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.
Myrto Panagakis
By throwing my self into the unknown. I moved in New York and I studied next to people who did since they were children what I was doing for the first time. I met people who were top level at their art. That made me push myself and I did get better. Read More>>
Kiana Lane
I have a tattoo on one of my fingers that has the number ‘21’ on it that I got (a little late, when I was 23) when I finally made the decision that I loved & accepted myself for the person I am. Read More>>
Caleb McLemore
My confidence and self-esteem are a product of years of being in industries that were hyper focused on destroying both. My previous careers in both acting and stand-up comedy were trials by fire. Both industries can and will eat you alive if you allow them. In acting, there is a hyper-fixation on being exactly what others want. Read More>>
Stacy Early
Still working on it! Really, it was slow to come and is still developing as I learn and grow. Gaining experience in anything I wanted to do was important, but I think for a long time, I put too much weight on having to have it all together before putting myself out there. Read More>>
Dawn Blasingame
As a child I was always self-conscious. I was the youngest in my graduating class in high school, and I was a severe introvert, very shy. I loved to read. My father always encouraged compassion for others, and to do your best no matter what. I learned young to have compassion for the elderly, through my father’s work. Read More>>
Tyshiana Johnson
There was a time when my confidence and self-esteem were at their lowest. I had no boundaries and didn’t yet realize that my presence was a gift, and that I was responsible for who had access to it. During my junior year of college, I hit a breaking point. Read More>>
Lainey Hashorva
Confidence and self esteem evolved and developed for me as I aged and grew from big mistakes and huge successes. I think persistence and tenacity are keys to success as well. Read More>>
blindfish
i think gaining confidence comes from knowing your craft—constantly re-working a piece, making mistakes and learning to overcome the mistakes until you are satisfied with a drawing or a painting. it’s like a sport—practicing free throws or a golf swing. repetition helps you iron out weaknesses in your game. but be careful of becoming over-confidence. Read More>>
Nataliia Kits
Championships became the space where I discovered my strength and voice as an artist. Behind every entry were countless hours of practice, creativity, and sometimes self-doubt — but also the thrill of achievement when my work was celebrated. Those experiences taught me that confidence doesn’t come from perfection, but from courage, dedication, and the belief that your talent deserves to be seen. Read More>>
Che Chiavaroli
I always knew I wanted to have more confidence, so I kept going for it. I watched people I felt had a lot of confidence and tried to figure out their approach and emulate it. Read More>>
Immanuel Zechariah
It’s funny that you asked that question, because I’m a very introverted person. I was always shy especially around girls. The ministry and life that I navigate in forces me to exhibit traits of an extrovert. I heard this somewhere so I can’t take credit for it. The person said, they we an introvert functioning as an extrovert, I thought that was very profound. Read More>>
Melody Law
I’ve always believed that confidence is something we build through practice and patience. Every journey has a beginning, and it’s important to trust yourself in whatever path you choose. For me, confidence comes from listening to my heart, focusing on my own growth, and not comparing myself to others. Read More>>
Kiawana Leaf
I developed my confidence and self-esteem through a journey of struggle, growth, and self-discovery. For a long time, I tried to fit into society’s definition of what confidence and beauty should look like. But in trying to meet those expectations, I lost sight of who I truly was. That disconnect caused my confidence and self-esteem to suffer. Read More>>
Karolina Fellows
By doing the exact opposite of what I was taught back in Eastern Europe. I was born in the part of the world where self-confidence is often mistaken for arrogance, and showing your happiness or success could be seen as almost… impolite. Read More>>
Chanel Jones
I developed my confidence and self-esteem through my relationship with God and by intentionally growing in my faith. Before I truly knew Him, I struggled deeply with self-esteem. I never believed I had anything worthy to say or that I was smart enough to add value to any conversation. Everything changed when I discovered my identity in God. Read More>>
Maxine Cesar
I believe I’ve truly developed confidence over the past 2–3 years. For me, there’s a big difference between appearing secure to the world and actually feeling worthy—worthy of yourself, of the opportunities life gives us, of the connections we manifest, and of all the beauty that surrounds us. Read More>>
Sophia Parker
It took a long time for me to develop true confidence – and it is still something I work on daily. I always worked hard to be what I considered to be perfect, which essentially meant overachieving and not making mistakes. I excelled at a lot of things, especially as I began my career in mental health. Read More>>
Alex Mendoza
We, the Swabe team developed our confidence and self-esteem for starting the food truck business through a mix of preparation, community support, and small wins. First, we made sure to really understand our concept and what made our dishes unique—that gave us a solid foundation. Read More>>
Roberta Fineberg
When I was in my early twenties I wanted to flee from myself and go far away, so I moved to France for a decade in the 1980s-1990s. As a young expat in Europe with limited income I navigated alone a new world – in fact it was an old beautiful world, which taught me so much about culture, literature, art, and love. Read More>>
Mena Levit
Since I can remember myself, I’ve always wanted to be a professional singer. So, after the high school, I pursued my dream by entering the Conservatory of Music in Vilnius, Lithuania. I’ve became an opera singer, and I’ve been at the stages of very prestigious theaters in Europe, and Israel for many years. Read More>>
Jessica Marchant
I wasn’t always the most confident person, but over the years—through a lot of trial and error—I learned how to figure things out as I go. Now in my 30s, I’ve had enough experiences of overcoming challenges and making sound decisions to see a pattern: things have a way of working out. Read More>>
Janine Forte
For me, developing self-esteem and confidence has been a lifelong practice. I’ve come to understand that confidence isn’t a constant state—it ebbs and flows. There are days I feel strong and assured, and others when self-doubt creeps in, including moments of imposter syndrome. Read More>>
Koura Linda
That is a tough questions because I struggle immensely with both confidence and self-esteem. Getting past that has been a combination of both just bluntly sucking it up and going for things despite fear, and then just having the experience over the decades to sort of override the self-doubt. Read More>>
