What if confidence wasn’t about being the loudest voice in the room, but about honoring your own voice, even when it shakes?

In this episode of the Next Level U™ podcast, we continue our A to Z journey with the letter C for Confidence (Part 1) and explore what it means to discover, protect, and practice confidence that is rooted in truth, not performance.

Join hosts Mayaria Johnson and Dr. Maryam Johnson as they explore:

• How confidence begins with self-belonging
• The challenges of navigating confidence when you are the first or the only in the room
• Transformational Learning Theory and how it reframes assumptions and strengthens confidence
• Quiet expressions of confidence, from persistence to self-advocacy
• Why confidence is less about perfection and more about practicing through action
• How to use the N.E.X.T. Check-In to notice, evaluate, experiment, and track your growth

This episode blends personal stories, research, and practical tools to help you stop shrinking, start standing in your story, and express confidence in ways that align with who you truly are.

If you have ever questioned your ability, struggled with being overlooked, or wondered how to show up fully in unfamiliar spaces, this episode is for you.

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