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.
Arnecia Bush
This is question is a big one for me. I grew not always knowing my self worth or knowing much about my self esteem. It was always one of those topics that were lived but never talked about. Growing up in the 90s we did not have podcast and you tube or tic tok. We had journals and diaries. So I wrote a lot and did a lot soul searching trying to find validation in friend groups. Read more>>
Ignacio Orellana
Hi, i think that comes from years of preparation and study. In the end it is never too late to learn something and that has always helped me when it comes that time of knowing what you are doing and also to be standing when you don’t know but allows you to do educated guesses and i think that is all to it. Read more>>
Torie Wiksell
What a journey that’s been! Self-esteem and confidence are issues I’ve struggled with throughout the majority of my life. As a child who grew up with a mother with unmanaged borderline personality disorder, they are things that I’ve really had to fight to develop. Read more>>
Kathryn Ikle
Throughout middle school, I struggled with being overweight and enduring the ridicule of my peers, leaving me feeling insignificant and unaccepted. Despite this, I continually sought validation from others. However, my journey took a transformative turn in high school when I immersed myself in art classes. Art became more than a hobby; it was a sanctuary where I could express myself freely and uninhibitedly. Read more>>
Daylynn Drever
I feel like I’ve always been more confident than not throughout my life but that’s not to say that I haven’t struggled with self-doubt and questioning myself. That happens to everyone no matter how confident you are. I’ve struggled in the past about making sure whatever I’m working on is “good enough” before I show or tell anyone about it. Read more>>
Ash Wolk
That really is a question, isn’t it? At risk of hedging arrogance, I actually like who I am. This took and will continue to demand a lot of self-work, but I’m proud that I (for the most part) like who I am as a person. In my experience, my confidence grew outward from healthy self-esteem. I speak to the part of self-esteem that calls for being a good person – feeling good about how I treat others and taking those actions and practicing that behavior internally. Read more>>
Moon Taylor
From my childhood, growing up on a small farm being bullied at school for being a farmers kid not having the parental support that was needed. I made a promise to myself that I’m gonna work hard at everything I do, and always defeat and overcome any challenges for the simple factors, I have to be there for myself, because no one else is going to be there for me. Read more>>
Mozatronic
What an excellent question. I am a big fan of the “fake it till you make it” mentality. The only way for this to work is to give a solid effort while understanding your own limitations and adapting. Music is so subjective….as all art is. Read more>>
Ann Marie Howell
My confidence and self-esteem have been nurtured by the unwavering support and guidance of my mother, who was my first and most influential teacher. Growing up my mother always told me never compare yourself to others, either you will become vain or bitter. From an early age, she instilled in me the importance of self-belief, resilience, and embracing my unique strengths. Read more>>
Kitty Antix
I developed my confidence and self-esteem by continuing to be myself: weird, bubbly, “cartoon-y,” random, and NOT giving a “ca-ca” what others think about me. Honestly, I’m still developing. But my friends play a huge role in helping me pursue my dreams. My friends are always DOWN to do everything and anything. We are weird and fun. We love to cosplay and dress up. Read more>>
J0VANNA
I try to practice self-care as much as I can even though it isn’t easy and requires a lot of time and effort. especially with my busy schedule. But whether it’s going out for a walk, meditating for a few minutes, or getting a mani-pedi, I always try to find some “me-time” in my schedule. I also believe it is key to try to get out of my comfort zone. Read more>>
Kidd Kwest
Mostly through education. Reading and learning. When you know things and are constantly trying to be better then people’s doubts don’t matter as much. There’s clarity in knowing who you are and knowing you’re constantly growing. You also realize most people judge because of a lack of education. Hip Hop itself was also very influential on giving me my confidence. Read more>>
Janelle Ginestra
At Naughty Girl Fitness we believe that confidence starts with falling in love with your individuality and uniqueness. We believe you should embrace the fact that you are not the same as anyone else. We also believe that self-confidence and self-esteem comes from doing acts of service for your body, mind, and spirit to ignite that self-love. Read more>>
Lisa Gneo
I have always had a deep passion for exploring new cultures and cuisines, which was instilled in me from a young age by my Italian immigrant parents. My first trip to Europe with my family only fueled my desire to see more of the world, and I quickly fell in love with traveling. Read more>>
Brandy Wells
This has definitely developed over time only because of the lack of awareness around self esteem in my younger days. I believe every woman goes through a cycle of not always showing up as their best self. But when you do it feels so good that you begin to learn the ways to do that more often. I would be remised if I didn’t honor my daughters who have taught me about confidence. Read more>>
SHALINI BHALLA
Our ability to perceive and assess ourselves positively, particularly during challenging times, reflects the depth of our self-confidence and self-reliance. In my personal journey, I’ve witnessed the gradual maturation of my confidence, rooted in self-appraisal and the recognition of my achievements. Not long ago, I eagerly awaited external validation, often in the form of awards, to affirm my worth and skills. Read more>>
Stormie Steele
Thank you Bold Journey, I appreciate this opportunity. We misidentify ourselves through so many experiences: friends, family, academic social economic accomplishments; the negative, the positive, pain, joys, finances…you name it. I learned to cultivate self-confidence and self-esteem through the process of facing fears and through resisting the resistance to quit. Read more>>
Taeler Hammond (she/her/hers)
The short answer, by lots of falling down, failing, and getting back up. I faced a lot of doubt from people in my life who believed that I was not going to excel because I used to not really apply myself. I shifted through phony friends and toxicity around me. I later found out that I was not applying myself or really living up to my potential because I had not discovered my purpose. Read more>>
Dr. Tiffany Purnell
There was a time in my life when I did not recognize the queen inside of me. I played it small, and I did not take up space. I minimalized my accomplishments by not celebrating them. I did not celebrate my accomplishments because I did not think I was worthy. At times, I hid my accomplishments from the world. Read more>>
Jamie Brick
I grew up in a creative household, my father was a professional musician and my mother although not a professional artist was always experimenting with different crafts. Both parents were extremely encouraging and supportive in any of my choices in life. Read more>>
Robbin Kelton
First, I know that I serve a God who created me so I know that I am fearfully and wonderfully made, (Psalm 139:14). Your confidence and self esteem starts at your mindset. Always focusing on the positive things about myself, celebrating wins in my life & having an amazing support system on those not so great days. Read more>>
Lenora Grace
In my journey towards gaining confidence and self-esteem, I discovered that it wasn’t a sudden realization but rather a series of small steps and self-reflections that led me there. Initially, I struggled with self-doubt and insecurities, constantly comparing myself to others and feeling inadequate. Read more>>
Zack Larez
When you create for a living, you gotta learn to stop asking for permission to create. Nobody came along and said, “Zack, you are now an actor. Zack, you are now a script supervisor. Zack, you are now a storyboard artist.” I’m not going to wait for somebody tell me I’m a director or producer. I’m just going to do it. I am the thing because I do the thing. Read more>>
Ashante Rosier, Esq.
Developing confidence and self-esteem is a journey that often involves a combination of self-reflection, personal growth, and practice – and it has been QUITE a journey for me so far! Confidence and self-esteem is something that is still struggle with from time to time but here are some of the things that have helped me develop a foundation for creating an unwavering faith in myself: Read more>>
