Bardie Somerville
Carpenter & Advocate for Mental Wellbeing in Trades
Bardie Somerville
Carpenter & Advocate for Mental Wellbeing in Trades
As a qualified carpenter turned site manager, Bardie knows the value women bring to trades and has a unique perspective to share as a pioneering force for other women who want to succeed in trades.
Competing in Network Ten’s The Bridge, Bardie took home first place after proving her courage and determination, and winning fans across the country.
Bardie is currently renovating her home, a journey she is sharing on her Instagram account @bards.builds. Bardie also runs The Shift, a platform for tradies to connect, learn and grow – her vision is to share her own mental health journey and to give tradies tools for life.
Bardie is available for media and PR opportunities, corporate hosting and speaking as well as brand partnerships.
- 9 Honey, 28 March 2024, Article: Female Tradies report women change names to appear more masculine
- New York Post, 03 October 2023, Article: I’m a female carpenter, I know how to shatter the glass ceiling — and build a new one’
- News.com.au, 03 October 2023, Article: Young female tradie lifts lid on male-dominated industry
- Daily Mail, 24 September 2023, Article: I’m a young 25-year-old carpenter in a ‘man’s world’ – this is how I handle my gruelling job and any jealous men who think I’m ‘coming for their jobs’
- Soul Gift Podcast, 25 August 2023, Podcast: Ep51: BARDIE SOMERVILLE – How To Live An Aligned Life