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Good Company. Bold Moves. All G&G.
Highlights from WIN’s Virtual Conference & the Texas Auto Body Tradeshow
What happens when women share their expertise, own their worth, and show up for each other? From WIN’s 2026 Virtual Conference to the Texas Auto Body Trade Show, we’re catching up with the people moving collision repair forward. Get the highlights on career growth, repair technology, and connections that could open unexpected doors. Then follow G&G onto the show floor, where magazines changed hands and two kangaroos shamelessly stole the spotlight. There’s wisdom to pocket, grit to appreciate, and a networking plan that didn’t account for stroller duty.
September E-News Features:
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- Frame of Mind:
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Building What’s Next: Women, Work and the Future of Collision Repair
WIN 2026 Virtual Conference Recap
The future of collision repair won’t build itself—and the women at WIN’s 2026 Virtual Conference aren’t waiting around for someone else to handle it. From holding boundaries and owning your worth to glue pull repair, AI, and the science behind the shine, these sessions delivered plenty to put to work. Leaders tackled mentorship, career growth, and what it takes to keep talent moving forward. Familiar DisruptHERs shared lessons on stronger associations and smarter shop growth. Catch the highlights, hard-earned wisdom, and practical takeaways helping women shape what comes next.
This two-part follow-up continues that conversation, beginning with a closer look at workplace culture, diversity and the responsibility leaders have to create environments where talent can actually thrive.
Frame of Mind:
Hopping Off the Page & Onto the Floor: G&G at the Texas Auto Body Tradeshow
G&G headed to the Texas Auto Body Trade Show with magazines, loot, and a networking plan—but two kangaroos had their own agenda. Between familiar industry faces, a ladies’ mixer, and stops at the Big Shots Competition, there was plenty worth sharing. One conversation even opened a possible door for a former student, proving that instructor hat still won’t come off. Rusty handled public relations while Patina clocked out early. Catch the connections, laughs, and stroller stops that made this weekend distinctly Glossed & Gritty.
Class is in Session
Issue 3 is here with more conversations about confidence, leadership, shop culture and women claiming space in an industry that still has some catching up to do.
Until then: ask the question, start the conversation, introduce yourself to the person who knows something you want to learn—and stop waiting for permission to belong in rooms you already earned your way into.
STILL WORTH THE READ…
Issue 2 Did Not Expire When the Calendar Flipped
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Member & Subscriber Features: September 2026
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