#16 Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries with Life Coach Samantha Kaye
In today’s episode, Dr. Stephanie Dean welcomes Samantha Kaye, a certified life coach with over 20 years of experience working in male-dominated fields. As a supervisor in structural maintenance at JFK International Airport, Samantha is no stranger to being the only woman in the room. From operating heavy machinery to leading teams of over 60 men, she’s spent her career breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes.
Now, Samantha has dedicated her life to helping women who feel overlooked, outnumbered, and alone in similar environments. Through her coaching, she empowers these women to show up confidently, reclaim their voice, and build the careers they deserve—without fear of being "too much."
Join us as Samantha shares her journey, insights into navigating workplace challenges, and strategies for thriving authentically in male-dominated spaces.
Resources Mentioned:
- Samantha Kaye’s Website – Explore Samantha’s coaching services
- Confidence Quiz for Women in Male-Dominated Industries
- Ebook for Women in Male-Dominated Fields
Connect with Samantha:
- Website: www.SamanthaKayeHarris.com
- LinkedIn: Samantha Harris
- Instagram: @CoachSamanthaK
Samantha Kaye Harris
Confidence and Career Coach
Samantha Kaye is a certified life coach with over two decades of experience thriving in male-dominated fields. As a supervisor in structural maintenance at JFK International Airport, she’s often been the only woman in the room. From operating heavy machinery to leading teams of over 60 men, Samantha learned early on the power of owning her voice and challenging societal norms that tried to keep her small.
Her mission is to help women who feel alone, overlooked, and outnumbered in male-dominated environments step into their full potential. Samantha empowers them to show up confidently, speak up without hesitation, and stop holding back out of fear of being “too much.” She helps women stop questioning their abilities, stop letting others take credit for their work, and stop diminishing themselves, so they can get the promotions and success they deserve.