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S1E11 Tehran to Tech: A Refugee's Journey to Senior Program Manager at Microsoft ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep11 w/ Donya Ziraksari
In this episode of Hands On Heroes, Valerie sits down with Donya Ziraksari, a mechanical engineer and senior technical program manager at Microsoft, whose life story is anything but ordinary. Donya…
S1E10 Why Awareness Matters ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep10 w/ Bronwyn Beabeau & Maureen Noe
What does it take to build a better future for children in foster care — and what role can the skilled trades play in getting them there?In this episode of Hands-On Heroes, host Valerie Crafton…
Hands-On Heroes Day In The Life Ep 1 | The Electrician
In this episode of Hands-On Heroes, A Day In The Life Of An Electrician, creator and host Valerie Crafton introduces kids to the exciting world of skilled trades and STEM through storytelling,…
S1E9 Redefining Construction in Leadership with Renae Sams Founder of Build-Her.Org on Hands-On Heroes Ep 9
Renae Sams has built her career on the foundations of hard work, integrity, and vision. With experience spanning every phase of construction, she’s supported design teams through complex…
S1E8 How To Find Fulfillment in Your Life & Work ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep. 8 with Mike Hastings
From Juvenile Detention to Data Center Leadership: A Story of Redemption and Resilience 💪The construction and technology industries are filled with unconventional success stories, but few are as…
S1E7 How To Become a Professional Crane Operator as a Woman In Trades with Tiffany Eckard ~Hands-On Heroes Ep 7
Thinking about a career in crane operation? Professional Crane Operator, Tiffany Eckard shares why starting as an oiler apprentice might be your best move.An oiler apprenticeship isn't just an entry…
S1E6 Achieving Decarbonization in Digital Infrastructure
iMasons Climate Accord is a coalition of companies united on carbon reductions in digital infrastructure.Host Valerie Crafton of Hands On Heroes had the pleasure to interview attendees from the most…
S1E5 Into Digital Infrastructure: iMasons Workforce Development Programs ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep5 w/ Hiba Agha
On this episode of Hands-On Heroes, special guest Hiba Agha discusses her role in iMasons and her career in nonprofit organizations.Infrastructure Masons (iMasons) is a global, nonprofit,…
S1E4 Building Confidence Through Construction ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep4 W/ Shannon Tymosko "Lady Voltz"
Shannon Tymosko is a 4th year Electrical Apprentice and proud sister of the IBEW Local 105, Hamilton. She is also a Skilled Trades Ambassador, Speaker, and an Advocate. She originally completed a…
S1E3 How A Women Dominates A Male Dominated Field with Kate Glantz of Move Over Bob ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep3
Kate Glantz co-founder and CEO of Move Over Bob shares how, as a woman, you can dominate in a male dominated field. Her and host Valerie Crafton discuss what "Allyship in Action" really looks like.…
S1E2 How To Get More Women Involved In Engineering, Tech & Construction ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep2 AIDC25
Discover how to get more women involved in engineering, tech and construction by giving them exposure early and often. Learn more on this episode of Hands-On Heroes - Ep2 AIDC25. Learn more about…
S1E1 How to Hire for the Future: AI's Impact on Engineering Talent ~ Hands-On Heroes Ep1 w/ Robert Sty
Hands-On Heroes with Robert Sty focuses on how to hire for the future; AI's impact on engineering talent. To learn more about the Hands-On Heroes mission & support visit:…
Hands-On Heroes Trailer
Welcome to Hands-On Heroes - a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering children through early exposure to careers in the skilled trades.As the Voice for the people who…
Closing a Chapter, Opening a Mission: Hands-On Heroes and the Workforce Gap
This is it. The final episode of Beyond the Megawatt—but not the end of the mission. Since launching in May, Mara and Valerie set out to amplify the voices that weren't being heard at conferences,…
Redefining What’s Possible in Data Center Development
Luke Kipfer's career path reads like a blueprint for the future of infrastructure leadership—starting at 18 cleaning condenser coils on Liebert units, pivoting through operations, retail colo, and…
Straight from Data Cloud: Live Insights
Beyond the Megawatt took over DataCloud USA 2025, capturing the energy, innovation, and bold conversations happening on the show floor and behind the scenes. This episode is a highlight reel…
400MW, Half the Time: MOD42’s Modular Reality
The data center industry is racing against the clock, and traditional construction timelines can't keep up. Enter modular data centers: purpose-built, repeatable, and designed to deploy…
Why Non-Destructive Excavation Is Non-Negotiable in Mission-Critical Construction
Starting a construction business with zero industry experience? Kristy Black did exactly that—and built Black Hydrovac into a critical player in mission-critical infrastructure. But this isn't just a…
Climate Optimism: Innovation > Greenwashing
What happens when two self-proclaimed sustainability "experts" sit down to challenge everything we think we know about greenwashing, carbon accounting, and the future of sustainable construction?…
Did YOTTA 2025 Deliver? Voices from Across the Ecosystem
This episode captures the raw energy and honest conversations from the event floor, featuring voices from across the data center, energy, and infrastructure communities. From modular data center…
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Hands-On Heroes with Valerie Crafton has published 40 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Technology.
Hands-On Heroes with Valerie Crafton is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 43m.
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