Good Contractor Finding Strength, Sobriety, and Success in the Trades with Mary-Anne Bowcott | Good Contractor Podcast
Jun 20, 2025
Mary-Anne Bowcott, known as The Lady Plumber, is a tradeswoman and entrepreneur who champions personal growth. She shares her inspiring journey from being an academic overachiever to overcoming addiction and abuse. Mary-Anne emphasizes that resilience is her superpower, highlighting how a chance encounter changed her path. Vulnerability fosters trust, helping her connect with others through her story. Her social media presence, initially reluctant, now serves as a platform for inspiring those in the trades and addressing mental health openly.
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Sewage in Her Mouth Story
- Mary-Anne cut backed-up sewage drainage in a crawl space, and the sewage went directly into her mouth.
- This gross incident happened at a friend's house, so she felt it was somewhat less bad.
From Academic to Sobriety
- Mary-Anne was an academic overachiever but dropped out due to bullying and family issues.
- She spiraled into drug addiction and abuse before deciding to get sober after hitting rock bottom.
Construction Career Spark
- A chance encounter with a construction company owner inspired Mary-Anne to consider a career in construction.
- Despite initial struggles to get hired, she started as a laborer making more money than her previous jobs.