Unconventional Roles and Small Town Texas Life: A Conversation with Cindy Sims

In this episode of RTDB, we celebrate Women’s History Month with a conversation that proves you don’t have to be famous to make history—you just have to be willing to rock the boat.Our guest, Cindy Sims, was nominated by her daughter Courtney and selected as our Women’s History Month honoree for her remarkable life in unconventional roles. From running a small-town newspaper to working as a welder in a traditionally male trade, Cindy has spent decades quietly challenging expectations and showing what women are capable of.With humor, heart, and plenty of stories, Cindy shares what it was like growing up in a small Texas town, stepping into jobs few women held at the time, and building a life fueled by curiosity and determination. Her energy and quick wit make this one of the most entertaining conversations we’ve had on the show.We also talk about the women who inspired her—including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Cindy’s ultimate boat-rocking role model.If you love stories about women breaking barriers, small-town resilience, and the courage to try something unexpected, this episode will leave you smiling.In this episode of RTDB, we discuss:What it was like being a woman working as a welderHow she came to own a small-town newspaperGrowing up in rural Texas and the power of communityHer unconventional career paths and what she learned as an American Sign Language interpreterCindy’s Women’s History Month inspiration: Ruth Bader GinsburgSometimes the most powerful boat-rockers are the ones who never set out to be famous—just brave enough to follow their own path.