EP75: Your Boots, Your Story...with Renae Sams

EP75: Your Boots, Your Story...with Renae Sams

From Constructive Behaviors by Barb Allen

December 23, 2025 · 49 min

About this episode

Renae Sams discusses her journey in construction and the importance of storytelling for women in the industry.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Barb Allen

Guest: Renae Sams

Topics covered

  • construction
  • women in construction
  • storytelling
  • recruitment
  • retention
  • confidence
  • leadership

Keywords

  • construction
  • women empowerment
  • storytelling
  • Build-Her
  • recruitment
  • retention
  • confidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Build-Her.org

Books & works: Build-Her, Be Heard

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