She’s been called a unicorn.  A Phoenix who has risen from the ashes.  A woman who’s made it in a man’s world.  A trailblazing businesswoman and entrepreneur.  And someone whose story is the ultimate American bootstraps saga.

She has lots to say about life, love, working hard, achieving success in a male-dominated field and getting through the difficult times and tremendous personal losses we all face at one point or another.

In her live speeches, Pat’s recounts these stories of incredible strength and resilience with wit and wisdom that will entertain, inspire and enlighten the audience.

Talk Titles

• Constructing a Voice: My Life in the Building Trades

• Kicking Karma's Ass:  "Phoenixing Up" and Out of Grief

• I Did. You Can, Too:  Succeeding as an Entrepreneur in Macho Industries

• Raising NextGen Women in Construction: Advice from 30 Years on the Job