Sometimes, the best way to lead isn't following someone else's path – but by creating your own.

Brooke Baker Spink didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a CEO in construction. But after returning to the family business, she stepped into a male-dominated industry with no playbook—just grit, the ability to be relatable & a willingness to learn from the ground up.

She parked her ego at the door, listened more than she spoke, and built trust by doing what she said she’d do.

Now, as CEO of Baker Construction, she’s navigating leadership, motherhood, and the challenge of building both a company and a culture where empathy isn’t a weakness—it’s a superpower.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove yourself to others, Brooke’s story will remind you how to tune out the naysayers and build your own legacy.