Project Confidence

#21 - The Cellulite Scam: The Truth Behind This Body Myth

Did you know cellulite was considered normal and even beautiful until someone decided to make money off "fixing" it? In this episode, we dive into the history of this "flaw" that was never a problem—until marketing told us it was. When we uncover the truth behind beauty standards, we can acknowledge unfair comparisons and more easily replace them with appreciation for the amazing things our bodies do. 

#20 - From Self-Doubt to Stage Confidence: A Time I Used SOAR to Overcome Comparison

When I made the top ten in the Last Story Standing competition, I was excited! And then came the comparison and doubt. I was up against pros, and comparison started to steal my confidence. But instead of letting it win, I used the SOAR method to shift from self-doubt to self-assurance. In this episode, I share a real life experience of how I used SOAR in my every day life, leading me to step on stage feeling confident and comparison-free. 

#19 - The Problem with Pretty: Why We Need Better Compliments

We compliment girls and women on their looks without thinking—it's automatic. But what if our words are fueling comparison, objectification, and insecurity? In this episode, we challenge the habit of body-focused compliments and explore how praising skills, talents, and character instead can build confidence and self-worth. Let’s shift the conversation and start seeing people for who they are, not just how they look.

# 18 - Better Than Who? The Problem with Comparison-Based Praise

Compliments that compare someone to others don’t build true confidence—they create a fragile sense of worth based on being “better” than someone else, which can easily crumble. To give compliments that truly uplift, we need to remove comparisons and focus on recognizing individual strengths and effort.

# 17 - The Power of Pure Compliments: Uplifting Others Without Putting Yourself Down

Compliments have the power to change lives—but not all compliments are created equal. In this episode of Project Confidence, we explore how self-deprecating compliments can shift the focus from celebrating someone else's strengths to highlighting our own insecurities. Instead of building confidence, they invite comparison. We often think this kind of self-downplay is humility, but true humility doesn’t require us to diminish ourselves to lift others.

#16 - Lessons From A Sunburn: Learning to Love My Body

Body comparisons are so common—but what are they costing you? In this episode, I share how constantly comparing my pale skin to my tan friends led me to a painful lesson and years of insecurity. But a little boy's words changed my perspective on how I should view my body. Join me as I reveal a simple yet powerful daily challenge that will transform the way you view yourself—helping you embrace confidence and appreciation for the body you have.

#15 - What's In a Name? - Why I Rebranded

Dive into why I originally chose the word "canceling" and its powerful role in overcoming comparison. While effective, I’ve realized some may see it as negative, and I want to shift the focus to the positive outcome: building confidence. That’s why I’m introducing Project Confidence—a name that highlights an ongoing, intentional action to grow in confidence by letting go of comparison. 

#14 - Celebrating You

In this episode, we explore how to break free from harmful comparisons that make you say "just" by identifying the root of the comparison and shifting the focus to self-recognition. Life is better when you celebrate you. 

#13 - Stop Saying "Just" - How This One Word Undermines Your Confidence

In this episode, I share a personal story about a job interview where I called my businesses "just hobbies," only to realize how that one word diminished my achievements. "Just" often reflects our insecurities—downplaying choices we think others might not value. By removing "just" from our language, we stop inviting comparison, embrace where we are, and build confidence in our journey. 

#12 - Helping Kids Replace Comparison with Inspiration

In this episode, I share a story about my daughter comparing her backflip skills to her younger sister’s, leading to frustration and self-doubt. Together, we unpacked how comparison was unfair—her sister trains in gymnastics, giving her an advantage. By shifting from comparison to inspiration, my daughter asked for help, and they worked together to improve. I’ll show how using the SOAR method can guide kids to replace comparison with inspiration, leading to growth and connection.