EP75: Your Boots, Your Story…with Renae Sams

Leverage networking and sponsorship: Actively seek out and cultivate relationships with colleagues and mentors who can advocate for your growth and opportunities.

Document your achievements and compliments: Keep a record of your accomplishments and positive feedback to remind yourself of your value and progress, especially on challenging days.

Invest in continuous learning: Actively pursue courses, training, and self-study to deepen your knowledge and adapt to new challenges, even if traditional education isn't an option.

Seek support from communities: Engage with organizations like Buildher.org to find a safe space for reflection, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement.

Advocate for yourself and others: Practice self-advocacy to assert your needs and boundaries, and extend that advocacy to support other women in the industry.

Embrace the 'messy' journey: Recognize that career paths are rarely linear and that 'stumbling' into opportunities can lead to significant growth and passion.

Utilize resources like "Build her, Be Heard": Engage with interactive books and workbooks that provide prompts for self-reflection and confidence-building, either individually or in group settings.