Episode 122: ‘Leading Women’ with Abigail Richardson
In this episode:
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome Abigail Richardson, a civil engineering team leader from Seamon Whiteside. Abigail shares the story of the company's Women's Initiative, which started in 2021 and focuses on inspiring female leaders in a male-dominated industry. She discusses the initiative's successes, including mentorship programs, professional development events, and community engagement activities. Abigail highlights the importance of retaining female talent and ensuring a supportive workplace environment. The conversation also touches on the company's competitive parental leave policy and efforts to integrate employees back into the workforce. Overall, the initiative fosters a culture of allyship, professional growth, and teamwork within Seamon Whiteside.
Supported by: GroundBreak Carolinas
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:52 Meet Abigail Richardson
01:51 The Women's Initiative at Seamon Whiteside
03:57 Mentorship and Allyship
06:51 Professional Development and Events
10:17 Hiring Practices and Quotas
14:44 Community Engagement and Internal Policies
17:10 Balancing Work and Personal Life
19:02 Conclusion and Contact Information
About Abigail:
Abigail graduated from Clemson University in 2012 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. She is a Charleston native and loves making the Charleston area an even greater place to live/work/visit for the next generations through her work in land development. She is a Civil Engineering Team Leader who specializes in commercial and mixed-use developments.
She loves the business side of engineering in addition to design, she does a lot of entitlement work and manages multiple projects around the Lowcounty. She is involved in the Charleston Chamber, Leadership Charleston, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Abigail is a world traveler and cooking enthusiast. She loves to spend time at the beach, play sand volleyball, power walk, and spend time with friends and family.
