Patrice Banks is the owner of Girls Auto Clinic, a woman-owned and operated auto repair shop in Philadelphia. She talks with Jim about empowerment, defying your critics, and forging new paths. Follow Jim: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jim-farley Girls Auto Clinic (GAC), founded by engineer Patrice Banks, is the lead company changing the conversation around women and their vehicles. They build tools to drive knowledge and engagement to women or SHECANICS to own their automotive experiences. GAC empowers women to be fully engaged and confident in the purchase and management of their vehicles. We increase the presence of women successfully and happily employed within the industry. To learn more about Girls Auto Clinic, go to girlsautoclinic.com and follow Girls Auto Clinic on social media @girlsautoclinic on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Join the Shecanic Community, go to girlsautoclinic.com/shecanic-community Learn more about the Shecanic Women's Apprenticeship Program, go to girlsautoclinic.com/become-an-auto-tech Purchase a signed copy of Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide, go to girlsautoclinic.com/shecanic/glove-box-guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices