What if the loudest voice shaping your confidence has never belonged to “them” at all but to the stories you’ve been telling yourself about their opinions?

This throwback episode takes a fresh look at validation and why so many of us treat other people’s opinions as the final verdict on our worth. Leslie Randolph breaks down how this instinct forms, why it feels so compelling, and how it quietly chips away at self-confidence when we rely on external cues to decide who we can be. She invites you to question the idea of “everyone” watching or judging and to notice how often those fears come from your own inner dialogue rather than real people with real thoughts. What shifts if you stop assuming the worst? What new moves become possible when your own approval matters more than imagined commentary from the sidelines?

This episode offers a practical path back to self-confidence through stronger self-trust. Confidence expands when you give yourself the validation you keep seeking elsewhere and take action anyway—whether that means pitching the idea, wearing the loud dress, trying something new, or choosing a path that feels true to you. It’s a reminder that the most powerful relationship you build is the one you build with yourself.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Core Idea of Self-Confidence

06:09 How Others’ Opinions Shape Confidence

09:06 Why We’re Wired to Seek Validation

15:09 Caring About Opinions Without Losing Yourself

17:52 Identifying Who “They” Really Are

20:46 How to Challenge Assumed Judgments

23:56 Strengthening Self-Trust and Personal Confidence

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Positivity turns out to be less of a lucky personality trait and more of a skill you can shape with intention.

At the center of this conversation is a simple idea: confidence grows when you learn to guide your attention instead of letting your brain run on autopilot. Leslie Randolph explains why teens often slip into negative thinking and why women who want stronger self-confidence feel the same pull. The mind naturally scans for what feels hard, yet the ability to shift toward positivity is always available once you understand that this habit can be trained.

From there, Leslie highlights the practices that make optimism feel real rather than forced. Catching yourself in a spiral, pausing long enough to ask a better question, and using gratitude as a grounding tool help confident teens and confident women build a steadier inner voice. Even small changes in daily conversation, like naming what went well, create a mindset that notices good moments with more clarity. The heart of her message is simple: positivity becomes a powerful part of your life when you choose it with intention, and that choice strengthens self-confidence in ways that last.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Quest for Positivity

03:45 Genetics vs. Choice: Understanding Positivity

09:29 Shifting Perspectives Through Mindfulness

15:13 Building a Daily Habit of Positivity

19:11 Positivity and Reality: Finding the Balance

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Mindfulness stops being a buzzword when kids learn to use it in real time to calm their bodies, name their feelings, and stay connected to their breath when life gets loud.

Leslie sits down with Julie Freeman, Executive Director of KNOWTICE, to talk about how mindfulness for kids can shape the kind of self-awareness that leads to genuine self-confidence. Julie shares how small, repeatable moments, like pausing to notice a feeling or grounding the body before reacting, help children manage stress, stay present, and access their best thinking. When mindfulness starts early, kids learn they have control over their reactions, which builds emotional strength that grows with them through adolescence and adulthood.

The conversation goes beyond quiet moments and breathing exercises to reveal how these early lessons create confident teens who trust themselves and understand their emotions. Leslie and Julie also reflect on how this work ripples forward into adulthood, showing up in the way confident women lead, parent, and care for themselves. By teaching kids mindfulness now, we give them tools to feel steady in uncertainty and connected to who they are - a foundation every confident person stands on.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Why Mindfulness Matters Now

05:28 KNOWTICE Origin Story and Julie Freeman’s Path

11:32 Why Start Early Mindfulness for Kids and Brain Development

16:54 Classroom Basics Mindful Body Stillness and Calming Techniques

22:23 Mindful Parenting and Raising Confident Teens

31:24 The 90-Second Rule and Managing Anxiety in Real Time

43:17 From Mindful Kids to Confident Women

45:42 How to Bring KNOWTICE to Your School

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