I still remember the day our boss introduced Samantha, the new mechanic. The guys were skeptical—hostile, even. A woman fixing cars? They mocked her, filled her car with trash, threw greasy rags at her, and even locked her in the repair pit overnight. I stayed out of it, unsure what to do. But Samantha didn’t flinch. The next day, she rolled up in a sleek black Bugatti. We were stunned. Stepping out, cool and composed, she said, “This Bugatti is worth more than all your salaries combined. And guess who owns it?”

That moment changed everything. She didn’t come to prove anything—just to do what she loved. And she was good—really good. She diagnosed issues faster than anyone and helped others without ego. Then came the news: the shop was in financial trouble. Samantha proposed building a custom car for a local show to bring in business. No one argued. Under her leadership,