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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
33 episodes
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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Episode 29
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40:43
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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
Moving Beyond the Labels: You’re Not Too Much . They’re Just Uncomfortable
In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris is calling out the labels that have been used to shrink women in male-dominated industries: too aggressive, too emotional, too strong, too much.She brea...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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24:38
Reclaiming Your Confidence & Power in Male-Dominated Careers with Jennifer Licciardi
Are you tired of proving yourself at work, constantly waiting for validation, or wondering if it’s too late to follow your purpose?In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris is joined by bestselling auth...
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Episode 18
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29:11
Why Are Men Praised for What Women Built? A Real Talk on Power, Perception, and Ownership
In this bold and timely episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Samantha Kaye Harris calls out a truth we don’t talk about enough: men are often celebrated for entering industries that women built—while women are still fighting to belong...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:21
Leading with Power and Presence: Elor Shem Tov on Confidence, Culture, and Coaching in Male-Dominated Industries
What does it really take to lead with confidence in a male-dominated workplace without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I’m joined by Elor Shem Tov, executive coach, empowerment guide...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:28
Rooted and Unshaken, Part 2: What Happens When No One Stands Up for You
In this second part of our Self-Allyship Series, I’m taking you inside a moment that caught me off guard—when a woman in the audience pushed back against what I teach. She challenged the idea that we should be our first and st...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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19:34
You Don’t Need Permission to Lead: A Conversation with Rebecca Engle
In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with Rebecca Engle—a bold young leader who made history at just 19 years old as the youngest woman to appear on a state ballot in Texas. While Rebecca’s background is in conserva...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:00
Rooted and Unshaken: Why I Trust Myself First
In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent roundtable where I shared something that shifted the entire room.Someone asked, “How can men support women in male-dominated industries?”An...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:08
From People-Pleasing to Power: Creating a Career on Your Terms with Nadja Hagene
In this powerful episode, self-love coach Nadja Hagen joins Samantha Kaye to talk about breaking free from people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and showing up as your full self in male-dominated industries. With a background in corporate leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:57
The Day I Said “Absolutely Not” – Choosing Yourself in the Face of Workplace Injustice
In this raw solo episode, Samantha Kaye shares the personal story of being overlooked for multiple roles despite doing everything right. If you’ve ever felt undervalued, overlooked, or like your hard work is invisible, this episode will speak t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:41
Redefining Leadership, Confidence & Self-Love with Suhaiba Neill
In this powerful episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, I sit down with author and leadership coach Suhaiba Neill to talk about what it really means to lead like a girl. Suhaiba shares her personal journey navigating mal...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:12
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Fear Isn’t the Problem – It’s Time to Take Up Space | Rooted in Your Confidence Podcast
What if I told you that fear isn’t the problem? The real issue is letting it make the decisions for you.In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, we’re talking about fear—the thing that keeps us small, silent, and stu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:42
🔥 Breaking Barriers in Tech: How to Advocate for Yourself & Get Promoted 🔥
Are you feeling stuck in your role, undervalued, or unsure how to move forward in a male-dominated industry? You’re not alone, sis! In this powerful episode of Rooted In Your Confidence, host Samantha Kaye Harris sits dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:27