Brandi Lea
Brandi Lea
Finding a Seat at the Table of Men, with Dawn Rohrs
Finding a Seat at the Table of Men, with Dawn Rohrs
Finding a Seat at the Table of Men, with Dawn Rohrs
Tuesday 15th June 2021
Join Dawn Rohrs as she shares her inspiring journey as a woman engineer overcoming challenges and thriving in her career and personal life.
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Episode Overview
- Dawn Rohrs' success in a male-dominated field
- Balancing family life with career ambitions
- Overcoming ADHD and thriving professionally
- Running multiple successful businesses
- The importance of stepping outside comfort zones
If you're comfortable, you're not growing. The magic happens outside your comfort zone.
In this engaging episode of 'Becoming Wildly Well,' host Brandi Lea introduces listeners to Dawn Rohrs, a trailblazing woman who has carved out her path in the male-dominated field of engineering. Dawn, a 42-year-old wife, mother, and business owner, shares her remarkable journey from being a teen mother to becoming a successful drilling engineer and entrepreneur. Despite the challenges posed by a field largely populated by men, Dawn found support among her colleagues and thrived professionally.
However, her path was not without obstacles, including instances of discrimination based on gender assumptions. Dawn recounts moments when she was mistaken for a receptionist or caterer, highlighting the subtle biases that persist in professional environments. A pivotal aspect of Dawn's story is her late diagnosis of ADHD in her thirties. She candidly discusses how she developed coping mechanisms, such as using a balance board in her office, to manage her symptoms and enhance her productivity.
Her story is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Dawn's career is marked by versatility—not only does she excel behind a desk, running models and programming, but she is equally comfortable getting her hands dirty, working on-site in construction alongside her husband. Together, they own a construction company, and Dawn also runs an oil field consulting firm. Family is central to Dawn's life.
Her oldest son, Austin, is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree and plays an integral role in their business, while her youngest, Cody, serves in the Air Force and is also studying engineering. Throughout the episode, Brandi Lea emphasizes the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone to facilitate personal growth and transformation. She encourages listeners to embrace discomfort as a sign of alignment with one's true purpose.
Listeners are invited to connect with Dawn on social media platforms, where she shares insights and updates about her businesses and personal journey. This episode is a powerful narrative of perseverance, growth, and the impact of women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields.