Who Told You To Shut Up? (Episode 127)

Someone taught a lot of us to get quiet. Not always with words, but with a look, a dismissal, a “you don’t know enough yet.” That lesson follows kids into adulthood, where low confidence turns into smaller choices and muted leadership. I sit down with Jackie Bailey, an international conversation coach and the executive director of the Speak Feed Lead nonprofit, to name the moment silence gets learned and map out how young people can unlearn it.We talk youth leadership development in a way that’s practical and personal: how trust changes a child’s identity, why responsibility builds resilience, and why “letting kids fail” is often the most loving path to real maturity. Jackie also shares what she heard from young people during the pandemic, when school, sports, and routines disappeared and many felt they had to stay silent to protect stressed parents. If you care about youth mental health, parenting with intention, or building communication skills that last, this conversation connects the dots.Then we go deep on what happens when a young person steps onto a TEDx stage and what changes after they walk off. Jackie has coached youth speakers through that process, and she explains why the real win isn’t performance, it’s knowing “I can do hard things” with receipts. We also break down how Speak Feed Lead turns life experiences into stories, talks, podcasts, workshops, a Costa Rica family retreat built around real connection, and a Tanzania humanitarian mission that brings voices from remote villages to the world.If you believe a voice can change a life, support this work and help it spread. Listen, share with someone raising a teen, and subscribe so you don’t miss what comes next. After you listen, will you leave a review and tell me the first time you felt truly heard?🔗 Connect with Jackie Bailey:https://jackiebailey360.com/https://speakfeedlead.org/Send us an anonymous text messageSupport the showEvery episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free!Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-searchExplore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.comI also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog!Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblogFollow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492Thank you for listening!