Aimee Stanton aka ‘The Lady Tradie’ is an Australian tradeswoman, entrepreneur and advocate who has built a profile around practical skills, accessibility and encouraging more women into the trades. Trained as a plumber at Swinburne, Aimee completed Certificate II and Certificate III in Plumbing before establishing herself in the building and tiny‑house communities. Her formal plumbing qualifications provided the technical foundation for a diverse career that spans hands‑on construction, business ownership, product design and public engagement.

Aimee began her career working as a professional plumber and mechanical tradesperson, gaining on‑site experience across residential and small commercial projects. That practical experience, combined with her trades training, led her into tiny‑house construction — a niche that suited her interest in compact design, resourceful problem solving and sustainable, affordable housing solutions. Through her tiny‑house work she has gained recognition for the combination of skilled craftsmanship and creative, space‑efficient solutions that characterize small living builds.

Entrepreneurship is central to Aimee’s public identity. She co‑founded Tiny Stays, a short‑stay tiny‑house business that showcases high‑quality, thoughtfully constructed microhomes for guests while providing a tangible platform to demonstrate tiny‑house design and construction standards. Tiny Stays operates as both a business and a live portfolio of Aimee’s construction work, helping to bridge the gap between traditional construction practices and the growing consumer interest in downsized living.

Aimee also identified a gap in the market for women’s tradeswear and launched Zadie Workwear, a line designed specifically to meet the needs of women working in manual trades. The brand reflects her advocacy for practical, well‑fitting gear that supports safety, comfort and confidence on site. By addressing a common barrier — ill‑fitting or unavailable clothing — Zadie Workwear is part of her broader effort to make trades more accessible and welcoming for women.

Beyond building and product design, Aimee has become a visible ambassador for women in non‑traditional roles. She regularly shares skills, tips and behind‑the‑scenes content from job sites and tiny‑house builds via social media and media appearances, using storytelling to normalize and celebrate women’s participation in trades. Her public presence emphasizes the value of vocational education, hands‑on training and practical problem solving while challenging outdated stereotypes about who belongs in trades and construction.

Aimee’s approach combines technical competence with clear communication. She often breaks down plumbing and construction techniques into accessible steps, helping homeowners, aspiring tradespeople and DIYers understand fundamentals of safety, planning and execution. Her outreach work — from workshops to online content — focuses on empowering people with the confidence to try projects themselves or to consider trades as a viable and rewarding career path.

Her business and advocacy work demonstrate a consistent theme: improving practical access. Whether through building well‑designed tiny homes that make efficient use of materials and space, producing workwear that meets the ergonomic needs of women on site, or sharing the realities of trade work publicly, Aimee’s projects all aim to reduce barriers and expand opportunities. This focus has made her a respected voice within niche construction communities and among those promoting greater gender diversity in vocational fields.

While Aimee’s roots are technical — grounded in her plumbing qualifications — her influence extends into entrepreneurship, design and social advocacy. She exemplifies how vocational training can be a springboard for varied and impactful careers that blend craftsmanship with business and community engagement. As “The Lady Tradie,” Aimee Stanton continues to build, teach and advocate, helping reshape perceptions of the trades and opening doors for the next generation of diverse builders.