Uplift: Despite checkered past she Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robyn Donaldson. Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure 🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration Robyn shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities. Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership. 🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release. Founded Renew Construction Services , which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like: Tampa Convention Center NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF 🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration Became a Home Depot distributor . Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects. Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding. 👩🏽‍🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers. Offers local and global architecture and construction camps. Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design. 🏆 Recognition & Legacy Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award . Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others. Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace. 🌐 Websites STEM Exposure : stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”) Renew Construction Services : renewconstructionservices.com #SHMS #BEST #STRAW Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.