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Breaking Barries with Jessica Azarelo Part 2
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- Jun 5, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of the Power Women of the Trades podcast, hosts Cassie and Kailee sit down with Jessica Azarelo, famously known online as "The Attic Queen", Jessica shares her incredibly resilient journey from a successful 16-year corporate banking career to finding her true calling in the male-dominated insulation and home performance industry. She opens up about surviving severe personal tragedies—including health complications, her grief journey, a harsh divorce, and a period of homelessness. Through intense personal development and a refusal to give up, Jessica rebuilt her life, discovering an unexpected passion for building science and attic insulation. She details the accidental origins of her business, the creation of her vibrant "Attic Queen" brand, and a shocking plot twist where a severe workplace accident broke her back, forcing her to transition from hands-on physical labor to full-time business ownership. Ultimately, Jessica’s story is a powerful testament to female empowerment, overcoming extreme adversity, and finding your true self when the odds are stacked against you.