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

 

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