In this episode of the Bringing Up Business podcast, host Kaila Sachse speaks with Ana Barajas, mom of 3 and co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, about a harrowing experience when a contractor vanished with Ana's life savings during a home renovation while she was pregnant.

Ana shares her journey from devastation to empowerment, detailing how she turned her painful experience into a mission to protect others in the construction and renovation industry.

Kaila and Ana’s conversation covers themes of trust, the emotional toll of betrayal, the importance of mindset, and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Ana emphasizes the need for self-care and the significance of listening to one's gut feeling in both parenting and business.

She also discusses the services offered by Build Safe Escrow and her aspirations to standardize protective measures in the industry.

More About Ana Barajas
Ana Barajas is the Co-founder of Build Safe Escrow, a company bringing financial protection and trust to construction and renovation projects through milestone-based payments. Her journey began when a contractor vanished with her life savings during a home renovation; an experience that sparked her mission to create a safer path for others. With a background in corporate marketing and an MBA, Ana brings sharp strategy and deep personal conviction to her work. Today, she leads Build Safe Escrow in empowering property owners, contractors, and developers with escrow solutions that protect project funds and keep projects on track.

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