EP75: Your Boots, Your Story...with Renae Sams
Tue Dec 23 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Renae Sams, Founder, Executive Director of Build-Her.org, and author of Build-Her, Be Heard. We talk about her path into construction, the challenges that shaped her confidence, why she launched Build-Her, and how storytelling impacts recruitment, retention, and belonging for Women in Construction. Renae also shares the heart behind her book and the message she hopes every woman in this industry hears.Whether you’re in the field, in the office, leading teams, or just starting out, this episode is packed with perspective and encouragement for anyone navigating a predominately male industry.
Ways to connect with Renae:
Read some of her Story Features: Story Features | Join the Movement Today — BUILD-HER.ORG
Share your story with Renae!: Story Submission | Share Your Journey - Inspire Others — BUILD-HER.ORG
Purchase the Build Her, Be Heard book at her Website: Www.build-her.org or buy the digital eBook replica on Kindle: https://a.co/d/aYayF88
Ways to Donate to Build-Her.org:
Benevity Cause (Employer Donation Match) https://causes.benevity.org/causes/840-992074263
Venmo: Venmo | Build-Her.Org
Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SRA2JWCVDB88J
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61559607329020
LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/company/build-her-org
Instagram: @build_her_org Build-Her.Org (@build_her_org) • Instagram photos and videos
X: build-her.org (@build_her_org) / X
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@build_her_org?_r=1&_t=ZT-91N70VtnZWw
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In this episode, I’m joined by Renae Sams, Founder, Executive Director of Build-Her.org, and author of Build-Her, Be Heard. We talk about her path into construction, the challenges that shaped her confidence, why she launched Build-Her, and how storytelling impacts recruitment, retention, and belonging for Women in Construction. Renae also shares the heart behind her book and the message she hopes every woman in this industry hears.Whether you’re in the field, in the office, leading teams, or just starting out, this episode is packed with perspective and encouragement for anyone navigating a predominately male industry. Ways to connect with Renae: Read some of her Story Features: Story Features | Join the Movement Today — BUILD-HER.ORG Share your story with Renae!: Story Submission | Share Your Journey - Inspire Others — BUILD-HER.ORG Purchase the Build Her, Be Heard book at her Website: Www.build-her.org or buy the digital eBook replica on Kindle: https://a.co/d/aYayF88 Ways to Donate to Build-Her.org: Benevity Cause (Employer Donation Match) https://causes.benevity.org/causes/840-992074263 Venmo: Venmo | Build-Her.Org Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=SRA2JWCVDB88J Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61559607329020 LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/company/build-her-org Instagram: @build_her_org Build-Her.Org (@build_her_org) • Instagram photos and videos X: build-her.org (@build_her_org) / X TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@build_her_org?_r=1&_t=ZT-91N70VtnZWw Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? THE January 2026 Box is Sold Out, but you can Join the Waitlist to be the first to know when the April box goes on sale!