Champion Mindset: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem

Every day, our team is focused on how to help our audience and community reach their full potential in every part of their lives – personal and professional. Building confidence and self-esteem is one of the most essential requirements for success and below we’ve presented some of the conversations we’ve had around how to build confidence.

Jen Gray

By not caring what anyone else thinks. I just do what makes me happy. If people like what I do, sweet! If they don’t, then I don’t have time for them. Read more>>

Måfi Wūlf

My confidence and high value of self , is a direct result of my faith in my preparation, my talents and most importantly GOD. Knowing that I’m never in a situation that I can’t succeed at and that all things provide opportunities to become better. Has allowed me to walk into any room with confidence because I know coming out that room I won for I gained a new experience. Read more>>

Veena Rao

I am a late bloomer. I spent most of my life hiding behind shadows, letting my silence define me. But sometimes, the curveballs life throws at you can have some unexpected rewards. My life’s journey of launching a newspaper with zero funds and very little expertise, and later writing an ‘own voice’ novel, helped me grow not just professionally, but also as a person. Read more>>

Ashton

As a kid growing up in Toronto I had a major fear of speaking to any cashier or making an order especially if there was a line behind me. That fear probably stemmed from that notion of being embarrassed or coming off not knowing what I’m doing and aiming for the best approach. The funny thing about that is I’m almost certain I never conquered that side of me. Read more>>

Qamil Wright

My confidence and self-esteem were developed during childhood. I grew up in a family full of people that always told me that I could be and do anything I set my mind to. I BELIEVED them. I was encouraged to explore my talents and supported whenever I decided I wanted to do something new, which was often. lol I remember my late aunt Beverly talking to me when I was around 15/16 years old. Read more>>

SoSo Juicy

When I was younger, I got picked on by other students, talked about by people I called friends, my closest friends would switch on me because of he say she say. I say all of this because that molded me to not care so much about what people had to say about me and continue to be me. Regardless, people are going to talk about you, bring you down and make you feel less of yourself but you can’t give a F$%K. Read more>>

Justin Patton

I developed my confidence and self-esteem through writing and performing spoken word poetry. Having always struggled with self-confidence, developing as an artist became synonymous with developing as a man. The more I wrote, the more I gained confidence in my work to share it. Read more>>

Lisa Hladish

I’ve always grown up with a healthy dose of confidence and self-esteem. From a young age, I was very much a tomboy and developed my confidence from cultivating relationships with family & friends and the ability to get things done. For a young girl, I was lucky enough not to build my self-esteem on the way I looked, but on the way I behaved and made others feel. It wasn’t until I was 10 years into running Paper Daisies that I began to struggle with insecurity and a lack of confidence. Read more>>

Jessie Gall

Starting life over in my 30’s as a single mom with twin boys really puts life in perspective. It’s not only my life that is affected by my choices but also for my children. That can make you view life in two ways: as an overwhelming and risky responsibility; or a challenge to become a living example of optimism and perseverance. Read more>>

Jasmine Milledge

For me, developing confidence and self-esteem has been an ever-lasting process for me. Building my confidence came at some of the most hurtful times in my life. When I was in my darkest moments and couldn’t figure out the words to tell myself, I would go back to journals that I had that I could reiterate what I could not say. Gaining the strength to speak life over me is my real flex. Read more>>

Tera Coughlin

I develop my confidence by just being me, doing what I enjoy and what I feel comfortable doing. I try really hard not to worry what others think of me or how they perceive me. I’ve always had my sense of style and I just own it and not think too much about it. I also root for others at all times because at the end of the day that’s only going to help me and the others that I support and lift up. Read more>>

Candice Bledsoe

I have to thank my community for developing my confidence and self-esteem as child. My community, which consists of my parents, family, neighborhood friends, church, and community organizations. They poured into me as young girl and pulled together resources to help develop me into the young woman that I am today. Read more>>

Karina Ramos

Developing confidence and self-esteem is a journey that involves a combination of self-reflection, discipline, and continuous learning and growth. I used to think that confidence was something you were either born with or not. As I got older, I realized that confidence and self-esteem are actually byproducts of you maintaining your word and your commitments to yourself. Read more>>

Alex Cruz

Truthfully, my confidence has always been at a high level since I could remember. My mother always instilled in me to never let what anyone else thinks of you, make you feel worse about yourself. How I move as an adult now is applying those same teaching as a child, no matter what anyone thinks I’m going to get done what I believe needs to get done to the best of my ability. I know I can be great and do anything I put my mind to because I know who I am and I know what God wants from me. Read more>>

Angélique Landrin

As a designer, artist, and especially as a french woman, having self-confidence and self-esteem is an ongoing journey. Read more>>

Martrae Godard

I believe that the development of confidence and self esteem is life journey, Understanding, that life is always giving us opportunities to build character, confidence and self esteem. My journey to confidence and self esteem was shaped by a combination of personal values and significant influences. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, in a challenging environment, conscious decision had to always be made. Read more>>

Sabrina Schottenhamel

Deciding to make the move to step into and develop confidence has been a long journey. One that won’t end because it’s an on going positive challenge to propel me forward each day. Read more>>

Robert Wright

Confidence and self-esteem often grow through embracing challenges, learning from experiences, and recognizing your strengths. It’s a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. I learned through everything I went through. Loss, failures, and even success. It allowed me to become a better me and allowed me to build my confidence and self-esteem. Read more>>

Tj Wimbs

When I was in 7th grade. We had the President’s fitness test. Pullups was the last thing you had to do. I was the last kid to go because off my last name. So every single kid in my 7th grade class (257) watched me fail miserably and I was so embarrassed . The next day I started lifting weights and never stopped. The gym and the gains and goals, I was able to set and conquer gave me continued confidence and self-esteem. Read more>>

Cassandra Lowe

I think developing confidence and self-esteem is something I will be working on for the rest of my life. I will always be changing and growing and experiencing, I will always need to find comfort in the discomfort. Read more>>

Bella Mokover

Teaching Martial arts is a grea way to develop your self esteem and keep confidence up. From very early days of practicing on the mat something that to my initial view was not “lady-like” created an internal struggle. Eventually this became my way to dominate my fear of unknown, and helped to grow as a human being. Read more>>

Shaniyah Wiggins

I developed my confidence and self-esteem as an esthetician through a combination of education, experience, and personal growth. Initially, I invested in extensive training and certifications to ensure I had a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the field. As I gained hands-on experience and witnessed the positive impact of my work on clients’ lives, my confidence naturally grew. Additionally, I practice what i preach. I embraced self-care practices to maintain my own well-being, which further boosted my self-esteem. Read more>>

LaKisha Greenwade

Many mistake confidence for not having fear, when in fact it is taking action while feeling the fear. I believe that self esteem is built daily through affirmations and a deep knowing of whose you are, in addition to consistently taking action or small steps toward a desired dream. Read more>>

Francis Baker

I developed my confidence and self-esteem by putting myself out there to be judged. First, I started by experimenting with my style. Most of the guys around me didn’t care about fashion, meanwhile, I was trying my best to recreate outfits I saw in magazines. It was a little nerve-wracking dressing differently from my peers, but I quickly overcame this fear when people started to compliment my style choices. Read more>>

Todd Peterson

Confidence and self-esteem is such a big thing, especially in music. Everyone in this industry knows that your success in music can greatly affect the way you feel about yourself if you let it. From a strictly audio perspective, I’d say my confidence comes from the work I put in to try to better myself, my business, and my craft as a mixer. Read more>>

Kyara Murry Ofuani

Developing my confidence and self-esteem has been a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. There have been several strategies and practices that have played a significant role in shaping my confidence, particularly as a confident Black woman. Read more>>

Tennecia Watkins

From an early age, my parents instilled in me the idea that I could do anything I put my mind to. I have believed that my whole life. With that idea, I have been able to accomplish many things that were once dreams or ideas. Read more>>

Alicia Hemphill

As a Black female Vice President in the world of technology and the proud owner of Ebonyopoly, a platform dedicated to celebrating Black achievements, I’ve had the privilege of firsthand experience with the profound impact of confidence and self-esteem. However, my journey towards nurturing these qualities has been a gradual and transformative one. Read more>>

Susan Martinez

My confidence and self esteem is still ever growing. I can honestly tell you that I am a completely different person in terms of confidence/self esteem than just 1 year ago. Every day it’s growing, my confidence in my work and my platform. My platform has helped me build my confidence by allowing me a space to be myself without the burden of “an engineer SHOULDN’T do those things”, making my account about fashion AND engineering has helped my confidence build as I help other build theirs as well! Read more>>

Sam Harding

Confidence and self-esteem are like a roller coaster. Ups and downs, constantly feeling on top of the world some days, then the next feeling low. I truly think all people are insecure in some capacity. Some are just better at hiding it than others, especially in today’s era with social media and the fraudulent lifestyles of so many people being blasted all in your face. Read more>>

Kirsten Anatone

What an interesting question! When I think of the qualities or characteristics that I hope to display most, confidence and self-esteem, strangely enough aren’t the first things that come to mind. Since changing careers my outlook on relationships and human interaction has drastically changed—in the last few years, I’ve discovered that people just want to be seen, heard, and feel like they’re valued. Read more>>