From Scaredy Cat to Summit: Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton on Courage, Confidence, and Leading in Male-Dominated Spaces

What would you do if fear showed up right when your dream did?Picture this: you’re standing at the top of a mountain in Alaska. The helicopter that dropped you off is gone, and the slope below looks impossibly steep. There’s no one to follow, no way back, and one voice on the radio says, “Three, two, one… go.”That was Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton’s 30th birthday and the moment that changed her life.In this episode of Rooted in Your Confidence, Jennie shares how facing literal mountains taught her what it means to move with fear instead of waiting for it to disappear. We talk about courage, self-trust, and staying grounded in male-dominated environments where women are often expected to shrink, stay quiet, or play it safe.Jennie’s “Ready. Mindset. Go.” framework helps women build courage step by step turning fear into fuel, adrenaline into courage, and courage into confidence. She reminds us that fear isn’t the enemy; it’s the signal that you’re stepping into something bigger.If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or afraid to take the next leap, this conversation will help you remember what’s already in you: readiness, resilience, and the right to take up space.Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton is a world champion snowkiter, Australian Kitesurfing Champion, speaker, and author of Ready Mindset Go. From avalanches in Alaska to the challenge of three brain surgeries, she shares powerful stories that inspire others to move from fear to confidence. Through her talks, books, and retreats, Jennie helps audiences find the courage to take action, build resilience, and live life with bold energy.Connect with Jennie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieadrenajenmiltonspeaker/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrenajen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrenajen/Website: https://adrenajen.com/Speakersite: https://jenniemilton.com/Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLVCXYS9If this episode spoke to you, share it with another woman who needs to be reminded that fear doesn’t mean stop, it means prepare, trust yourself, and go. Follow, rate, and review Rooted in Your Confidence so more women can stay and thrive where they’re meant to be.🔗 Resources & Links:Read the Book Your Truth Changes Everything: How Women Rebuild Self-Trust, Speak Up, and Get Paid in Male-Dominated Workplaces Pre-order here: https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/your-truth-changes-everything-3074Take the Confidence Quiz https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/survey/osR2QGkypYzh7WuK0GNSBook a Session with Me https://links.theskhsolutions.com/widget/bookings/chat-and-connect-with-samantha-kayVisit My Website www.samanthakayeharris.comJoin My Free Community https://rooted.theskhsolutions.com/3-steps-to-hold-your-own-jobDon’t forget to: Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode Share this podcast with a woman who needs to hear it Leave a review to help more women find this space#RootedInYourConfidence #ConfidenceDisruption #ConfidenceAtWork #WomenInMaleDominatedIndustries #WomenInLeadership #WomenInTrades #WomenInConstruction #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalWomen #OrganizationalChange