Even these days, there aren't many women running their own junkyards - and certainly not with as much attitude as Junkyard Barbie. 12 years into her business, she has over 8 acres of salvageable auto parts, and 10 employees under her wing (bicep?).  

Typical of her personality, her last email to me included the signature: "Have a nice F*ing Friday." Though she didn't just say' "F*ing"...