Renae Sams: Building a Path for Women in Construction
In this episode, Diane interviews Renae Sams, founder and executive director of Build-Her.org, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in construction. Renee shares her journey from dreaming of working for NASA to becoming a leader in the construction industry. She details the challenges she faced, including overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating a career without an initial exposure to construction from site administrator to senior project manager on missions critical projects. Renee discusses the importance of visible female role models and her motivation to help other women feel they belong in the industry. She also talks about her book, which includes writing prompts to encourage reflection and growth, and her efforts to create a supportive community through her nonprofit.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
02:11 Childhood Dreams and Early Influences
03:38 Journey into the Construction Industry
06:02 First Steps in Construction
08:20 Challenges and Growth in the Industry
13:29 Founding Build-Her.org
18:20 The Importance of Representation
38:28 Advice and Future Aspirations
43:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Notes:
Norman, Don. The Design of Everyday Things. Revised and expanded ed., Basic Books, 2013.
The Arbinger Institute. Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box. 3rd ed., Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2018.
build-her.org
Build-Her. (2024, April 10). Build-Her Be Heard: Creating space for women in construction with Renae Sams.
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