It’s okay to be scared, often that’s a sign that you are pushing yourself towards greatness. However, it’s equally important to build up your confidence and we hope the conversations presented below can help provide some food for thought around how you can level up your confidence and self-esteem.
Ebony Frank
I have always had confidence and self-esteem but it has developed more over the years since I was a little girl. Growing up I always knew that I was intelligent. The belief that I can do and achieve anything has always been stuck in my mind. I am also a very creative person so I’ve done things on my own since forever. Read more>>
Richelle Henry
I grew a strong sense of self at a young age because of my faith. I was really sure of what I believed in (Jesus) and it showed. Loving something/someone who loves you back makes such a huge impact on building character. Having good character is something that’s a part of my faith- being kind, loving, having patience, being able to endure, having faith- all those things made me who I am. Read more>>
Zhamere Gardner
Loving myself unconditionally and I know that sounds sounds so easy, however it is one of the hardest things to do . Being a mom a lot of my time goes to my daughter and then work , and so it was harder in the beginning. I lost myself and i forgot that i needed proper care too. I was never going to be the person i was before my child. So, I grew and created a better version of myself. Read more>>
Josh Stevenson
confidence and self esteem were built by my parents and reinforced by the adults in my life. I have had many people in my life that spoke hope and belief in me when I didn’t beleive in myself. I wasn’t the best, or the smartest or the one who everyone thought would be amazing. I was enthusiastic and fun loving. Having those adults in my life, and my mom and dad, who woudl tell me, Josh you are amazing and are doing wonderful things, Josh I can’t wait to see what God does in your life, Josh you are so gifted. Read more>>
Diana Khusnullina
One of the first and most important steps to achieving a positive self-outlook is to stop comparing yourself to others. You can only work with what you have – and that is probably a lot, so stop focusing on what others have and focus on what YOU have and embrace it. In my life positive affirmations and positive self-talk are my key to building my self-esteem. Read more>>
Omar Juarez
Developing confidence and self-esteem in the field of filmmaking, or any creative endeavor, is a journey that’s rooted in knowledge, experience, and a deep commitment to honing your craft. For me, it has been about becoming a true expert in my field, from understanding the intricate details of every aspect of production to mastering the art of communication and leadership. Read more>>
Liv Averie
Self-confidence is a tricky thing sometimes. I believe that it comes from getting to know yourself or being certain about who you are. Once I had a better grasp on who I was and what defined me as an artist and as a person, I found that self awareness creates self esteem. Read more>>
Paulie Z
I developed my confidence and self-esteem through sheer practice and consistency. Sometimes people think confidence is something you’re born with, and while that may be true for some people, I believe that most of us have to learn it and nurture it from an early age. I was anything, but confident when I was a kid and my self-esteem was on the lower side. I was a chubby kid who couldn’t talk to girls and wasn’t in the “cool club”. Read more>>
Ferenc Toth
My dad died in a drowning accident when I was 7 years old. This affected me deeply growing up without a father. My mom did her best, but I was high energy and somewhat difficult to raise. There were some family and friends who tried, but it was not the same. Read more>>
Caroline Justice Schmidt
My mother played a major role in the development of my self-esteem. She was always telling me that I was beautiful, strong and intelligent. She created an environment that let me flourish and be whatever I wanted to be without pushing me to be anything else or do anything I was not interested in. Whenever my self confidence got bruised, she was always there to not only heal it but build it back up again. Read more>>
Nick & Sarah Simile
We developed our confidence and self esteem by shooting as much as possible, and taking on a variety of projects at first and not being afraid to make mistakes. We work tirelessly to hone our craft and develop our style. We are still constantly trying to evolve and grow as photographers. Read more>>
Tee
I believe I get my resilience from being raised in the 80’s/90’s. Growing up during that time provided me with stern direction, little space to question decisions made by adults and taught me to be respectful. Although I may not agree with ALL of the methods used at the time, I do see the benefits of having “boundaries”. I always operate from a space of treating others how I would like to be treated. This method has not always led to me being compensated fairly because I go above and beyond for those who may not deserve it. Read more>>
CAITLIN MOSS
Have you ever seen that meme that says, “I may look like I have my sh*t together, but inside my shoe, my sock is falling off”? Read more>>
Anna Dean
I honestly think my confidence just comes from putting in the work… I have been making art, teaching art, and learning about art for my entire life. There were a lot of twists and turns along this journey, but one thing I have learned is that all those “side quests” were really an important part of the journey and they have all fed into my work. Read more>>
Leisha Olesch
I developed my self confidence and self esteem by working hard everyday and being of service to others! I do Psychic Mediumship Readings, Spiritual Mentoring Session’s and Body Scan Readings for clients and the more I do, the more self confident and the higher the self esteem goes. I had a pretty rough childhood and I find that being of service to others is extremely beneficial to solving my own problems in life and it feels great to be able to help others! Clients all over the world give me awesome feedback and it’s so good to know that my work as a Psychic Medium is truly making a major difference in people’s lives! Read more>>
Ricky Pannell Jr
Throughout my youth, there was a plethora of transitions going around me, whether it be within my household, relationships, or school When change comes about, a person can either thrive, dive, or remain stagnant. Even while going to therapy, I believed that I wasn’t truly heard, which spurned a deeper urge to express myself in a way that couldn’t be denied–music and anything encompassing that. This is where I found my voice and let it be known what I stood for. Read more>>
Alice Stricklin
I am so grateful for parents who repeatedly sowed seeds of confidence in me. From an early age I received messages from my mom and dad that they believed in me. They conveyed a knowing that I could do whatever it was I was trying to do. Whenever I was wrestling with a decision my mom would encourage me to trust my instincts. “Trust your gut” she would say, “that is the Holy Spirit leading and guiding you”. Read more>>
ASHLIE/CHYNA BRONSON
My father passed away when I was 6 years old. From that day on I struggled fitting in with my peers. I was too odd, the things that I had interest in everyone around me thought was weird, so I stayed reading books a lot. I also had a really traumatic childhood so between the mix no one really understood me. Read more>>
Natalie Diane
I developed my confidence and self esteem learning that you have to do it for you and not anyone else. I have to wake up everyday knowing that it may not be the best day but I’m still going to get up and do it. I’m still going to put on that dope outfit. I’m still going to do my makeup (or not) and know that I’m just as beautiful. Read more>>
Tamika J.
Imagine this: I was once a young teenage girl battling acne on my forehead, chest, and back! Can you believe it? Acne hit me hard. To make matters more challenging, my body was going through changes, and at the time, it wasn’t considered “cool” to be a dark-skinned girl. My confidence as a teenager was at an all-time low. Because of my curvy figure, I used to hide my body. Read more>>
3amparadise
Honestly the simple fact the domino effect of belief start in belief. Knowing you have to be the center ground and battery for people to believe in you starts with you believing in you. Read more>>
Shanelle Butler
I was not always the most confident or woman of such genuine intentions for myself. This behavior was learned through my deep relationship with God and the constant exposure to a strong mother that portrayed this characteristic effortlessly. I also have gone through transitions and periods of therapy and emotional loneliness that allows me to focus on myself and what actually makes me happy. Being a person of a personal relationship with God, family and a close knit family support system consistently provides encouragement. Read more>>
Sascha Barnes
Growing up, I didn’t have high self-esteem. I saw everyone around me on a pedestal while hyper-focusing on my own short-comings. Eventually, I realized that everyone has their own issues. At a certain point you just have to take reign and love yourself enough to give yourself the time that other people won’t. I invested some alone time into working through the things that were hurting me. Read more>>
Kesi Felton
My senior quote in high school was “Positive belief in yourself will give you the energy needed to conquer the world,” and is still in my personal email signature to this day. I believe that my confidence and self-esteem are something that I will have to continue to work on, but I believe that giving myself permission to overcome fear by acting on my convictions has been the greatest tool to grow in that area. Read more>>
lisa khiev
when it comes to confidence and self-esteem, it’s important to consider a few things: Read more>>
Rachael Wright
Confidence and self-esteem isn’t something that comes natural to me in any sense. I continue to struggle with being confident in both my craft and decision making. I think many people, no matter how much education they may have or qualifications, struggle with confidence as it seems that there is always someone better than you who would be more qualified to do what you do. Read more>>
Dan Glaser
Simple. Dogs. The answer is dogs. Dogs communicate with energy and I knew that if I was going to be successful, I needed to come out of my shell and exude confidence, not question myself and believe in my strong natural instincts to help dogs become well behaved family members. Dogs will mirror your energy and to have better dogs, I also need to have the self esteem to be able to show the owner how to be confident and believe in their own abilities as dog owners. That’s why from day one Dogs Mind Training’s motto is “training humans and their dogs” Read more>>
Joseph Hart
It’s, of course, still a work in progress, but I think it comes from repetition, regardless of what you want to become proficient in. Doing it over and over, and improving each day, builds confidence. You don’t just wake up and feel confident; you have to work on it. It’s similar to when you first learn how to drive. You aren’t confident in driving when you start, but as you drive every day, you begin to feel much more comfortable behind the wheel. Read more>>
JJ Wittrock-Roske
I’ll admit my confidence and self-esteem have always been a work in progress. I use self-deprecating humor, I overthink, and constantly doubt myself. What has helped has been pursuing a life of calculated risk-taking. Read more>>
Kani Richards
It came over time and is still developing. A huge step for me with developing my confidence is noticing aspects of me that I can’t find anywhere else. Paying attention to how unique I am is the source of my confidence. Read more>>
Meosha
As a child, I was a very shy and loner. I didn’t have much faith in myself. As a child, I was bullied, which had a significant impact on my confidence. I never imagined I’d be popular or worthy. Film, I believe, helped me become more confidence now that I’m older. When I discovered my life’s mission. Read more>>
Jaclyn Albergoni
Perseverance has been my guiding force. Countless times, I’ve faced setbacks and adversity, but my determination to triumph has never wavered. I wanted to make my younger self proud, to provide what I yearned for during my formative years. Life, to me, is a single, precious opportunity, and I am resolute in ensuring it is not lived in vain. My purpose is to infuse life with meaning and create a lasting impact. Read more>>
Christy Stich
I wasn’t always confident. In fact, because of a turbulent past, I had no self esteem and struggled with self worth. Many things contributed to that. Once I finally decided to move on past a toxic relationship, I began researching for ways to love myself and want to care for myself more. The world tells women to be a certain way and if you aren’t, then you aren’t worthy which is a load of crap. Read more>>
Hyacinth Tucker
Developing confidence and self-esteem has been a journey of self-discovery and growth for me. It wasn’t something that happened overnight, but rather through a series of experiences and intentional efforts. Read more>>
Silent Fox
As an artist I think it is key to develop confidence and self-esteem in yourself. To be able to share your art to your community requires faith that the feedback you receive is what you want to hear. For moments when you hear criticism and unexpected feedback on your work; you have to find ways to navigate the experience without jeopardizing your confidence. Read more>>
Bryn Sanders
I have always had my own sense of style which I think takes some confidence and self-esteem. I’m not sure if my own unique style gave me confidence and self esteem or vise versa. But developing these trait s means believing in yourself, doing what you love or wearing what you love, owning it and knowing that no one else is you and that’s your super power. Read more>>
Owen Dara
I would say I had pretty low self esteem when I started delving into the arts. I hadn’t found my path in life, and I had a fear that I wouldn’t be good at what I really wanted to do. I remember the first time I got on stage to do standup comedy, I was shaking from head to toe. I can still picture the moment when I first gestured during a joke, and I caught a glimpse of my hand wavering back and forth in front of my face. Read more>>
Micheal Hunt aka Mike
From being the one talked about the most. People can be cruel but achieving your goals can be even more difficult. Read more>>
