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.
Sira Garib
My confidence and self-esteem were not traits that were taught to me; I had to understand how to become confident while I grew up. My mother and I did not have the best mother-daughter relationship so I developed my self-confidence at a young age. I went through many ups and downs in my life where I had to rely on my self-made confidence which led me to have the courage to create my own business without any previous background in baking. Read more>>
Alexis Collins
It’s funny how being confident play such a major role in being a business owner. I have to have the confidence to put myself out there. I have to be able to promote me, and mean it wholeheartedly. Over the years, I have practiced telling myself I’m worth it. That I am worth all of the blood, sweat and tears poured into my business. I should be proud of where I’ve made it. Not to stand on the shadows or be ‘timid’ or overly humble because I deserve to scream from the rooftops about what I consider success. Read more>>
Carlos Andrade
I’ve always had a healthy self-esteem, despite growing up in a very poor household and neighborhood where we couldn’t afford much, I was raised by a single mother that always taught me how to love and value myself! I’ve always felt comfortable in my own skin and I walk into every room as myself, period! Playing to my strengths, taking on new challenges and taking calculated risks also played a big factor in building my confidence. I’ve learned how to embrace success AND failure and how to be comfortable being uncomfortable. Read more>>
Azja Stacey
This is a great question. I was just reflecting the other day on my confidence from my early 20s to no confidence in my mid to late 20s. And how I gained it back to present day in my 30s. The answer to this question is… I don’t owe anyone an explanation and IDGAF. Hahaha. I’m being serious. I spent my whole twenties trying to find myself in other POVs and aspects of life. When all I had to do was look in the mirror and say, “BET!” I won’t allow myself to go through trials and tribulations like I did in my 20s. The beauty of being in your 30s is you DGAF. LOL Read more>>
Maria Jose Natera
Building confidence is something that I have to work at every day, it isn’t something that’s ever finished because even when I find success in something, there’s always the next goal beyond that one that might look difficult or scary. Since I was a little girl, my dad has always told me that you build confidence the more you try things and face your fears. He’d always say that if you try something that scares you or makes you afraid to fail, only two things can happen – either you succeed, and you get a reminder that you can do more than you thought you could, or you fail and learn from your mistakes and then try again a different way. Read more>>
Kelly L. Sweet
I developed my self-esteem by learning my value and my unique purpose. After I learned who I was created to be, I started working on my mindset through a variety of resources. My confidence comes from God. It’s freeing to know that I am loved unconditionally and I was designed for a beautiful purpose. Read more>>
Jenny Shih
Areas where I had low-self esteem had set the stage for my work to build inner confidence. For so long, I was seeking answers of what bold power would look like for me. I’ve always had a fascination with finding beauty in deconstruction. Being curious to see what breaking the image of perfection looks like. Various hobbies and external sources of inspiration have led me to discover excitement, shock, and core-shaking emotions. So I knew how to receive the feelings of boldness, but for a long time I did struggle with knowing how to wear, speak, and cultivate boldness that would still feel honest. Read more>>
Adriana Scott
I developed my high self esteem and confidence by finding one thing different about myself that stands out the most. I used to hear as a kid til now that I have a beautiful smile and that I have a beautiful spirit. That helped me now because even when I don’t feel well or at my best I simply just look in the mirror and I’ll smile. I tell myself that I’m different and no one can take that away ! Read more>>
Maria Shapley
My confidence and improved self esteem came from loving myself enough to train my intuition and clear my unconscious blocks. By becoming intuitive and clearing the unconscious beliefs and stories that held me back, my confidence and self-esteem blossomed which has improved all areas of my life! Read more>>
Violeta Mileva
Developing my confidence began at a young age. Life circumstances put me in positions that tested me to believe in myself and trust in my abilities very early on. Can I love myself even after all my personal defeats that I have suffered, my human flaws, my skin picking habit, my thoughts, my emotions lack of ability.. that is the journey. Read more>>
Camille Kauer
The best way I’ve been able to improve my self-esteem and confidence is by always being prepared. Successful actors and leaders, often work hard to perfect their craft through training, rehearsing, and studying. I am no different. I am constantly taking new classes, networking, and studying. Read more>>
Reuel-Azriel®
I developed my self-confidence by focusing on my inner qualities and values, rather than solely on external factors such as physical appearance. I place a special concentration on the emphasis of building security around my inner identity as it relates to my placement on this earth as a unique individual within humanity. Read more>>
Anna Jane Jackson
Confidence and self-esteem have always been something I struggle with. Beginning my career in the entertainment industry at such a young age has had its downfalls. I am really grateful for the experience and kick-start I have garnered, but that’s not to say it hasn’t come at a price. One thing I will always do is get back up and not be afraid to start clean and reinvent myself. It takes great courage to keep going after your psyche has been affected, but if you truly believe in yourself and surround yourself with great people, it is more than possible to do. Read more>>
Pro4ecy
Through time. As simple as it sounds you really have to think about what you like and don’t like. Things you are willing to GIVE UP, for a better life. Something as simple as asking yourself what and where you want to be in five years. Then making a game plan, like writing it down, can boost your confidence. Read more>>
Lauren Clark
I believe I’ve always naturally been pretty confident and self assured, mainly because I grew up in a household where I was encouraged more times than not to be outspoken, BUT I know now, in order to truly grow, one must go through some adversity. My confidence was put to the test when I moved to New York from the midwest to pursue acting. Read more>>
Nadia Butterfield
I believe developing self confidence and enhancing your self-esteem is a life long process. As a an adolescent, I began the unhealthy habit of comparison. I always compared what I looked, how intelligent I was, and even my personality to my other friends/peers. As I’ve gotten older, I realized that I was extremely hard on myself. I felt like I was putting on a confident mask, and I didn’t like it. But once I was able to take a closer look inside myself and understand that my uniqueness is what makes me, ME… my confidence began to truly shine through. Read more>>
Ray Barlow
I developed my confidence and self-esteem by, basically surpassing my thought of any fear. My curiosity and excitement of what could possibly go right from my actions always outweigh my thoughts of what could go wrong. I defintly agree that now days so many people are developing mental difficulties. I always been aware of how much our mental space play one of our most important factors in all apsects of life. My journey with boxing, from the jump was doubted by others. For one, i started actually boxing at 21. Read more>>
Natasha Winston Clarke
I tuned out a lot of negative projections from other people and focused on what I wanted to do. If I said I wanted to do something, I was going to do it and I was going to make it happen. It was vital for me to show up for myself and to do that, I stopped consulting people about my plans and started doing. I do things for the hell of it. I do things that make me feel good. I just do. I stopped telling myself that I couldn’t do things and started asking myself what do I need to get this done? Once I started moving like nothing was impossible in my world, then I began to build trust in myself, my vision, and my plans. Now I’m here. Read more>>
Geoffrey Boyd
It really came with age and maturity and a healthy respect for my parents. I learned at a young age to not let others influence me in a way that would have me do something to reflect negatively on my family name. My Dad is also the one who taught that the only person I can count on 100 percent is myself. That lead me into the pushing for what I want to do and realizing that anything is possible. I look at life from a “not if, but how” perspective. Read more>>
Victoria Voos
Well first let’s talk about why I didn’t have the best self-esteem or confidence growing up. I have been plus size my whole life and I definitely had a lot of issues with my body being criticized as a kid. I was forced to diet and exercise for weight loss at a young age which negatively my relationship with my body. In addition to my personal experiences I grew up in the 90’s and early 2000’s where fat people were made fun of or completely ignored in mainstream media and pop culture. All of these things really effected my mental health an self image. Read more>>
Andrea “Cherri” Dorsey
When it comes to my confidence, it all started with learning to embrace the love of my body. Being a curvy woman myself, I have been bold enough to accept that the pressures of society shouldn’t not cause me to lack confidence due to my size. As a matter of fact, my confidence has streamlined my self-esteem and has pushed me towards a movement to helping others, like myself in the plus size community. Read more>>
Reyna Lerma
Through my Zhineng Qigong practice, I began to realize how much my thoughts were painting a stressful and anxiety-ridden picture of my life. As I went into meditation – practice by practice, day by day – I started to collect and re-discover the pieces of me that I didn’t even know I had lost. I slowly developed the inner awareness I needed to stay centered, which quieted my mind and revealed a deeper voice. Read more>>
Maria Salazar
It’s been quite a journey to feel confident in my own skin, especially in this digital age where everyone is trying to put on filters to “feel better.” I’ve developed my confidence and self-esteem by taking care of myself with self-care. I also prioritized my mental health and the little things like getting enough rest, eating healthy, exercising, and taking time to explore my interests and passions. Additionally, I worked on challenging myself by setting goals and facing my fears, as well as celebrating my successes, no matter how small. Read more>>
Joshua Dunn
I’m not sure if resilience is ever achieved alone. Experience allows us to learn from example. But if we have someone who loves us-I don’t mean who indulges us, but who loves us enough to be on our side-then it’s easier to grow resilience, to grow belief in self, to grow self-esteem. And it’s self-esteem that allows a person to stand up. That is a Quote by the incredible Maya Angelou. Read more>>
Mik Nuzzi
When I was younger and would be asked which traits I enjoyed about myself, my confidence was a standard answer. I have my parents to thank for instilling that confidence in me at a young age. They always encouraged me to try new things, share my interests with others, and engage in group settings. So at a young age, I enjoyed speaking to a group, presenting a topic, or sharing something special or important to me. I really knew I had strong confidence within me when I eagerly signed up for my 2nd-grade talent show with singing as my talent. Read more>>
