On this week’s episode of the Raising Confident Girls podcast, host Melissa Jones shares five thoughtful and practical ways to help your daughter feel emotionally and mentally ready for the new school year. From calming first-day nerves to creating confidence-building routines, Melissa offers simple tools you can start using today to help your daughter feel calm, capable, and connected as she heads back to class.

Tune in to discover:

• How to build inner confidence by normalizing back-to-school nerves
• Why linking summer bravery to school bravery can help your daughter face new challenges
• Easy ways to ease into the school routine now to avoid stress later
• The power of a “confidence anchor”—a word or mantra she can carry with her
• How celebrating small, everyday wins can grow her self-belief over time

Whether your daughter is starting kindergarten or entering middle school, this episode will help you support her emotional transition with empathy, intention, and encouragement.

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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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On this week’s episode of the Raising Confident Girls podcast, host Melissa Jones sits down with two insightful high school students, Vaishu and Varnika, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to navigate high school with confidence, connection, and courage.

With openness and warmth, Vaishu and Varnika reflect on their own high school journeys—sharing the highs, the surprises, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From the friendships that shaped them to the mentors who guided them, these two young women offer an honest glimpse into the world of today’s teens.

Together, they explore:

• The role of influential figures in helping teens stay grounded and motivated.
• Why mentorship matters—and how it shows up in everyday life.
• How middle school experiences prepared (or surprised) them for high school.
• The challenge of balancing academics with simply enjoying high school.
• What it means to embrace individuality and stand out with pride.
• The power of a supportive community—especially during tough times.
• When to push yourself, and when it’s okay to pause and give yourself grace.
• Tips for navigating independence and building healthy communication with adults.

Whether your daughter is stepping into her first year of high school or just starting to find her voice, this inspiring episode offers real-life reflections and relatable advice from girls who’ve been there—and are still figuring it out.

Melissa, Vaishu, and Varnika remind us that confidence isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about feeling safe enough to explore, speak up, and grow into who you’re meant to be.

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