<p>Confidence does not suddenly show up in adulthood. It starts much earlier — and so does leadership.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School<strong>.</strong> With two decades of experience helping young people build confidence, leadership skills, and voice, Sharice shares what girls really need from the adults around them — and why this work matters long before they ever enter the workplace.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><ul><li>how confidence is modeled before it is taught</li><li>why repetition and practice help girls build leadership skills</li><li>how mentorship can change a young person’s trajectory</li><li>why exposure to different people and opportunities matters</li><li>practical ways women can support girls in their own families and communities</li></ul><p>If we want stronger women leaders in the future, this conversation makes one thing clear: it starts now.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 — Why Kids Belong in This Conversation</p><p>02:10 — Who Is Sharice Johnson?</p><p>04:05 — From Service to Student Leadership0</p><p>6:20 — Leadership Starts Earlier Than We Think</p><p>08:45 — Confidence Is Built, Not Given</p><p>11:30 — Setting the Foundation for Young Girls</p><p>14:05 — Mentorship Changes Everything</p><p>17:20 — Giving Kids Real Responsibility</p><p>20:10 — What Young People Actually Need From Us</p><p>23:00 — Helping Kids Feel Seen</p><p>26:15 — Women Leaders Have a Role to Play</p><p>29:05 — Advice for the Next Generation</p><p>31:20 — The Foundation Starts Now</p>