The construction industry has been a launchpad for transformation for Renae Sams. Raised with limited resources, and shaped by early loss and toxic relationships, Renae found strength, purpose, and financial independence through building. What started as a temp job turned into a decade-long career leading mission-critical construction projects for the military and major tech companies. That experience and the barriers she faced along the way, inspired her to launch Build-Her.org, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing visibility and creating real pathways for women, especially women of color, in construction and the skilled trades. She’s also the author of Build-Her, Be Heard. In this interview we cover:> Her early life story and journey, and how a temp job at an engineering firm led her into construction> Her role and work building mission critical building and military infrastructure all around the world > Finding financial independence in construction and what that security did for her> Launching Build-Her.org and writing her book > Representation, respect & real talk on the culture shift needed in the industry> The importance of sharing your story> What it takes to succeed in construction ----- Guest info: Renae Sams, Executive Director & Founder, Build-Her.org Grab her book – Build-Her, Be Heard (also available in Spanish)Follow on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedInConnect with The Skilled Project: Founder, Amanda Luchetti; ✉️: [email protected] on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedInSubscribe to newsletter Like the podcast? 🎧Subscribe to the podcastLeave a kickass review Know someone Skilled AF? Submit a story here Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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