Build Her Home | Home Building & Renovation Support for Women

In this episode Lara introduces the upcoming Build Her Home Society, a new membership community designed for women who are building, renovating, or simply making a house feel like home. She explains how the idea grew from wanting a more organized, supportive space than a Slack channel, and shares that the platform will include courses, construction videos, onboarding documents, expert connections,...

In this episode, Lara shares why so many homeowners end up thousands of dollars over budget—and how you can avoid it. We’ll talk about why builder estimates can vary so much, what a realistic construction budget should include, why pre-construction is one of the smartest investments you can make, and the red flags to watch for before signing a contract. If you're planning to build a custom home, t...

Thinking about where you'd spend an extra $50,000 in your home build? In this episode, Lara and Steven Kennedy play a builder-versus-homeowner game and break down exactly where they'd invest additional budget—and where they wouldn't spend a dime. From kitchens and prep pantries to windows, lighting, storage, and primary bathrooms, they share the upgrades that improve daily life, increa...

Building a home with your partner can bring you closer together… or reveal that you have very different opinions about grout color, budgets, and who was supposed to email the builder back. In this episode, Lara shares three practical ways couples can stay connected, communicate better, and reduce stress during the building process. From dividing responsibilities to creating systems that keep every...

Before you fire off that frustrated text or assume your builder dropped the ball — pause. In this episode, Lara walks you through six quick questions to ask yourself before blaming your builder. This isn’t about taking the blame; it’s about becoming the kind of homeowner who leads with clarity, calm, and confidence. Learn how to communicate better, set realistic expectations, and strengthen your b...

Ever wondered if you could manage your own home build and skip the builder fee? In this episode, Lara, a custom home builder and founder of Build Her Home , breaks down what it really takes to general contract your own build. From reviewing plans to wrangling trades, this is the honest, unfiltered talk you need before you dive into the deep end of DIY homebuilding. Lara shares what she’d do step-b...