BoldJourney is all about helping our audience and community level up by learning from the experiences of others. One of the most important topics we’ve been focused on sharing insights and lessons on is confidence building and self-esteem. Below, you’ll find some brilliant entrepreneurs and creatives sharing their perspectives and advice.
Scorpioluvv
I developed my confidence and self esteem over time, from life experiences. Dealing with the up’s and down’s in growing up was extremely hard, but I had to really just focus on ME. Not what the crown was doing. I had to block everything out & keep eyes on my own path. Read more>>
Adrian Kay Wong
First off, I want to establish that this is definitely something I still actively work on and struggle with every day. But to start: for me, there is a subtle but important distinction between confidence and self esteem. Read more>>
Calipso Aranda
It took years to get this confidence that I have it was not done overnight I still get nervous before I have to go onstage to host , I had to train and develop my skills and my craft and not to mention my voice delivery , It’s mainly the reaction to the crowed that helps me a whole lot and when they are a vibe the rest of the show is a whole vibe , my self esteem came from acceptance of my true-self after I had my 2nd child I thought I wouldnt be able to bounce back cause I knew I had nto do things alone I feel like having self esteem is the same as self -love you have to love yourself first and pep talks to yourself are always a must . Read more>>
Kori Jones
Developing confidence and healthy self-esteem has truly been an ongoing process, and one that isn’t finished yet. In my experience, it’s happened more naturally with age and maturity. I think of it as a gift I’ve given myself as a reward for a long, happy life. Read more>>
Sacha Hope
Developing a belief in one’s self is a difficult process. I am a huge fan of good self talk. The things you say to yourself should be kind, helpful and loving. Just as you should speak to anyone. If you find yourself heavily critical, self loathing or unemphatic, especially to yourself. Get help. Read more>>
Isabella Taylor
That’s a great question. Sometimes I wonder if I should be more insecure- and I don’t mean that in a cocky way. I definitely have my moments but from a young age I was unusually comfortable in my skin, but I attribute that to my mother. I was raised to put on red lipstick religiously and I think if you can wear red lipstick starting in like 8th grade with confidence, you can do anything. Read more>>
Odunayo Majekodunmi
I believe my confidence and self-esteem started from my childhood and how I was raised. I was always empowered by my Grandmother and my mother. They both taught me the importance of self-love as a young child and I always had some form of self-worth and value. Read more>>
Deborah Mellman
I have always been a confident person. Like I tell my clients, you have to believe in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will. Every person has a gift or talent that only they have. It is the differences that make you special, not the similarities. Read more>>
Lindsay DiDonna
I invest quite a bit in myself. With that said, I work with the Mental Performance Coach from the Atlanta Braves once a week. In the time that I’ve worked with him, he has coached me on confidence… he says that he has seen a lot of athletes who do not compete with confidence because they believe that confidence is a feeling. Read more>>
Amber Pierce
When I was five years old, a freak accident changed my life forever. I was stung by a bee and had an allergic reaction. The result of that bee stung brought on Transverse Myelitis, a swelling of the spinal cold. I lost the use of my lower extremities permanently. I had to learn how to do everything over again. Read more>>
Gabriel De Santiago
I developed my confidence in filmmaking by tackling the very things I initially lacked confidence in. I’ve completed a total of five short films. My last two projects marked significant creative leaps and risks, both resulting in full-fledged productions. Read more>>
Kayla Jones
Developing confidence is a trait I believe we all continue to struggle with. We never want to give ourselves enough credit for our talents and abilities. This is where self-esteem comes into play. We have to recognize our worth through our talents and abilities and give credit where credit is due. Read more>>
Angel Marie
Growing up, I was always very shy and quiet (I still am in many ways an introvert). However, I always had a passion for the performing arts and was blessed to fully dive into that experience once I enrolled at Meredith Elementary from 4th – 8th grade. At Meredith, I was introduced to theatre and dance, having seasonal performances, spring musicals, etc. Read more>>
Rene Bogdanos
In all honesty it is still something I am ALWAYS developing! Some days it is a breeze, other days not as much. Even more honesty, the work I do in the world began with me first having to do my own deep inner personal development and healing work because I had very low confidence and self-esteem. Read more>>
Andrea Gharritt
I think some people believe that you are born with confidence or you are not and that determines how confident you become. I was actually a pretty shy, inscecure kid. In my experience, my confidence & trust in myself have been cultivated through the accumulation of small (& big) acts of courage, moments where I make myself visible, become vulnerable, or show up imperfectly – participating in dance classes, public speaking, wearing bright colors, sharing my own challenges, owning my weird in my brand, Each moment I choose to be my authentic self, as terrifying as it feels at the time, I prove to myself that I am capable and that my purpose is bigger than my fear. Read more>>
Wendy Wilson
I attribute much of my confidence to my upbringiing and the example of my parents. I grew up in a household were my options and opportunities were framed by my mindet and level of thinking. Examples of limitless possibilities were also introduced to me through reading. Read more>>
Roldane Plaisir
Whew ok, that was definitely a long journey. When I used to live in Philly during my early grade school years, I was bullied intensely. You know the bullying scenes you would see in movies and shows, that was my life in Philly. I was shoved against lockers, my lunch money was taken, and occasionally I was beat up during and after school. It got so bad that my older sister had to start walking me to and from class so she could protect me. Read more>>
Jeffrey Balazs
I think this started at a very young age as I witnessed my parents educate my brothers and me and create our home with their creativity, vision and tenacity. My mother taught kindergarten at a local school so we were raised with a sound foundation and positive reinforcement in education. My father was an industrial design professor and was building our home when I was a toddler. Read more>>
Megan Glenn
My confidence and self-esteem has been forged by many factors, but two of the biggest to me have been trial and error and community. Through trial and error, I have attempted new things that pushed the boundaries of my comfort zone, resulting in successes that have driven me to continue to try new things and push myself forward with new confidence. Those trials have also resulted in failures, but I’ve learned that’s OK! Read more>>
Emily Poste
As someone who grew up being bullied relentlessly in school. It took me a long time to find myself and to build confidence in myself. I actually developed my self-esteem and confidence through building my business! As someone who specializes in women’s portraits, boudoir especially, I became such a hype woman for my clients. Read more>>
Monica Cabral
My self confidence and self-esteem was something that was slowly built through my journey. When I took the time to exercise my mind and body, and create self-care and self-love habits in my life, that confidence and self-esteem grew naturally. Read more>>
Tavan Hanley
I had it at a young age, I just knew I was different and ahead of my time and what ever I choose what to do I go all in Read more>>
Raby Bah
Building self-confidence and self-esteem for me has been a journey marked by self-awareness, goal- setting, resilience, and learning from my experiences. Understanding my strengths and weaknesses
allowed me to set achievable goals, and with every accomplishment, no matter how small, my
confidence grew. Read more>>
Adria Vey
I think a lot of self-esteem and confidence stems from how you were raised and what kinds of situations you were put in while growing up. From a young age, I loved performing! Singing, dancing, making silly videos with my friends, I enjoyed entertaining people. Luckily as a child it was well received. Read more>>
Andrew Koussevitzky
I must say that my mother played a significant role in shaping my confidence and self-esteem. Growing up, she always encouraged me to express myself, ask questions, and challenge everything. Her unwavering support gave me a solid foundation to build upon. Read more>>
Jessica Erickson
Building self-esteem and confidence hasn’t come easy for me – it’s taken a lot of effort on my part and love from friends and family. I’ve been able to meet a lot of small business friends along the years and through these friendships, I’ve been able to be vulnerable and also lend an ear to them. It helps to have an outside perspective on things like art – sometimes it can feel like nothing you make is good enough. Read more>>
Lawrence Grobel
When I was 15, I wrote an essay for a contest that the newspaper Newsday sponsored. I almost didn’t submit it because it was handwritten, not typed. When I won the contest, which included publication in the newspaper, an engraved watch, and a trip to Washington to meet President Kennedy and his brother, the Attorney-General Robert Kennedy, it gave me an incredible confidence boost. Read more>>
Elizabeth Hooper O’Mahony
Developing confidence and self esteem is not linear, but always changing and deviating off course; this process is something I experience on a daily basis. The decision to become a jewelry designer required a lot of faith and accepting risk; I knew there was a great deal I didn’t know and had to be open to learning and growing. When I was beginning, I had a strong desire to engage in the creative process of design and that guided me; I was passionate about learning and honing my skills. Read more>>
Cree Clay
Becoming confident within myself has been a journey! Meditation, affirmations, self-help books and detachment have all helped me to become more confident. Meditation allows me to focus only on the present moment and be mindful that the only thing that matters is right now, not the past as it can’t be changed and not trying to micromanage or control the future. Yoga is another practice that helps with mindfulness for me. Read more>>
Miss Monday
I became an athlete at a young age and was naturally good, so that was where I first gained confidence. The confidence from succeeding at sports led me to explore other areas of interest, including broadcasting and DJing. At the age of 16, I was accepted to the high school radio station, where I had my own open format show and also commentated play by play for boy’s basketball. Read more>>
Sadi Sumpter
I developed my confidence and self-esteem from studying, knowing and mastering my own self. I wouldn’t say that I have completely mastered myself because that is a continuous life process. Confidence is the ability to accept, love and respect the person you are becoming. Read more>>
Jasmine Green
My confidence and self-esteem are a reflection of my upbringing and the challenges my family and I have faced. Early on I was shy, timid, and some might say sensitive. But, once I started middle school and as I grew up I began to speak up. I learned that people will always have an opinion or view. Read more>>
Ben Caballero
Developing confidence doesn’t come from a single event, it comes from one’s entire journey. I grew up in a real estate household in Tampa, Florida. My parents were real estate brokers and
so was I from a very early age: I swept the floors! So, I’ve been in this business almost all my
life and certainly all my adult life. Read more>>
Alonzo Wright
Confidence and self-esteem were two things that were embedded in me by my mother as a child. I spent considerable time focusing on my gifts as a child. Like most things, my confidence was developed by putting the things I learned into practice and constantly seeking feedback for refinement. Through that continuous process, I gained confidence and trust in my decisions and the steps I was taking. Read more>>
CeCe Hendriks
As we all know, having Confidence and self -esteem is one of the hardest thing we have to overcome outside of aging. lol I develped self esteem and confidence with allot of work through spiritual guidance and keeping encouraging people around me. I remind myself that no one is perfect and nor am I but I can allow myself to be an example if I fail. There is a lesson in everyone and in every situation. Read more>>
Makayla Reed
Being confident is everything! It is so important to remember that no one is the same, everyone is unique in their own way! At the end of the day it is important to do what YOU want in life. Wear those fun colored pair of pants! Sleep until 2pm the next day! Read more>>
Heath Francis
My parents are definitely responsible for instilling confidence in me. My mom always made me feel that if I believed I could do something I could do it, and its because she had that belief in herself. It always seemed she could do anything. Read more>>
The Bug Chicks
The only way to answer this question is to rephrase it- the more interesting way to look at it, for us, is this: If you have ever lost your confidence or had your self-esteem battered into unrecognizable bits, how did you repair it? Read more>>
