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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.
ROOTED IN YOUR CONFIDENCE
You Are Not Alone: Julia van der Wyk on Confidence in Tech
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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.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Read the Book
Your Truth Changes Everything: How Women Rebuild Self-Trust, Speak Up, and Get Paid in Male-Dominated Workplaces
Pre-order here: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/your-truth-changes-everything-3074
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
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