<p> Confidence does not begin when girls become women. It starts much earlier — in the small moments where they are learning whether their voice matters, whether they should speak up, and whether they are capable of leading.</p><p>In this Quick Lift, we break down the biggest takeaways from our conversation with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. This recap is all about what girls really need from the adults around them — from confidence modeling and leadership practice to mentorship, exposure, and intentional support.</p><p><strong>We cove</strong>r:</p><ul><li>Why confidence needs to be modeled, not just talked about</li><li>How girls build leadership through repetition and practice</li><li>Why it matters when adults recognize potential early</li><li>How exposure helps girls see bigger possibilities for themselves</li><li>Why mentorship is really about consistently pouring into someone</li></ul><p>If we want stronger women leaders tomorrow, this episode is the reminder that it starts with how we support girls today.</p><p></p><p><strong>Links</strong>:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/how-to-build-confidence-and-leadership-in-young-girls/">Full episode</a></p>