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Breaking Barriers in Construction: Ada Esther Gil Jimenez’s Journey to Female General Contractor

In this episode of the Fully Stoked Podcast, host Sarah Stokes sits down with Ada Esther Gil Jimenez, a licensed female general contractor, entrepreneur, and single mom who is quietly transforming the construction industry in the greater Charlotte area. Ada shares her powerful journey from immigrating to the United States as a teenager who didn’t speak English, to becoming a commercial general contractor, homeowner, and business owner working on major projects like the airport, Spectrum Center, Convention Center, and CMS schools. Along the way, she opens up about single motherhood, financial hardship, delayed education, and the faith and determination that kept her moving forward. This conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, construction, financial literacy, networking, mentorship, and community impact—all through the lens of a woman building a mission-driven business in a male-dominated field. Ada’s story is a living example that your starting point does not define your destiny. 🔑 Episode Takeaways - In this episode, you’ll hear: 1. How Ada became a licensed general contractor at 17 and later navigated life as a single mom. 2. Why financial literacy and discipline were non-negotiable in changing her family’s future. 3. How networking, mentorship, and saying “yes” to training opened doors to commercial projects. 4. Ada’s heart for affordable housing and her vision to one day build and gift homes to single moms (and single dads). 5. What it’s like to operate in a male-dominated construction industry with confidence and grace. 6. How community, mentors, and faith helped her scale from survival to significance. 7. Why she believes her early dreams were “too small” and how she’s learning to dream much bigger. 8. Encouragement for other women, entrepreneurs, and single parents to take risks, stay coachable, and trust the process. 🎧 “My dreams were so small.” - “I am very coachable.” - “It will be okay.” 🔗 Connect with Ada Esther Gil Jimenez Business Phone: 704-444-0721 Email: info@aegjconstruction.com Company: AEGJ Construction (Find Ada on LinkedIn and social media to connect, collaborate, or inquire about construction projects and speaking opportunities.) 🎙️ Connect with Your Host – Sarah Stokes Sarah Stokes Sr. Mortgage Loan Advisor NMLS #1743154 | 376205 Coast2Coast Mortgage Lending 📩 Email: sarah.stokes@coast2coastml.com | sarahwhitleystokes@gmail.com 📱 Phone: 704-301-6040 & 828-772-4638 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarahwhitleystokes 🔗 Digital Card: https://blinq.me/ndSaSgEp0Tmy 🔗 Website: https://www.fullystokedhomeloans.com