The Confidence Code with Lauren Elder: How to Own Any Room, Use Your Voice and Stop Playing Small

88. What if confidence isn't something you have, it's something you build?In this episode, Chelsea and Erin sit down with Chelsea's sister, Lauren Elder, who is an actress, Broadway and TV performer, coach, and World Champion Whistler, to crack the confidence code and uncover what it really takes to own a room, trust yourself, and stop playing small.Lauren shares the exact tools she teaches clients to create confidence from the inside out, from body language and breathwork to mindset shifts and communication techniques that can instantly change how you show up in the world. Whether you're walking into a job interview, giving a presentation, going on a first date, or simply trying to speak up more in your everyday life, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using today.You'll learn why confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room; it's about how to command attention before you even speak and what to do when self-doubt, criticism, or fear of judgment tries to hold you back. Lauren also shares her own journey from being told she should pursue a different career to performing on Broadway, proving that confidence isn't about having all the answers; it's about believing in yourself enough to take the next step.If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome, worried about what people think, or felt like you're playing smaller than you're meant to, this conversation will give you the tools to step into your power and use your voice with confidence.In this episode, we cover:• The biggest myths about confidence• How to build confidence when you don't naturally feel confident• Simple posture, breath, and presence hacks that work immediately• How to stop shrinking and start owning your space• The difference between speaking loudly and speaking with purpose• What to do when someone tells you you're not good enough• How to overcome self-doubt and trust yourself• Why your voice is one of your most powerful toolsBecause confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you practice.Listen to Lauren's album hereWork with Lauren hereConnect with Lauren hereWatch the Show hereConnect with Bright Side Up on IG hereConnect with Erin Salvetti on IG hereConnect with Chelsea Valentino on IG hereSign up for our newsletter hereThis Episode is sponsored by Epicutis: Skincare that works as hard as you do.