Part 2 - What I Wish I Knew in High School: Honest Advice from Teen Girls

On this weeks episode of Raising Confident Girls, host Melissa Jones continues her sit-down with high schoolers Vaishu and Varnika—two insightful young women who aren’t afraid to talk about the real challenges girls face in high school today.

In this candid follow-up episode, the trio gets real about the social side of high school—from navigating friendship drama to managing the pressures of social media. With vulnerability and strength, Vaishu and Varnika open up about the moments that tested their self-worth—and how they’re learning to rise above it all with growing confidence.

In this episode, they explore:

• How to handle high school drama with maturity and clarity.
• The impact of social media on self-esteem, friendships, and personal image.
• Why comparison is so easy—and how they’re learning to break free from it.
• The process of discovering what true confidence looks and feels like.
• What it means to show up as yourself, even when it’s not the popular choice.
• How they set boundaries, stay grounded, and protect their mental space.
• Real-life examples of turning difficult social situations into growth moments.

For any girl trying to find her voice in a noisy world—or any parent looking to understand it—this episode offers real talk and meaningful takeaways straight from the heart of two girls living it.

Tune in now and discover how confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about staying true to yourself, even when things get messy.

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