In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris shares a powerful moment from her work in a male-dominated environment that many women will recognize.

She did her job.

She gave clear direction.

She held someone accountable.

And suddenly the conversation shifted from performance to her tone, her attitude, and her “personality.”

Instead of shrinking, Samantha stood in her truth.

This episode explores what happens when women stop people-pleasing, stop over-explaining, and start standing rooted in who they are, not just at work but in their personal, emotional, and social lives.

You’ll hear about:

• Why competent women are often mislabeled in male-dominated spaces

• How people-pleasing and self-abandonment are learned for survival

• What it really means to feel safe in your body and your voice

• How standing your ground changes your relationships and your life

• Why choosing yourself is not selfish, it is necessary

Samantha also shares a first look at her upcoming book, Your Truth Changes Everything: What Happens When You Choose Yourself, releasing in April 2026, with pre-sales beginning in February.

This episode is for women who know they are done shrinking and ready to lead, speak, and live from their truth.

If you’re ready to stop bending and start standing, this episode is for you.

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Women aren’t struggling to communicate. They’re exhausted from being the only ones expected to manage it.

In this episode, Samantha Kaye Harris sits down with Kirsten Dubreuil, a former senior military officer turned executive leadership coach, to talk about what shifts when women stop self-editing and start leading as themselves.

Kirsten shares what “playing small” looked like in her 25-year military career, including the moment she questioned whether her voice belonged at the table. She also opens up about being told she wasn’t “clear,” while men communicating the same way were never challenged.

You’ll hear a powerful story from Kirsten’s time as a commanding officer, when she delivered difficult news to 400 people and realized vulnerability isn’t weakness; it builds trust. Together, Samantha and Kirsten unpack the unspoken rules women navigate at work, the pressure to fit a narrow leadership mold, and how women can build the muscle to stay at the table, even when they’re the only one there.

Kirsten also shares why she’s intentionally bringing men into this work, because real change takes everyone at the table.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• What “playing small” looks like in leadership

• The cost of being the only woman in the room

• Why “executive presence” often pushes women to perform

• Leading with emotion without losing authority

• The courage to set boundaries and stop carrying the load alone

• How to build community and stay rooted in your confidence

Kirsten’s links and contact info are in the show notes.

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Women in male dominated trades are being labeled “relevant” instead of being recognized as skilled and that mindset is silently destroying retention, culture, and careers.

In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris breaks down a phrase she has heard for years on job sites:
“She’s just trying to be relevant.”

What do men really mean when they say that about women in trades?
 Why does competence feel like a threat instead of an asset?
 And how does this quiet power struggle cost companies their strongest workers?

Samantha unpacks:

• How “relevant” becomes code for power, not performance
• Why women are misread for preparing, leading, and speaking up
• How HR and leadership unintentionally contribute to retention loss
• Why nearly 40 percent of women leave construction within five years
• And how self allyship becomes the root of staying grounded and visible without shrinking
  
  

She also shares her personal experiences of being labeled “too much,” “difficult,” and “showing off” simply for doing her job well and how she stopped shaping herself to make others comfortable.

This episode is for:

• Women in trades who feel misunderstood
• Leaders who care about retention
• HR professionals who want to close the culture gap
• And anyone ready to stop calling women “relevant” and start respecting their leadership

You’re not trying to be relevant. You already are.

🎧 Listen now and stay rooted in your confidence.

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“When 70% of organizational changes fail, guess whose voices get ignored first? Women.”

In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris sits down with international change-management strategist Kamila Adamatti to uncover the real reason workplace transformation fails, and what women in trades, construction, aviation, and other male-dominated fields can do when the system wasn’t built with them in mind.

Kamila brings 23 years of experience leading complex organizational change across the U.S. and Latin America. Her SPEECH™ methodology focuses on strategy, execution, and most importantly people.

Because without human connection, psychological safety, and two-way communication, even the best systems fall apart.

Together, Samantha and Kamila unpack:

• Why women’s ideas disappear in meetings
• How unconscious bias derails change initiatives
• What happens when leaders communicate at people instead of with them
• The pressure on women to twist themselves into “professional pretzels” just to belong
• How confidence gets chipped away in male-dominated environments
• What leaders must do if they want organizational changes to succeed
• The link between retention, culture, and whose voice gets heard

Samantha also shares how her Brag Bag™ Method and TRUTH Method™ help women in the trades stop shrinking in rooms that weren’t designed for them, and start showing up with clarity, confidence, and authority.

Whether you’re managing a job site, leading a team through transition, or trying to stay confident in a workplace that keeps shifting around you, this episode gives you the tools and truth you need.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Read the Book
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In this deeply personal and necessary episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, host Samantha Kay Harris opens a conversation that many avoid, but every woman in the trades needs to hear: safety.

Samantha discusses:

• The reality of workplace danger for women
• The heartbreaking case of 20 year old welder Amber Czech
• Her own experience of becoming a “problem” simply for speaking up
• The emotional and mental toll of working in hostile environments
• Why women aren’t afraid of the job, they’re afraid of retaliation
• The TRUTH Method:

          • Tell yourself the truth

          • Remember your power

          • Understand your environment

          • Trust your voice

          • Hit the stop button

This episode is not about fear, it’s about power, agency, and survival.

It’s a reminder that you deserve training, protective equipment that fits, respect in the workplace, and the right to return home safely at the end of every shift.

This is not just a podcast, it's a movement.

You don’t have to shrink to stay employed.

You don’t have to stay silent to stay safe.

We speak from our roots over here.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Read the Book
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What happens when a woman realizes she can build her own life, literally and spiritually?

In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha sits down with Tisha “The ContractHer,” a licensed general contractor, DIY educator, and vibrant force for women stepping into their power.

Tisha shares the raw and inspiring story of how a $2,000 restart after leaving her marriage led her into the world of DIY, and ultimately to becoming the contractor she couldn’t find. From operating miter saws to rewiring limiting beliefs, she teaches women the fundamentals of home repair, and the fundamentals of believing in themselves.

Together they dive into:

• The spiritual journey behind confidence
• Why women struggle to trust their own capabilities
• The magic moment when fear turns into power
• Building community and attracting higher-vibrational people
• What it really means to be rooted in who you are
• How skills can heal, empower, and transform

Whether you’re a homeowner, a woman in the trades, or someone rebuilding your life piece by piece, this episode will speak to your soul.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

Your “miter saw moment” is waiting.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Read the Book
Your Truth Changes Everything: How Women Rebuild Self-Trust, Speak Up, and Get Paid in Male-Dominated Workplaces
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If you’ve ever walked into a job site and felt the weight of being the only one, this episode is for you.
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, we talk about what it really means to show up, stand tall, and stay rooted when you’re working in a male-dominated environment that challenges your worth at every turn.

In this episode, I share stories of women in the trades who’ve proven their skill, leadership, and grit, yet still face judgment, disrespect, and dismissal. But this episode isn’t just about the struggle; it’s about the shift, the moment you stop seeking permission, stop shrinking, and start owning your space unapologetically.
You’ll walk away with real strategies to stay grounded in your confidence:

1. How to stop defining your worth by others’ opinions
2. The power of your brag bag, your proof, your receipts, your wins
3. How to hold your ground, even when it feels uncomfortable

Because when a woman knows her value, she can’t be shaken.

Her confidence isn’t rented it’s rooted.

Tune in, take a breath, and remember: you don’t have to shrink to survive. You can stand tall and thrive.

Listen now and join the conversation in The Break Room, where women in the trades come to tell the truth, laugh, and lead from a place of power.

🔗 Resources & Links:

Read the Book
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On this new episode of Rooted In Your Confidence podcast, I had one of those conversations that made me want to bounce in my seat.

My guest, Julia van der Wyk, has spent over 20 years in tech, from fine arts and film photography to web design and digital transformation. As she shared her journey of navigating industry shifts, learning new tools, and building her business from the ground up, I realized something powerful: Julia had been living the exact framework I teach women to build confidence in male-dominated industries long before she even knew it.

We unpack what it means to prepare, root, own, understand, and decide (the PROUD Framework) through the lens of Julia’s real-life experiences, from quitting her full-time job with zero clients to completing a triathlon just to prove she could do hard things, to finally owning her expertise without qualifying her worth.

If you’ve ever second-guessed your voice in a meeting, waited to “feel ready,” or wondered if you belong at the table, this episode will remind you that you already have everything you need.

You’ll hear us talk about:

• How curiosity and self-teaching became Julia’s superpower
• What it really looks like to root yourself in confidence and stay there
• The moment she realized she was giving her clients the same transformation she gave herself
• Why preparation doesn’t mean perfection, it means courage in motion

This episode is for every woman who’s ever felt like she had to prove her expertise twice to be heard once. Because the truth is, you’re not waiting for permission anymore. You’re already doing it.

 Tune in to hear Julia’s story and discover how you, too, can get rooted in your confidence.

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Ever felt like your confidence was being tested just for showing up as yourself in a male-dominated space? You’re not alone and this episode proves it.

Dr. Kelly Elmore, retired Navy Captain, board-certified OBGYN, and CEO of KOE Medical Consulting, joins me to talk about what it really takes to stay rooted when the environment tries to shake you.

After 26 years leading in rooms where few women and even fewer Black women had a seat at the table, Dr. Kelly knows what it means to hold your ground, keep your voice, and protect your peace.

We talk about:
✨ The connection between your confidence and your physical health
✨ How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office and at work
✨ Why “portion control” applies to your time, not just your plate
✨ What it means to “never come off your six” and why that mindset changes everything

This episode is for the woman who’s tired of shrinking, tired of proving, and ready to show up rooted in her power.

🎧 Listen now to Rooted in Your Confidence the podcast for women in trades and male-dominated industries who are ready to lead, speak up, and get paid for what they already do.

Dr. Kelly Elmore is a retired Navy Captain, board-certified OBGYN, and the CEO of KOE Medical Consulting and Viva Life SPFME, where she helps women around the world live spiritually, physically, financially, mentally, and emotionally healthy lives.

After serving 26 years in the U.S. Navy often as one of the few women, and even fewer Black women, in leadership Dr. Kelly knows firsthand what it means to lead with confidence in male-dominated spaces. She’s a powerhouse advocate for women’s health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping women reclaim their power both in the exam room and in their everyday lives.

Her work is about transformation helping women live fully, prioritize themselves without guilt, and take up space unapologetically. Whether she’s leading corporate trainings, hosting the Viva Life SPFME Podcast, or speaking to women’s groups around the world, Dr. Kelly’s message is clear: you were born worthy, and you don’t have to shrink to fit anyone’s idea of success.

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What would you do if fear showed up right when your dream did?

Picture this: you’re standing at the top of a mountain in Alaska. The helicopter that dropped you off is gone, and the slope below looks impossibly steep. There’s no one to follow, no way back, and one voice on the radio says, “Three, two, one… go.”

That was Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton’s 30th birthday and the moment that changed her life.

In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Jennie shares how facing literal mountains taught her what it means to move with fear instead of waiting for it to disappear. We talk about courage, self-trust, and staying grounded in male-dominated environments where women are often expected to shrink, stay quiet, or play it safe.

Jennie’s “Ready. Mindset. Go.” framework helps women build courage step by step turning fear into fuel, adrenaline into courage, and courage into confidence. She reminds us that fear isn’t the enemy; it’s the signal that you’re stepping into something bigger.

If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or afraid to take the next leap, this conversation will help you remember what’s already in you: readiness, resilience, and the right to take up space.

Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton is a world champion snowkiter, Australian Kitesurfing Champion, speaker, and author of Ready Mindset Go. From avalanches in Alaska to the challenge of three brain surgeries, she shares powerful stories that inspire others to move from fear to confidence. Through her talks, books, and retreats, Jennie helps audiences find the courage to take action, build resilience, and live life with bold energy.

Connect with Jennie:
 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieadrenajenmiltonspeaker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrenajen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrenajen/

Website: https://adrenajen.com/

Speakersite: https://jenniemilton.com/

Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLVCXYS9

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