Phyllis Poole Breaks Barriers as Female Master Electrician and Owner of Lady Electrical Company, LLC

By Cynthia Yeldell Anderson NASHVILLE, TN — In many ways, Phyllis Poole is a rare commodity. Poole is an African-American female master electrician and owner and CEO of Lady Electrical Company, LLC. Poole works on an electrical box at a residence. Poole is a foreman with numerous high-profile projects under her belt. Her road to success in this male-dominated field was unconventional but not without its share of hurdles. Poole started Lady Electrical because of her passion for the field. She also noticed the differences between male and female that was going on in the field which made her want to step up and be the example for the women who want a career in the field like she does. “When I got here it was uncommon for a woman to be in the trade as an electrician. Being a woman they don’t take you serious on the knowledge you have and the work you can provide,” Poole said. “They would give me just enough information that didn’t set me up for success. At that point, I got frustrated but also inspired and told myself, ‘I have to start my own business to truly grow and enjoy the work I...