Quick Lift: What Young Girls Need Before the Workplace

Confidence does not begin when girls become women. It starts much earlier — in the small moments where they are learning whether their voice matters, whether they should speak up, and whether they are capable of leading.In this Quick Lift, we break down the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. This recap is all about what girls really need from the adults around them — from confidence modeling and leadership practice to mentorship, exposure, and intentional support.We cover:Why confidence needs to be modeled, not just talked aboutHow girls build leadership through repetition and practiceWhy it matters when adults recognize potential earlyHow exposure helps girls see bigger possibilities for themselvesWhy mentorship is really about consistently pouring into someoneIf we want stronger women leaders tomorrow, this episode is the reminder that it starts with how we support girls today.Links:Full episode