Confidence doesn't come from never failing, it comes from seeing God carry you through every setback. I stopped questioning whether I was enough when I realized every challenge was preparing me for the purpose He already had planned.

The only 2 people you have to make proud in this life are your 7 year old self and your 70 year old self. Live life in a way that honors the authentic desires and needs of that 7 year old and ensures the 70 year old looks back with no regret!

Confidence does not always come back loudly. Sometimes it returns in the quiet moments when you choose to take the next step, keep the promise you made to yourself, and remember that one hard season does not get to define the whole story.

I am a 4' 9", indigenous woman in a male dominated field. I met a traditional healer, Dr. Rita Blumenstein, who patiently taught me how to breathe, center and focus.

After a lifetime of being a pleaser, turning 40 made me realize that being respected was much more valuable than being liked.

I have to say I've definitely been there and the cure is to change your surroundings. Step away from settings that aren't for you and go where your skill set is sought after and you'll be respected for it.

I found my confidence when I stopped asking, "Will this make everyone else comfortable?" and started asking, "Is this true for me?" Self-trust grows every time we choose ourselves with courage and compassion. It's built over time and sometimes requires someone to accompany us on that journey--a coach, mentor or therapist can be helpful.

I did it because I had to.

In my first year of business, I learned that confidence comes back when you get grounded in your "why." For me, that meant remembering that my work is about helping people grow, being intentional about my values and the value I bring, and letting go of comparing my journey to anyone else's.

The things that once terrified me: public speaking, cold calls, rejection, don't anymore. The only thing I'm truly afraid of now is wasting time on what doesn't matter.

I would coach myself (and still do) by saying things like: look at what you have already accomplished, do YOUR best every day (it doesn't have to be the best) picture the future where you can mentor others.

Life has its ups and downs. When the down times happened, I tried to ground myself and look at the bigger picture of life. There are always people more fortunate and less fortunate than yourself. Review your successes and how you got there to remind yourself how truly blessed you are.

Self‑trust rebuilds quietly through small choices, honest moments, and the courage to keep showing up for the woman you're becoming.

The biggest shift wasn't believing in myself. It was no longer asking my fears for permission. That's when I realized confidence isn't something you find; it's something you reclaim.

Over the years, I have changed positions due to promotions or by taking opportunities as they arose. It was difficult at times to say yes to new opportunities because I wasn't sure of my own confidence and the work I could produce. It was last year when my mentor reminded me that others wouldn't give me opportunities if they didn't believe in me. I share this to remind others: you can do it; you have the abilities; you can say yes when asked to do more and be more.

Self-doubt can creep in without you noticing its impact. I spent many years feeling like I could never go beyond where I was because I did not think I would be given a chance. Experience is just as valuable as a degree if not more in some industries. We cannot and should not let societal pressures diminish the hard work and dedication that got us where we are now.

Paris was never just about travel. It became a place where I finally had room to hear my own thoughts. After leaving behind relationships, environments, and seasons that had deeply wounded me, I found myself alone in a hotel room, looking into a mirror and recording what I couldn't ignore anymore. This isn't a polished speech. It's an honest moment. I share what it felt like to navigate fear, loneliness, unexpected kindness from strangers, and the beginning of finding peace within myself. If you've ever had to leave everything familiar in order to heal, I hope this reminds you that you are not alone. Thank you for walking this journey with me.

I am often my biggest critic but I have to remember that I can't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The reality is no one has all the answers and you can only do your best with the information you have at that time. Ultimately, setbacks give me an opportunity to think about what I could have done better. That keeps me grounded and enables me to move onward and upward!

There was a season when I stopped trusting my own voice because I had become so focused on meeting expectations, solving problems, and proving my value to everyone around me. Every decision was filtered through, "Will this make sense to everyone else?" instead of, "Is this aligned with who I am and what I know to be true?" I rebuilt that trust by paying attention to patterns instead of opinions. I looked back at the moments in my career when I made the greatest impact, not because I had all the answers, but because I was willing to ask different questions and challenge the way things had always been done. I realized my greatest strength wasn't fitting into someone else's definition of leadership; it was seeing systems, people, and possibilities that others overlooked. Today, trusting myself doesn't mean believing I'll never make another mistake. It means knowing that even if I do, I have the wisdom, resilience, and courage to navigate what comes next. Confidence isn't the absence of uncertainty. It's the decision not to abandon yourself in the middle of it!

"Success isn’t about how much money you make. It’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” ~Michelle Obama~