Why Girls Are Losing Confidence: Dr. Lisa Hinkelman Explains What We Can Do

Send us Fan MailI’ve been "bossy" the moment I popped out of the womb. Loud. Confident. Opinionated. And I'm lucky. Because somewhere along the way, I realized—none of that was actually a bad thing. Being bold and self-assured shouldn’t be something we’re taught to tone down. It should be something we protect fiercely. That’s why this week’s episode with Dr. Lisa Hinkelman hit me so damn hard.Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is the founder of ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences), a nonprofit that’s teaching girls how to take up space in a world that constantly asks them to shrink. Lisa and I dive deep into what it means to raise confident daughters when confidence is statistically tanking between the ages of 10 and 14—and doesn’t bounce back for most women until our mid-forties. We talk about “bossy” labels, girl drama, ghosting, why confrontation isn’t a dirty word, and what it looks like to finally unlearn being the nice girl.If you’ve ever walked through the world feeling like you were too much—too loud, too strong, too opinionated—or if you’re raising a daughter who’s starting to dim her light to fit in, this episode is required listening.🎯 Want to bring ROX to your daughter’s school or support the movement?Here’s where to go:👉 rulingourexperiences.org👉 The Girls' Index Report (Read the stats—they’ll stop you in your tracks.)👉 Shop ROX gear (Yes, I’m getting the “Bossy ➡ Leader” tee.)Let’s raise the next generation to take up space—with confidence, clarity, and zero apologies.Until next time—stay wild. Stay loud. And call the next man you meet bossy just for fun. 💅#TheKeriCroftShow #DrLisaHinkelman #ROXGirls #ConfidenceInGirls #BigBossEnergy #StopCallingGirlsBossy #GirlhoodUnfiltered #RaisingDaughters #UnlearnNice