For most sparkies, the biggest drama on site is untangling wires, dealing with a dodgy ladder, or explaining something to an apprentice for the 1000th time.
But for electricians Jasmyn ‘Jazz’ Smith and Logan Barnett, the biggest ongoing issue wasn’t mechanical — it was human.
After nearly a decade each in the trade, both had lived the same problem their female apprentices are dealing with now: no one had thought seriously about basic feminine hygiene support for women on the tools.
“We saw our apprentices going through the exact same issues we did — not feeling like they could speak up when they needed a toilet break, getting their period unexpectedly, or having to ask a boss for a lift to the shops. It just shouldn’t still be an issue in 2025.” Jazz said.
Logan agrees, adding that “it was really the mentality of, ‘You’re in a male-dominated industry, prove yourself’,”.
“You don’t talk about periods, feelings, anything like that. And if you had a bad day, you’d get called out — ‘Oh, you’re on your rag.’ No. Sometimes you’re just having a bad day.”
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Both sparkies have put in serious years across domestic, commercial, civil and industrial electrical work. Jazz has moved through commercial, civil, and now residential. Logan started in domestic, moved into larger teams, and now works industrial.
“I love it — but I’ve gone part-time lately because I’m burnt out,” she said.
“I just need a breather and time to focus on The Go Company before I come back.”
On The Go (Company)
The idea for their business started small: personal kits they could stash in their utes or leave on site.
But once they spoke to other tradie women, it became clear the problem wasn’t local — it was national.
The Go Company was born, funded entirely from their own pockets and built after hours around their full-time electrical jobs.
“We’re still working full-time, so this is a side business that’s quickly becoming full-time,” Jazz said.
“We design the bags, we pack them, and we tailor them to each client depending on their field.”
The kits they’ve created are practical, discreet and built from lived experience: toilet seat covers, wipes, disposal bags, pads, tampons, liners, hair ties (because they always break on-site), sanitiser and a QR code for refills.
They slide under car seats, into door pockets, or hang easily inside a port-a-loo. What started as a small Tassie idea is now shipping nationwide — to construction companies, hotels, gyms, medical facilities, schools and soon, mining sites.
Deeply connected
Alongside running the business, they organise Tassie Tradie Ladies, a free support network for women in trades and male-dominated industries.
With 80-plus members, it’s a place for connection, belonging, and problem-solving — and a huge reason they understand the gaps so well.
Jazz, who recently took out the 2025 Empowered Women in Trades Tradie Lady of the Year, admits the recognition still floors her.
“We were gobsmacked,” she said.
“We forget sometimes that what we’re doing is meaningful because it just feels like something that needs to be done.
“Meeting so many supportive women was amazing.”
Across the country, more women are picking up the tools than ever before.
But thanks to Jazz and Logan, those women now have two sparkies fighting for the simple things that make a workday safer, fairer and a helluva lot more easier.
And in true tradie spirit, Jazz insists on ending with the important stuff: “Corn dogs are the best smoko.” Logan backs her — and honestly, who’s arguing?