Empowering Women in Construction: The Move Over Bob Initiative with Kate Glantz

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Empowering Women in Construction: The Move Over Bob Initiative with Kate Glantz

Oct 14, 2025 • 43 mins

Kate Glantz discusses the Move Over Bob initiative, highlighting its cultural impact and the success of their first magazine issue aimed at reframing construction careers for young women. The episode explores the influence of teen magazines, the multifaceted lifestyle in construction, and the importance of representation. Kate addresses challenges like social media skepticism and workforce shortages in schools, while emphasizing the success of organic outreach and print materials. The conversation covers expanding the initiative, building a production arm, and engaging with general contractors to challenge gender stereotypes. Kate shares insights on community, industry support, and the importance of advocacy for women in construction.

Key Points

Tools and techniques have democratized the physical requirements of trades, making them accessible to everyone regardless of gender.
The Move Over Bob magazine aims to inspire young women to consider careers in construction by showcasing the diverse and multifaceted lifestyle of tradeswomen.
Representation and cultural shifts are essential to addressing the skilled labor shortage in construction, and initiatives like Move Over Bob are crucial in changing perceptions and encouraging inclusivity.

Connect with Kate Glantz - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateglantz/ Website: https://moveoverbob.com/
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Speakers

Kate Glantz

Guest • 74%

Justin Neagle

Host • 25%

Chapters

0:25	Introduction and shout out to Karen at Ace
0:51	Move Over Bob initiative, first magazine issue, and cultural shifts in construction
2:06	Kate Glantz's initial conversation and success of the first magazine issue
3:21	Impact of teen magazines and reframing construction careers for young women
4:32	Multifaceted lifestyle and representation in construction
5:29	Reaching young women and the concept of a teen magazine for trades
6:10	Creative process and initial skepticism about a print magazine
7:17	Challenges with social media and workforce shortage in schools
8:20	Organic outreach, distribution success, and the longevity of print materials
10:06	Expanding Move Over Bob initiative and addressing labor shortage
11:32	Building a production arm, digital content, and addressing gender stereotypes
14:04	Engaging with general contractors, historical gender roles, and marketing trades
17:28	Tools, techniques, and marketing to solve labor shortage
17:59	How Kate and Angie met and their backgrounds
21:02	Building Move Over Bob together and embracing purpose-driven work
24:04	Breaking the status quo and reception to the Move Over Bob initiative
33:50	Importance of community, representation, and goals for Move Over Bob
38:38	Industry support, advocacy, and allyship for women in construction
41:30	Closing remarks and contact information
41:56	Sponsor: Ace

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