E25 - Helping Kids Find Confidence Through Stories

In this episode of Raising the Next Gen, Sonia is joined by educator and children’s author Krishana Johnson-James for a heartfelt conversation about confidence, creativity, and helping kids embrace challenges. Krishana shares how her lifelong love of writing and teaching led to her books Planting a Song and There’s No One Just Like Me. They explore how stories can help children navigate performance anxiety, build positive self-talk, and develop a growth mindset. Krishana reflects on her own experiences with music, fear, and resilience, and offers practical insights for parents on supporting confidence through conversation, practice, and celebrating effort over perfection. -- Krishana Johnson-James is a teacher and author dedicated to nurturing young minds. With over twenty years of experience in the classroom, she has seen firsthand the incredible power of teaching growth mindset and how it can transform children's confidence and resilience. Krishana wrote Planting a Song to encourage young readers to embrace challenges and celebrate their unique journeys. She is also the author of the book, There’s No One Just Like Me! Krishana loves helping people work on creative goals and finding ways to document and share their stories in a creative way. She especially enjoys putting a spotlight on inspiring people and groups who are making a positive change in the world around them. Follow and connect with Krishana on Instagram @plantingourstories @theresnoonejustlikeme and her website, where you will also find her book and learning resources mentioned in the podcast. -- Did you like this episode? Remember to leave a review and hit that follow button so you never miss an episode!