What do you do when you can’t find a female mechanic? You become one! Patrice Banks discusses «auto airheads» in this compelling talk about women who feel overwhelmed, manipulated, and belittled by the automotive industry — and what she’s doing to fix it.
Patrice Banks is an automotive technician who set out to change the face of the automotive industry by building a company around car buying and repair services for women. Fed up with not knowing anything about her own vehicle, Ms. Banks established Girls Auto Clinic (GAC). GAC provides interactive vehicle operation and service workshops that give women practical advice on maintaining and caring for their cars. Ms. Banks previously worked for more than 12 years as an engineer, manager, and leader at DuPont. Patrice Banks is an automotive technician who set out to change the face of the automotive industry by building a company around car buying and repair services for women. Fed up with not knowing anything about her own vehicle, Ms. Banks established Girls Auto Clinic (GAC). GAC provides interactive vehicle operation and service workshops that give women practical advice on maintaining and caring for their cars. Ms. Banks previously worked for more than 12 years as an engineer, manager, and leader at DuPont. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
How I Plan on Disrupting the Auto Industry…in Red Heels | Patrice Banks | TEDxWilmingtonUniversity