***Content Warning: Mentions of Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt and experiences with Psychosis.

This week on BuildHERS Club, we sit down with Kelly Rentzel, Attorney and Mental Health Advocate, to talk about the power of sharing your story and leading with vulnerability.

Kelly’s openness about her own mental health and her experiences with Bipolar I disorder. This is a reminder that breaking the stigma starts with brave conversations.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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On this episode of BuildHERS Club, we’re joined by Carrie Callaway, founder of Blair Built Homes, for a conversation that goes beyond construction. Carrie opens up about the personal changes that shaped her path—through motherhood, mental and physical wellness. We explore Human Design, self-awareness in business and finding your own way.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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Email us at hello@monarchmediahub.com

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In this episode of BuildHERS Club, we sit down with Kelly Millikan, Project Manager at Calais Custom Homes, to talk about what it means to lead with confidence in a male-dominated industry. From her roots in real estate to her current role in homebuilding, Kelly shares insights on project management, building trust and finding purpose in the process.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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This week on BuildHERS Club, we sit down with Don and Debbie Dykstra from Bloomfield Homes to talk about building community, both on the job site and at home. From marriage to model homes, this duo shares how collaboration, communication, and care are at the heart of what they do.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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This week on BuildHERS Club, we sit down with Jan of Maykus Homes and her best friend Christie to talk life behind the build — as wives, mothers, and women supporting and working in the field.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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In this episode of the BuildHers Club Podcast, we talk with Jazmine Rodriguez, co-founder of J&S Mechanical in Texas.

As a Latina business owner and mother in the construction industry, Jazmine shares what it's like to grow a plumbing company while raising a family.

We dive into her experiences as a woman navigating the trades, how motherhood has influenced her leadership, and why representation in this space matters.

We Talk Building J&S Plumbing from the ground up, Balancing business ownership and motherhood and Breaking barriers for Latinx women in construction

This conversation is full of real talk, insight, and inspiration for women creating space where it hasn't always existed.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

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In this episode of BuildHERS Club, we speak with Courtney Kelly, a licensed Professional Engineer, adjunct professor, and children’s book author with four degrees and a passion for shaping the future of construction. Raised in New Orleans and inspired by the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Courtney brings a powerful perspective to the industry. We talk about her mission to inspire young women through her books, Celeste Saves the City and Celeste Tunnels Underground, and how she uses storytelling to make engineering accessible and empowering.

Courtney also shares her experience navigating the field as a Black woman in leadership, and the ways the industry can better support women, particularly mothers. From onsite childcare to global models of support, this episode explores how rethinking workplace structures can lead to stronger, more inclusive job sites.

Kelly's books can be purchased wherever books are sold, or at www.courtneykellybooks.com

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

Follow us on socials @buildhersclub

Email us at hello@monarchmediahub.com

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This week on the BuildHERS Club Podcast, we’re joined by Paige Shipp, a housing expert and market analyst who brings sharp insight and real-world experience to the table. We talk through what tariffs actually mean for builders and how they ripple through every part of the construction process.

More importantly, Paige opens up about the importance of adapting during uncertain times. From shifting markets to rising costs, she shares how women in construction can stay grounded, informed, and resilient.

This episode is a conversation about change, challenge, and choosing to lead anyway.

BuildHers Club is a podcast dedicated to empowering women in the building industry through honest conversations, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Hosted by Xanica Skuza and Teresa Williams, we bring a personal touch to the real-life challenges women face in construction, design, and business—breaking barriers, sharing insights, and supporting each other along the way. Through authentic storytelling and expert advice, we create a space where women can thrive, lead, and redefine success in a male-dominated industry. Together, we’re not just building structures—we’re building each other up.

Follow us on socials @buildhersclub

Email us at hello@monarchmediahub.com

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