Most, if not all, of construction workwear is made for men. One enterprising woman aims to change that—starting with pants
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Katie Morell
Katie Morell is a writer, journalist, workshop facilitator, dancer, dog-lover, podcaster and mental health advocate who lives in Bend, Oregon. Her stories range in topics from business and social justice to body acceptance and animal conservation. In addition to writing articles for a variety of publications, she coaches other writers; facilitates Joy & Vulnerability Virtual Writing Workshops; pens a monthly newsletter about joy, pain and vulnerability called Rainbows & Shitpiles; writes a newsletter about her professional life called The Katie Morell Weekly(ish); and co-hosts a mental health/humor podcast called Of Course I’m Not OK. Learn more at www.katiemorell.com.
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