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.

Dayna Steele

They, whoever they are, say you must put at least 10,000 hours into anything to master it. It’s so true. And not only do you master whatever it is you are trying to do, you also gain confidence along the way—kind of like riding a bike or learning to drive. You start out wobbly and maybe hit a few curbs, but after a while, you do it and know you can do it. Read more>>

Daniel Torres

Honestly I feel that my confidence and my self-esteem has been built over time. Once you understand the purpose God has given you on this earth and the talent God has given you that’s when I really understood that I can use all of that to influence and impact those around me. My trust in God is what gives me my confidence. Read more>>

Regina Stump

Confidence and self esteem are not the same; but they do influence each other. I define self esteem as how you think of yourself, and confidence as an active expression of your belief in yourself. Confidence requires courage, because in order to gain belief in yourself there is an aspect of courage that needs to be actualized to embrace a risk that reveals and grows confidence. Read more>>

Lisa Chastain

life’s valuable lessons. Much like my father, who navigated the “school of hard knocks” after barely graduating high school, I inherited a resilient spirit. I embody the “all in” mentality – a trait that has been with me since childhood. Recalling the early years, I vividly remember the persistent pursuit of mastering bike riding. Each fall, bruise, and setback became a stepping stone to success. This tenacity defines my character, shaping my confidence and self-esteem. Read more>>

Hayley Ferber

Developing my confidence and self-esteem came with time and experience. After 10 years in art education I pivoted my career to art administration. It took a lot of patience and humility to move from a senior position in education to an entry level position in administration but I had many transferable skills that helped me advance quickly in this new field.  Read more>>

Faith Crosby

Growing up I really did not have a lot of confidence or self esteem. Growing up my father and I did not have the best relationship. He was an alcoholic and was baring home most days. With my father being an alcoholic, i missed those important days that a father and daughter was suppose to have. I missed celebrating father’s day, daddy daughter dances, graduations, birthdays, and so much more. Read more>>

Zollyann Howell

It was not always easy to be confident in myself, particularly because I’m naturally self-critical and always extremely hard on myself. Becoming a mom and also being an entrepreneur has allowed me the space to start trusting in my own judgement, capabilities and abilities. I think being confident is about valuing yourself and feeling worthy, regardless of any flaws or imperfections you may have or what others may think or believe about you.  Read more>>

Chantell Renee

On my own I developed confidence and self esteem. I didn’t have a support system growing up. No one to say I was doing well or that I could do it because I was able to if I just tried. At some point. I realized I was only going to collect predictors if I kept being the victim of my own story. I became a hairstylist, and found people liked my work.  Read more>>

Jasmine Bonilla

My confidence and self-esteem developed in my later years. Confidence and self-esteem were not second nature to me growing up as an adolescent. It wasn’t until I started taking community college classes that I found self-confidence. Growing up in the 90s, you were with the in-crowd or weren’t. There was no gray space. My high school teachers often called on students to read randomly or do math questions on the board. Read more>>

Laura Cash

Developing my self-confidence and self esteem was a difficult process of battling between what I wanted and what others expected of me. As a kid, I was bullied in school and at home. I liked a lot of things that others didn’t understand. I stood out, and looked different and for a while. And early on I tried to change myself to please everyone around me. Read more>>

Sarah Joy

My confidence and self-esteem were initially nurtured by my parents, along with a supportive circle of friends and family who consistently encouraged me to embrace my true self. My realization of this confidence truly blossomed when I began to embody the person I had always envisioned myself to be, shifting my focus from external role models to discovering my own inner strength and identity. Read more>>

Laetitia Andrac

My journey to confidence and self-esteem has been a transformative process. Initially, I often sought external validation for my achievements. However, I’ve learned that true confidence comes from within. A significant part of my growth involved leaning into my vision and trusting myself. For instance, embracing the role of a ‘Sacred CEO’ (a concept I carved and explain in my best-selling book: Light It) meant stepping up and trusting my own energy and vision. Read more>>

Desiray Marie Stevens

I think developing my confidence and self-esteem came from trial and error. Being a domestic and narcissistic abuse survivor I had to rebuild and re-wire my thought process. I have been in active therapy for majority of my life but it wasn’t until I moved to Texas where I really made my mental health a priority. I was tired of the same cycles and the same issues arising. I needed to take control of my life and I then started to realize my true potential.  Read more>>

Jessica Jennings

I think confidence and self-esteem are things that come with age, and situations. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that just because what “influencers” are telling you is “in”, doesn’t always mean it will be in for me. Confidence is filtering through the noise and the pretty screens of social media and knowing what works for me. Read more>>

Christina Price

Accepting my identity in Christ has been the foundation in developing my confidence and self-esteem. Identity is defined as who we are and includes the details of our existence however, as a Christian recognizing whose you are is pivotal. I accepted Christ into my heart as a teenager but didn’t fully understand what it meant to be a child of God until I was an adult. In missing this essential piece, I developed my personal outlook based on my life experiences vs who God created me to be. Read more>>

Dahyun Kim

Building my confidence has been a long process as an artist, because I started off my career relatively later than other dancers. I started my training and professional career simultaneously when I was 21 years old. Having gone to university, I realized that I need to pursue a career on stage, and since then my mentality has been focused on ‘catching up’ to the already experienced dancers and colleagues.  Read more>>

Drew Nathan

I grew up in the church. My parents met there, got married there, volunteered heavily, etc. I basically grew up running the halls of our church. I got my first guitar when I was 13 and obviously, church was a natural outlet for that new passion. Fast forward ten years and I’m working full time for that same place.  Read more>>

Winfred Burns II

My confidence and self-esteem have taken decades to build. In my younger years I developed from two places: developing a relationship with God through scripture and music, and from my parents. As a young boy I struggled with confidence and self-esteem due to my physical stature – I was a chubby kid.  Read more>>

Marion Weist

Can you believe that confidence is actually something that you can practice at? In my early 20s I really struggled with finding my own identity, voice and strength around other people. I didn’t feel like I fit in anywhere. That negative self talk really sabotaged the person I really was. Read more>>

Malcolm Mattingly

We believe we developed our confidence and self-esteem from showing and proving. There’s been times where some of us were more confident than others but since we always support each other, and show up as a team, the energy becomes contagious. Consistently practicing and being prepared will make you more confident in anything you do. We’ve had many long days of podcasting and creating content that’s given us the experience to be prepared for future opportunities and complications. Read more>>

Thomas `Thoune

I was 6 years old the first time a fellow student tried to diminish me. I had an audience around me as I was drawing kids picking apples off of an apple tree. “You think you’re so big,” he said. I could feel my face turn red with self-consciousness. It would be the first of many moments when people would want to steal some of my shine. Along the way, though, I have been encouraged by some wonderful friends, teachers and family. Read more>>

Sensi Graves

It took me a long time to develop my confidence. Over the past decade, I’ve built a career as a professional athlete and entrepreneur. It looked like I was crushing it on the outside. But on the inside, I doubted myself and my capabilities. I didn’t feel proud of who I was or what I was doing and I didn’t believe in myself. Read more>>

Kassandra Reinhardt

I believe confidence is buildable. While some people may inherently be very confident and have naturally high self-esteem, I don’t think that’s the case for everyone and it certainly wasn’t the case for me. When I first started Yoga with Kassandra I found the idea of putting myself online and doing something different from what my peers were doing very daunting. Read more>>

John Maxwell

I haven’t always been the paragon of joy and light that i present myself as and most times I’m still amazed that i am as jovial as i am. I think the secret was just finding something that i am passionate about and deciding to take the plunge. I started making content for 5th edition dungeons and dragons as a hobby and have sense then started my own indie business.  Read more>>

Natalia Santaliz

Confidence and self-esteem are aspects that I continuously work on. The more I strive for confidence, the more I realize that it is not a state but a daily habit. One of the first things I decided to avoid is comparing myself to others. I genuinely think that each person’s journey is different and comparison can be painful and harmful. Read more>>

Wasani

I truly believe in fostering gratitude. Every morning, I remind myself of specific things I’m thankful for, like my supportive community, my loving family, and even overcoming unexpected creative and financial challenges. This sets the tone for the day and keeps me grounded. On top of that, I’m constantly pushing myself. Mastering new skills is incredibly rewarding and boosts my confidence in everything I do.  Read more>>

Sam Feigenbaum

Confidence is definitely not something that came naturally to me, and I still struggle with it. For me, it’s all about repetition, and continuing to put yourself out there. I never became confident by doing something well once, but rather doing it multiple times with several marked failures. As I’ve continued to work with musicians during live performances, there are several hurdles to jump- the changing lighting, the crowd, the venue, and even my own equipment. I needed to keep working at live music photography until I could jump those hurdles without question or hesitation. Read more>>

Brooklyn Jones

I cultivate my confidence and self-esteem through a systematic approach. I break down larger goals into smaller, achievable steps, celebrating each success along the way. Actively challenging negative thoughts, I replace them with positive affirmations, emphasizing my strengths and acknowledging accomplishments.  Read more>>

Nisha Merrifield

Self Reflection and Self Talk are my ways to boost my self esteem. I feel like I have always been a secure person. Affirmations are huge for me. Affirming my truth in the mirror while looking at myself helps me. I love self expression through style and that also requires self reflection. Also honoring my truth when I don’t feel the best either, Self esteem for me requires a lot of honesty and acceptance which I have learned over time. I have learned to be kind to myself no matter how I feel. Read more>>

Tony Cobain

I developed my confidence and self esteem gradually. I was always a shy kid growing up. It wasn’t until I started doing standup comedy when I was 16 that I gained life confidence. Standup comedy is essentially public speaking, once you can conquer communicating in front of a group of strangers your confidence level grows. Read more>>

Demitrea Kelley

Growing up without much, the values instilled in me by my mother have been instrumental in my development. Her constant reminders to be humble and to cultivate a good personality despite our circumstances played a crucial role in shaping my character. These early lessons in humility and the importance of a positive attitude laid the foundation for my resilience and ability to connect with people from all walks of life.  Read more>>

Sixian Wang

I developed my confidence and self-esteem through reading. With my sister studying psychology, I began delving into the field. Starting from my college years, I gradually immersed myself in psychology books and philosophical works, fueling my keen interest in the scientific aspects of human nature. As I read, I began contemplating and constructing my own cognitive framework, delving into logical reasoning and essence. Read more>>

Mactaivious Jones

My confidence and self-esteem has come from making music. Growing up, and even still today, it is very rare for someone to tell me I was doing good at something or that i made them proud. So I never felt confident enough to do certain things or take risks, until I started making music. Making music has provided me with a unique platform to express my creativity.  Read more>>

Veronica Hawkins

This is a bit difficult for me to answer as my self esteem was almost nonexistent. I’ve fought with my sensitive acne prone skin and dealt with dry breaking hair for many years thinking there would be no hope in sight. I basically had to psych myself up and convince myself that I could find a way to heal my skin and reverse the damage my hair suffered from using products that did not work for my hair.  Read more>>

Andy Burns

Well, developing my confidence and self-esteem has been a journey of self-discovery and embracing my individuality. There was a time when my self-esteem and confidence weren’t always as high as they are now. Growing up, I faced societal pressures and struggled with external expectations that didn’t align with who I truly am. Read more>>

Jillian White

Over time, I’ve learned to follow my instincts with what I love and what makes me feel most in touch with myself. In order to do that I’ve turned away from following influencers/celebrities and focusing on my own life and progress instead of others’. Self-confidence, in my opinion, stems from knowing in your soul that you are the most authentic version of yourself. Read more>>

Sitavy Thorng

I started building my confidence and self-esteem at the age of 27. At the time, I was working as a Quality Assurance Supervisor for a well known food company. They saw the potential I had and gave me a chance to prove that I was the right person for the job. Within a few months, I’ve gained so much confidence in my abilities, knowledge, and the person I was becoming.  Read more>>