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 fitsBalancing home, work, an...
Latest episodes
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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 p…
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36 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…
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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. Jo…
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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.…
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Tacking The Trades with Marlie and Steph...coming soon.
Tackling the Trades with Marlie Packer & Steph Leese, launching this September across all major podcast platforms.