EP75: Your Boots, Your Story...with Renae Sams

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/renae-sams/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renae Sams</a>, Founder, Executive Director of <a href="https://www.build-her.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Build-Her.org</a>, and author of <em>Build-Her, Be Heard</em>. We talk about her path into construction, the challenges that shaped her confidence, why she launched Build-Her, and how storytelling impacts recruitment, retention, and belonging for Women in Construction. Renae also shares the heart behind her book and the message she hopes every woman in this industry hears.Whether you’re in the field, in the office, leading teams, or just starting out, this episode is packed with perspective and encouragement for anyone navigating a predominately male industry.</p><p>Ways to connect with Renae:</p><p><strong>Read some of her Story Features:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.build-her.org/storyfeatures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Story Features | Join the Movement Today — BUILD-HER.ORG</a></p><p><strong>Share your story with Renae!:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.build-her.org/storysubmission" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Story Submission | Share Your Journey - Inspire Others — BUILD-HER.ORG</a></p><p><strong>Purchase the Build Her, Be Heard book&nbsp;</strong>at her Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.build-her.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Www.build-her.org</a>&nbsp;or buy the digital eBook replica on Kindle:&nbsp;<a href="https://a.co/d/aYayF88" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://a.co/d/aYayF88</a></p><p><strong>Ways to Donate to Build-Her.org:</strong></p><p>Benevity Cause (Employer Donation Match)&nbsp;<a href="https://causes.benevity.org/causes/840-992074263" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://causes.benevity.org/causes/840-992074263</a></p><p>Venmo:&nbsp;<a href="https://account.venmo.com/u/build-her-org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Venmo | Build-Her.Org</a></p><p>Paypal:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SRA2JWCVDB88J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SRA2JWCVDB88J</a></p><p><strong>Social Media:</strong></p><p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/61559607329020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/61559607329020</a></p><p>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://linkedin.com/company/build-her-org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://LinkedIn.com/company/build-her-org</a></p><p>Instagram: @build_her_org&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/build_her_org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Build-Her.Org (@build_her_org) • Instagram photos and videos</a></p><p>X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/build_her_org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">build-her.org (@build_her_org) / X</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TikTok:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@build_her_org?_r=1&amp;_t=ZT-91N70VtnZWw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.tiktok.com/@build_her_org?_r=1&amp;_t=ZT-91N70VtnZWw</a></p><p></p><p>Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at <a href="https://ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ConstructionBarb.com</a> and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! <a href="mailto:Barb@ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noop