What does it really take to break into the mining industry — and build a business from the ground up?
In this episode of the Mining Mom Podcast, Tegan sits down with Niamh Murphy from Cailin Mining & Civil to talk about her unconventional journey into mining, starting with a goal of earning enough money to attend music school in London.
From struggling for two years to get into the mines, discovering the gender pay gap, and becoming a subcontractor — to building a training and labour hire business, leasing a quarry, and growing a social media community of 300,000+ followers, Neave shares the lessons behind her success.
They also dive into:
Why having a ticket doesn't guarantee you a mining job
The reality behind mining training and why Neave refuses to lower her standards
How she built a business by testing demand before investing
Why she believes real, hands-on training matters
Dealing with criticism, trolls and anonymous hate online
Being a woman in a male-dominated mining industry
The pressure to always be “tough” in mining
How authenticity helped grow her brand
The importance of numbers, data and knowing your business
Winning national recognition for disrupting the training industry
Her advice to anyone thinking about starting a business
One of the biggest takeaways? Build a brand, build a community, test the demand — then invest.
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