Today we’d like to introduce you to Sierra Curry.
Hi Sierra, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I started my automotive interest when I was a kid. I first started sketching cars I would see while sitting on the steps of my home. Then riding along with my family in sports cars. My father owned a 90s mustang rox body. My uncle had one just the same. Then my father owned a 92 Chevy Camero, and he would take me to school in it. And now today it is a car I’ve enjoyed working on now. From there my passion in automotive grew. I joined the military and decided to drive trucks. Not because it was the only job I got offered, but because I loved to drive. After I got out the military I decided that I wanted to continue my automotive journey. So I attended NASCAR Technical Institute, And graduated with MOPAR under my belt. So once I graduated NTI I became a mechanic and worked on cars for 5 years. And not only did it teach me how to work on cars. It’s showed me that I can showcase my skills to educate other women to work on cars and be confident in doing so. And with that I joined a group called (WOCAN) women of color automotive network and have become someone that helps out spreading awareness of this group so women like me know about it. Once my body from the military let me know working on cars full time was not for me. I decided to go back to what I know and love. And that is driving. So I decided to go back to school and get my Class A CDL with triple and doubles. Now I currently work for UPS in Mebane, North Carolina. And now I’m on my way to starting my own apparel business showcasing and encouraging women who enjoy driving trucks. That’s where I’m at in my life currently.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The struggles ive faced in my career is simply because I am a woman. The path I’ve chosen to take for my career is not a path that is full of women. The majority is male. And I understood that when I decided to take this path, however, I’m proud to say that I’ve made it through each and every career and job that I’ve done even though I am a woman.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I drive Semi trucks, and work on cars. I’m know for my passion of the automotive industry. My passion for education women on automotive advancements. I’m most proud of the fact that I’ve been able to hold my head up high during all of the constant changes in the automotive industry and still keep my integrity. What sets me apart from others is that I say what I mean. I may tell a joke but I’ll never tell a lie. And the joke is, what would a woman do if she was working on your car? Lol
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
How to find success as you putting your best foot forward and staying true to your intentions and honest to the trade that you’re doing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/scurrymechanics?igsh=bjdpNXRkc3RqbHF6
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scurrysmile?igsh=MTJidGNkNmthaW1sNQ==
