How to Build Confidence and Leadership in Young Girls

Confidence does not suddenly show up in adulthood. It starts much earlier — and so does leadership.In this episode, we sit down with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. With two decades of experience helping young people build confidence, leadership skills, and voice, Sharice shares what girls really need from the adults around them — and why this work matters long before they ever enter the workplace.We cover:how confidence is modeled before it is taughtwhy repetition and practice help girls build leadership skillshow mentorship can change a young person’s trajectorywhy exposure to different people and opportunities matterspractical ways women can support girls in their own families and communitiesIf we want stronger women leaders in the future, this conversation makes one thing clear: it starts now.Chapters00:00 — Why Kids Belong in This Conversation02:10 — Who Is Sharice Johnson?04:05 — From Service to Student Leadership06:20 — Leadership Starts Earlier Than We Think08:45 — Confidence Is Built, Not Given11:30 — Setting the Foundation for Young Girls14:05 — Mentorship Changes Everything17:20 — Giving Kids Real Responsibility20:10 — What Young People Actually Need From Us23:00 — Helping Kids Feel Seen26:15 — Women Leaders Have a Role to Play29:05 — Advice for the Next Generation31:20 — The Foundation Starts Now