I'm Dottie Bonn, one of 2.5% women working in skilled trade division of construction And I own the company I work for. I am a leader, a creator, a teacher, and a mom. I specialize in all types of flooring, tile backsplashes, and tile showers. With 22 years on the job I'm a Jill-of-all-trades. I love all aspects of building… plumbing, electrical, decks, framing, siding. On a more personal level I love teaching skills to other women, I love watching them hold a hammer for the first time. It's funny when they get their first callus or they hit their self with a hammer. I also love supporting their growth in this industry, and they take this knowledge home and work on their own houses. Most of all I love being their voice. I grabbed my posters and my pink construction pencils then I take road trips and show up in some meeting somewhere; mainly Washington, having a conversation about women in construction. I am that girl that knows what she's talking about and you cannot deny me who I am. I am the lower-level blueprint of women entering the constructions trades.
A Fighter's Journey
Life dealt me a brutal hand from the start. Abandoned as a child, abused, and forced to navigate a world of fear and uncertainty, I learned to survive. Yet, even as I grew older, the shadows of my past continued to haunt me.
I found love, only to be met with another form of cruelty. Domestic abuse forced me to flee, leaving behind a life I once knew. But my greatest challenge was yet to come. A devastating betrayal led to the loss of my children, a heart-wrenching ordeal that tested my resilience.
Determined to rebuild my life, I faced countless obstacles. Single motherhood, poverty, and a world that often seemed indifferent to my struggles. I hustled, I persevered, and I learned to navigate a world dominated by men.
When an opportunity arose, I seized it with both hands. The construction industry, a male-dominated field, became my battleground. I faced ridicule, discrimination, and countless setbacks. But I refused to be defeated.
Homeless and penniless, I slept in a van, fueled by a relentless drive to succeed. I worked tirelessly, learning the trade, honing my skills, and building a reputation for quality and reliability.
Then came the ultimate test – a false accusation that threatened to destroy everything I had built. Faced with the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, I fought back, refusing to let fear consume me.
In the end, justice prevailed, but the damage was done. My reputation was tarnished, and opportunities were scarce. Undeterred, I founded my own company, Joe Floors.
From humble beginnings, Joe Floors grew into a successful business, employing a dedicated team and generating significant revenue. My journey was far from easy, but it was a testament to the power of human spirit. I had overcome adversity, defied expectations, and emerged as a symbol of hope for those who dared to dream.
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