MudMen EP 3 MudMillennials - Laura Benavides

In Episode 3, Brock Yordy and Laura Benavides discuss joining the drilling industry, progressing a career, and how women can kickass in the drilling industry. 

Laura talks about her decision to enter the industrial drilling fluid industry. Next, she takes us on her journey of working in the lab to field projects in  North America, Europe, and Latin America.  We wrap up talking about her opportunities to join a start-up and help it grow.  Laura's guidance, insight, and advice to women in the construction industry and the next generations is invaluable.  

Chapters

• 1:37 Laura's Introduction
• 5:33 The first time in the field
• 9:51 Moving on
• 11:47 Working Internationally
• 15:03 Asking the right question on a drilling project
• 18:40 What innovation is next?
• 22:04 Advice to women and others entering the industry
• 27:13 How did you take on these opportunities
• 31:48 Steps to finding what you love to do
• 34:04 Working for people with vision
• 39:18 Create the position you want.
• 43:28 Why enter the industry
• 44:50 Laura's Elevator Pitch