ROOTED IN YOUR CONFIDENCE

Samantha Kaye
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Rooted In Your Confidence is the podcast for women in male-dominated industries who are ready to own their space, trust their voice, and show up unapologetically. Hosted by Samantha Kaye Harris—consultant, speaker, and certified life coach with over 25 years of experience leading in a male-dominated field—this podcast tackles the real challenges women face, from being talked over to the pressure to prove themselves. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help women break free from self-doubt and stand in their power. No fluff, just real talk and actionable steps. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start leading with confidence, follow and subscribe.

  1. DEC 17

    The Courage to Allow: Leadership, Home, and the Unspoken Load Women Carry

    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. 🔗 Resources & Links: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    41 min

  2. DEC 10

    Why Calling Women “Relevant” Is a Warning Sign Not a Compliment

    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 performanceWhy women are misread for preparing, leading, and speaking upHow HR and leadership unintentionally contribute to retention lossWhy nearly 40 percent of women leave construction within five yearsAnd 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 misunderstoodLeaders who care about retentionHR professionals who want to close the culture gapAnd 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. 🔗 Resources & Links: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    18 min

  3. DEC 3

    Why 70% of Change Fails and What Women Already Know About It

    “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 meetingsHow unconscious bias derails change initiativesWhat happens when leaders communicate at people instead of with themThe pressure on women to twist themselves into “professional pretzels” just to belongHow confidence gets chipped away in male-dominated environmentsWhat leaders must do if they want organizational changes to succeedThe 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: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    52 min

  4. NOV 26

    Safety for Women in the Trades: The Truth About Staying Alive at Work

    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 womenThe heartbreaking case of 20 year old welder Amber CzechHer own experience of becoming a “problem” simply for speaking upThe emotional and mental toll of working in hostile environmentsWhy women aren’t afraid of the job, they’re afraid of retaliationThe 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: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    12 min

  5. NOV 19

    The Miter Saw Moment: What Happens When Women Realize They’re Capable

    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 confidenceWhy women struggle to trust their own capabilitiesThe magic moment when fear turns into powerBuilding community and attracting higher-vibrational peopleWhat it really means to be rooted in who you areHow skills can heal, empower, and transformWhether 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: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    50 min

  6. NOV 12

    When Every Eye Is on You: The Hidden Pressure Women in Trades Carry

    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: How to stop defining your worth by others’ opinionsThe power of your brag bag, your proof, your receipts, your winsHow to hold your ground, even when it feels uncomfortableBecause 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: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    15 min

  7. NOV 5

    You Are Not Alone: Julia van der Wyk on Confidence in Tech

    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 superpowerWhat it really looks like to root yourself in confidence and stay thereThe moment she realized she was giving her clients the same transformation she gave herselfWhy preparation doesn’t mean perfection, it means courage in motionThis 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. 🔗 Resources & Links: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    32 min

  8. OCT 29

    When Confidence Meets Health: Staying Rooted with Dr. Kelly Elmore & Samantha Kaye Harris

    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. 🌐DrKellyOMD.com 💡KOE Medical Consulting | Viva Life SPFME 📺 LinkedIn Lives & Webinars 🎙️ Viva Life SPFME Podcast 🔗 Resources & Links: 👉🏽 Take the Confidence Quiz: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNS 👉🏽 Book a Session with Me: https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kay 👉🏽 Visit My Website: www.samanthakayeharris.com 👉🏽 Join my FREE community: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-job 📢 Don’t forget to: ✔ Follow & subscribe so you never miss an episode ✔ Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it ✔ Leave a review—it helps more women find this space! #RootedInYourConfidence #WomenInLeadership #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenEmpowerment #CareerGrowth #SelfConfidence #TakeUpSpace #ProfessionalWomen #womenintrades #womeninconstruction #organizationalchange Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥

    44 min
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Rooted In Your Confidence is the podcast for women in male-dominated industries who are ready to own their space, trust their voice, and show up unapologetically. Hosted by Samantha Kaye Harris—consultant, speaker, and certified life coach with over 25 years of experience leading in a male-dominated field—this podcast tackles the real challenges women face, from being talked over to the pressure to prove themselves. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help women break free from self-doubt and stand in their power. No fluff, just real talk and actionable steps. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start leading with confidence, follow and subscribe.

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  • Creator
    Samantha Kaye
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  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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