thinking about starting an apprenticeship, or just love a proper trade yarn, hit follow and join the conversation. New episodes drop bi-weekly.
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  • 5 episodes
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  • Avg 28 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E4
    October 23 · 52 min

    How to stop working for free.

    Join Marlie Packer and Steph Leese in this episode of Tackling the Trades as they pull back the curtain on the hidden costs of running a business in the trades! From soaring fuel prices and insurance to unseen prep time and the "mate's rate" trap,...

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  • October 9 · 35 min

    Tackling pressure in the trade.

    Join Marlie Packer and Steph Leese in this episode of Tackling the Trades as they dive headfirst into the world of mental health on the tools! In an industry where "toughing it out" is often the default, they're breaking down the real-world pressures...

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  • S1 · E2
    September 25 · 25 min

    Staying Active On The Tools

    Join Marlie Packer and Steph Leese for episode 2 of Tackling the Trades. They’re diving into how sports, exercise, and staying active can transform life on and off the job site. Joined by special guest Jo Scofield, a Liverpool Feds standalone, England...

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  • S1 · E1
    September 11 · 26 min

    Introducing Tackling the Trades - Meet Marlie!

    Join Marlie Packer and Steph Leese in this premiere episode of Tackling the Trades! This week, we're introducing the ultimate collaboration between site life and the sports pitch. They're breaking down the real-world grit it takes to break boundaries...

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