From Desk Job to Red Seal: HVAC Jess on Finding Her Calling in the Trades
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Show Notes
What if the career you never considered is the one that changes your life?
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Banister — HVAC Jess — to talk about her journey from a decade in finance to becoming a Red Seal certified refrigeration mechanic and social media advocate for the skilled trades.
Jess shares how a few ride-alongs with her dad’s HVAC business sparked a passion she never expected — and how fixing something broken gave her a sense of purpose no office job ever could.
We discuss:
• Why representation in the trades matters
• Career changes in your 30s
• The stability of skilled trades in uncertain times
• Why her message is simple: “Consider it"
This conversation is for students, parents, career changers and anyone wondering if there’s a more hands-on, fulfilling path out there.
Follow HVAC Jess on YouTube and Instagram @hvacjess.
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