147. How to Help Teen Girls Build Lasting Self-Confidence with Leslie Randolph

Girls are struggling with self-confidence younger than ever, but as moms, we have more power to help than we realize. In this episode, Whitney sits down with Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teens and tweens, about what’s really going on beneath the surface. From the pressure of social media to that quiet inner critic developed early on, they unpack the subtle yet powerful ways confidence can be formed or chipped away.

 

With years of experience working with young girls, Leslie shares powerful insights into when and how self-doubt actually begins, and it’s earlier than you think. She also breaks down the difference between confidence (built through experience) and self-confidence (rooted in belief without proof), and why this distinction is important when helping girls feel brave enough to try new things, especially in a world that often values perfection over progress.

 

Leslie also dives into what it looks like for moms to model self-confidence in real, honest ways. Sharing our own struggles, showing up authentically, and having open conversations with our daughters can make them feel safe and seen. If you’ve been wondering how to help your daughter feel more confident without the pressure to be perfect, this is one you won’t want to miss.

 

Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:

• Understanding the patterns of doubts that form in teenage girls

• Buying things because of others vs. buying things because you want them

• How she helps girls connect with themselves and move to a place of true self-confidence

• Helping our kids when they speak poorly of themselves

• Giving kids the confidence to try new things

• How we, as moms, can model confidence for our kids

• Ways we can continue to genuinely connect with our teens

• Having conversations with our teens about not falling into the trap of social comparison

Reflection question to ponder: How can I go first? How can I show, not tell?

 

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