She Built It
Weekly conversations with the women building today's most exciting companies.
About the podcast
The She Built It® Podcast is a weekly series of candid conversations with the women building today's most exciting companies. For over four years, host Melanie Barr has sat down with founders, experts, professional athletes, and Olympians to unpack how they build, lead, and grow.
Each episode digs into the real work behind the highlight reel: entrepreneurship, leadership, podcasting, and the art of building a personal brand that lasts. It's practical, honest, and made for anyone turning a big idea into something that endures.
Meet Melanie Barr

Melanie Barr is the Founder & CEO of She Built It® Media and the host and producer of the She Built It® Podcast. Before stepping into media, she built a standout corporate career, becoming a Regional Sales Manager for a Fortune 500 company by the age of 25 and securing contracts with the likes of Marriott, AT&T, and the LA Dodgers.
After her twins were born, Melanie launched She Built It®: a membership community, shop, podcast, and coaching platform created to help women build businesses and personal brands on their own terms. A twin mom, speaker, and course creator, she brings the same drive to every conversation she hosts.
Recognition & community
- LA Business Journal "Women Making a Difference" finalist
- Honored by the City of Los Angeles
- National Board member of Step Up
- Women's Initiative Network (WIN) at the LA Dodgers
- Graduate of Leadership Los Angeles and Annenberg Alchemy
Where to listen & follow
New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen, and join the community to keep the conversation going.
