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.
ROOTED IN YOUR CONFIDENCE
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 department on the panel. Men with agendas. Men, I’d specifically requested never to work with again.
Years ago, I would have swallowed it. Told myself it didn’t matter. But I’m not that woman anymore.
In this foundational episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I share the raw story that sparked my Brag Bag™ Strategy and why confidence alone isn’t enough to survive, thrive, and be respected in male-dominated industries. You’ll hear how I turned receipts into power, why documenting your value changes the conversation, and how to stop letting your worth be up for debate.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The real story behind the creation of my Brag Bag™ Strategy
- Why I don’t shrink anymore when my authority is challenged
- The difference between your worth (you were born with it) and your value (you document it)
- How to start your Brag Bag™ your personal vault of value today
- The exact format for documenting wins that can’t be dismissed or claimed by someone else
- Why “confidence gets you in the room, but receipts keep you there”
- How to speak from your roots, not your wounds
Key Moment:
The meeting where recognition for my project “landed softly” in a man’s lap, someone who’d maybe touched it for five minutes, and how that changed everything for how I advocate for myself.
The Foundation Principle:
Your Brag Bag™ isn’t about proving yourself to others. It’s about reminding yourself of your value before you even open your mouth.
Perfect For:
Women in male-dominated industries, leaders who’ve been overlooked, professionals ready to claim their credit, and anyone tired of watching their work get minimized or erased.
Action Steps From This Episode:
- Open your notes app and start documenting every win (big or small)
- Include what you did, the outcome, and the date
- Use measurable, quantifiable language
- Ask yourself: Could I list my last five wins without hesitation?
Resources & Next Steps:
- Take the free Brag Bag™ Confidence Assessment to see where you stand
- Next episode: A tech leader who’s mastered being the only woman in the room
- Coming soon: How I used my Brag Bag™ when “diversity” became a checkbox
This is the episode every woman in a male-dominated industry needs to hear. Your voice matters. Your work matters. And it’s time to start documenting both.
🔗 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
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Let’s get into it! 🎧🔥
