With her bubbly energetic personality and laid-back attitude, Aimee Stanton’s not your average tradie. Plumber turned DIY specialist & Tiny House Creator, she’s well-known for being one of Australia’s first Lady Tradie Presenters & a passionate advocate for Women in the Trades.
Current Work:
From building, creating DIY projects, living more sustainably & everything in between - Aimee is a firm believer that anyone can get on the tools & give it a crack. She isn’t one to shy away from hard work, in 2017 she Co-founded ‘Tiny Stays’ with her brother Ben - a company that builds off-grid Tiny Houses’ & rents them out as short-term accommodation in Victoria.
Aimee leverages the power of her own story of failure & perseverance showing the value of following a non-traditional pathway in life. She believes that growth occurs personally and professionally when you are willing to step beyond your comfort zone. In 2017 she challenged herself by walking 600km solo from Melbourne to Canberra - highlighting her resourcefulness, resilience & the ability to create & share content that captivated many people.
Aimee’s can-do attitude has been a breath of fresh air on our TV screens. From venturing into the jungle on Australian Survivor 2017 to coming 2nd on Channel 7’s popular renovation show House Rules in 2020. Aimee & her partner Kayne were fan favourites for their positive vibes, laid back attitude and were the first Tradie Couple in to be on the show.
Aimee works alongside popular lifestyle brands to create DIY content.
Talking Points
Dare To Be Different
This presentation covers Aimee’s journey overcoming obstacles & why she chose to become a Plumber instead of following a traditional pathway. Dare To Be Different
Aimee shares how she went from getting expelled to completely changing her view on the education system, turning her life around & getting on the road to success.
Who this is for Young audiences (ages 15 - 28)
Key Takeaways:
- How to live the most fulfilling life after studying by exploring all the job opportunities out there
- Turning your passion into purpose leads to profit.
- The importance of failure & how to overcome obstacles in your life
How To Be Happy AF
In this presentation, Aimee shares her journey navigating through life & doing some crazy things on the way. She will share how she leveraged her struggles with mental health to come out the other side with grit, strength & courage. How To Be Happy AF
Key Takeaways:
- The key to not taking life too seriously and stepping out of your comfort zone.
- Aimee’s 3 step formula to ’not be like the rest’: Getting your mindset right, Igniting your passions & turning it into purpose by identifying your strengths & ambitions, Outcomes + the importance of failure
