b"WOMEN IN TILE 2020Womens words of wisdomchoice.Creativity,multi-tasking, and encouragement organizationalskillsallwhile managingstresshavebecome Alotofpeoplewilltellyouthatthe toolkit many modern American you cant do it, its too hard, and Imwomenrelyontogetthrougha certain they are saying its too hardday,shesaid.Tileworkspecifi-because they are working too hardcallyisagreatcareerbecauseof instead of working smarter. If you are called to service in the tile industry, asthe time flexibilityyou can have an installer, product rep, designer, or aa family, or explore other interests magazine editor, hold your head highwhilekeepingaflexibledailyor and do your best work. Stay humblemonthlyschedule.Themoneyis and remember you arent one of thegood, the risks are not major ones guys, so be a woman and be awe- and youll definitely stay in shape some at it! Dawn Marie Suiter,physically and mentally.Strong Work Renovations, LLCAnycareerthatawomancan doisagreatcareerforawoman Be well versed in the technicalitytodo,Michael-Battagliaadded. of the product, what it encompasses,All I demand is that I am treated howitismade,andsoon. Thiswillwith the same respect as everyone allow you to be a leader in any eld, whetheritsthetileindustryornot.elsetherearepowerfulwomen Be empathetic and encouraging toin the industry, and I think that more other women coming up in the indus- women can be a part of it in terms try. I truly believe in women helpingof leadership and technical roles. women, and when we do this we canIf you possess a good mix of cre-be stronger in the industry, as well asative,artisticandtechnicalskills, the industry being stronger for it.Katie Michael-Battaglia,thenthetileindustryisdefinitely Nemo Tile + Stone an option, Chapman said. NTCA provides close to 100 courses that Learneverythingyoucanandyou can use to understand all the thenlearnsomemore.Neverstopproducts,methodsandstandards learningandalwaysbeopentothatcanbeusedinasuccess-changebecausethat'swhenyoull growthemostisthroughchange.fultileinstallationandtheycan Alwayseducateyourselfwithfactsbeaccessedonline24/7. Thetile andneverletanyonemakeyouindustry can provide a good living doubtyourcredibility.Standupforfor anyone, but as a woman pursu-yourself!Donteverthinkyoucanting a career in this industry, it also do or be anything you want becauseclearsthepathforotheryoung you didnt get a college degreeits all about passion, determination andgirls and women to break from the knowledgethatwillmakeyousuc- traditionalandshowthemthey cessful! The red lipstick only helps!can truly be and do whatever fuelsMichelle Chapman, NTCA their passion. 68TileLetter | October 2020"