#WhyWeWeld

#WhyWeWeld: Bailee Schmidt
Bailee Schmidt is a South Carolina-based community college student and pipe welder, who has been welding since her time in high school. With over 100,000 followers on TikTok, Bailee has become well-known for sharing her journey in the world of welding. We wanted to learn specifically about Bailee's passion for pipe welding, so we interviewed her to find out more. 
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[DRAFT] #WhyWeWeld: Staci Martinez

Staci Martinez is a fabricator, metal artist and carpenter. As a multi-skilled tradeswoman, Staci has experience with different materials and work environments. We interview Staci to learn about her work as a welder, and how it compares to working with other materials. 

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#WhyWeWeld: Leah Safrit
Leah, known as @welderwoman93 on social media, started her journey in the world of welding after a friend suggested it to her. Nearly a decade later, she has amassed over 150,000 followers on TikTok and is setting out to start her own business. We were excited to interview Leah to learn about her career and her tips for the next generation of welders.
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#WhyWeWeld: Daniel Ossig
We interview Daniel Ossig, a German welder who is known online for sharing his TIG welds. We chatted with him to learn about his training in Germany, his full-time job at a boilermaker firm, and his online store, where he sells welded artwork and other items.
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#WhyWeWeld: Robert Carpenter

We interview Robert Carpenter, a welder who has been passionate about the trades since his high school days. As a welder who specializes in TIG welding, Robert is the ideal person to tell us where some beginners make mistakes. 

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