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ROOTED IN YOUR CONFIDENCE
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.
Episodes
45 episodes
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, Sama...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:19
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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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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52:06
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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12:23
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:06
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 sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:06
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 photo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:13
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 Medic...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:38
From Scaredy Cat to Summit: Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton on Courage, Confidence, and Leading in Male-Dominated Spaces
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 fo...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:47
Your Time Is Your Power: Season Two Kickoff
“I’m seven months away from retirement after 25+ years in a male-dominated industry, but thriving didn’t start at the end. It started the moment I took back my time.In this episode, I share how I went from exhaustion and over-giving to r...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:47
Taking a Pause: Rooted in Your Confidence Returns in October
After an incredible first season, I’m taking a short pause to rest, recharge, and pour into my group program, The Break Room.In this quick episode, I share why I’m stepping back for September and what’s ahead when Rooted in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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8:42
When Trust Breaks at Work: Betrayal, Validation, and Staying Rooted in Your Confidence
Sometimes the deepest betrayal doesn’t come from strangers, it comes from colleagues you trusted most. In this episode, Samantha Kaye Harris unpacks a personal story of broken trust, how it shook her confidence, and why...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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17:32
What Do You Carry Into the Room With You?
What do you carry into the room with you?Not the bag on your arm or the title on your badge but the weight of expectations, doubts, and responsibilities that show up before you even speak. In this episode of Rooted in Yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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22:13
The Sales Meeting That Changed Everything — with Padmasini Dayananda
What happens when you’re the expert in the room… but every single question is directed to the man sitting next to you?That’s exactly what happened to Padmasini Dayananda, a multi-award-winning woman in tech ranked #4 in the Top 10...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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57:47
When Diversity Becomes a Checkbox: Standing in Your Truth
Diversity isn’t a checkbox but too many workplaces treat it like one. In this episode, I share a raw, real story of being excluded from my own hiring panel, the gaslighting that followed, and how “optics” were prioritized over true inclusion.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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27:49
The Foundation Why Every Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry Needs a Brag Bag™ Part 1
I came back from medical leave ready to lead my team, only to discover they’d set up an interview panel for a position that would report directly to me… without me. Not only was I excluded, but they put men who’d never worked in my departmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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18:42
Rooted in Your Confidence: Speaking Up with Clarity & Courage with Nicole McCain
What do you do when you’re scared to speak up, unsure of what to say, and worried about how you’ll be received, especially in a male‑dominated space?In this episode, I’m joined by Nicole McCain, AI marketing strategist, corpora...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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40:43
Confident—Until I’m Interrupted
What do you do when confidence isn’t enough?In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris—The Brag Bag™ Strategist—shares the raw truth behind a workshop moment that cracked open a deeper question: Why d...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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19:58
Rooted in Realness: Power, Pressure & Confidence in Male-Dominated Spaces with Kellye Franklin-Nelson
This episode is power meeting power.I sat down with Kellye Franklin-Nelson—leadership strategist, executive coach, former Fortune 50 executive, and founder of the Shift Happens Blog—and from the very first minute, it was clear: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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44:22
When High-Achieving Women Go into Overdrive — Dr. Amy Grimm’s Journey from Burnout to Balance
Ladies, this one is powerful. I’m sitting down with Dr. Amy Grimm—veterinarian, certified life coach, and founder of Daring DVM Coaching—to talk burnout, nervous system healing, and what success really looks like.Back i...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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44:57
You Have a Choice: Staying vs. Building Your Own Table in Male-Dominated Industries
In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, I’m opening up about something a lot of women in male-dominated industries wrestle with—but don’t always say out loud:Do I stay, or do I build my own table?After 25+ years in a field that...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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30:55
From Burnout to Boundaries - Reclaiming Your Voice in Male-Dominated Spaces
This conversation with Dr. Sweta Vikram explores how women navigate male-dominated spaces and the real impact on our well-being.Sweta shares a powerful moment about asking for a raise and being told "your husband has a good job"—and how ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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48:56
From Survival to Strength: Breaking Barriers in Male-Dominated Industries
Welcome back to Rooted in Your Confidence - the podcast where we have real, empowering conversations with women who are owning their space in male-dominated industries. Today's conversation is all about strength, resilience, and se...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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41:18
Bet On You: Owning Your Voice, Value & Vision with Pamela Dale
In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with Pamela Dale client expert, digital marketer, and creator of the Six Code Framework for a powerful and real conversation about what it takes to build a business that reflects who you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:24
Your Path Ain’t Mine: Truth-Telling, Table-Building & Standing Up Anyway
This conversation right here? It’s honest. It’s layered. And it’s bigger than opinions.Tiffany Sims and I sat down to talk about what it really means to show up as a woman in male-dominated spaces. We didn’t agree on everything and that...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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35:42
Trusting Your Body, Letting Go, and Reclaiming Your Truth
In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with Alyssa Hawn—intuitive energy healer, podcast producer, and former reality TV and publishing professional. Alyssa gets real about what it felt like to work in male-dominated ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:37