Rooted in Realness: Power, Pressure & Confidence in Male-Dominated Spaces with Kellye Franklin-Nelson

This episode is power meeting power.I sat down with Kellye Franklin-Nelson—leadership strategist, executive coach, former Fortune 50 executive, and founder of the Shift Happens Blog—and from the very first minute, it was clear: this wasn’t going to be a surface-level conversation.We talked like two women who’ve lived it. Because we have.Kellye and I both built our careers in male-dominated industries—she in aerospace and government, me in structural maintenance and transportation. We’ve been the first, the only, the go-to, and the overlooked. And in this episode, we talk about what it really takes to survive and thrive when the system wasn’t built for you.Together, we get into:Being “chosen” but still not supportedThe mental and emotional weight of always proving yourselfCode-switching, burnout, and losing your voiceWhy mentorship often misses the markRebuilding confidence after it's been chipped awayAnd what it means to stop performing and start leading on your termsThis was one of the most comfortable, real, and powerful conversations I’ve had on the podcast—and I know you’ll feel it too. Kelley doesn’t just coach leaders. She is one. And in this episode, she shows up with wisdom, clarity, and fire.🎧 Listen in. Take notes. Share it with your people. And stay rooted in your confidence—because we sure are.About Kellye Franklin-Nelson:Kellye Franklin-Nelson is a sought-after Leadership Strategist and Performance Coach known for helping leaders and organizations find—and fix—the hidden gaps preventing increased performance. With over two decades in Fortune 50 leadership, she brings deep expertise in program management, business operations, and strategic execution.She’s coached high-performing teams, managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios, and is trusted by leaders when growth stalls or clarity is lacking. Her work helps clients accelerate progress, strengthen team dynamics, and lead with confidence.Kellye’s coaching creates transformative spaces where leaders can challenge assumptions, uncover blind spots, and develop real, actionable strategies. Her approach is direct, insightful, and rooted in what it actually takes to lead today.📩 Contact Kelley: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellyefranklin Website: www.kellyefranklin.com Phone: (667) 309-5593🔗 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