April Malloy found her way into construction after she lost her house and was left to care for her young boy on her alone.
In the present day, she is the proud owner of Construction 1st Class, a contracting firm that has secured multimillion-dollar contracts with Manhattan’s hotels and nightlife establishments located in the heart of Times Square.
Cameras have been following her about New York City since last November for a forthcoming television series.
The successful businesswoman and mother of seven shares her life story to encourage women in homeless shelters.
She also invites women in recovery and military service to accompany her on her job locations.