About The Author
Heather C. Gastelum
Founder and President, Hard Hat Girls, LLC Author and Creator of the Power Tools & Pony Tails series
Heather grew up learning how to use tools in her father’s fabrication shop and spent over 30 years working in male-dominated industries, including construction and telecommunications.
She began her career in the field building cell sites, later worked in commercial construction, and eventually returned to telecom in leadership roles managing towers, safety programs, inspections, and construction teams across the United States.
Through the Hard Hat Girls brand and the Power Tools & Pony Tails book series, Heather’s goal is simple:
Because every girl’s story starts somewhere.
Heather is also the founder of Cowgirl Capable, a women’s empowerment brand focused on confidence, safety, and skill-building.