Confidence does not suddenly show up in adulthood. It starts much earlier — and so does leadership.

In this episode, we sit down with Sharice Johnson, a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School. 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.

We cover:

• how confidence is modeled before it is taught
• why repetition and practice help girls build leadership skills
• how mentorship can change a young person’s trajectory
• why exposure to different people and opportunities matters
• practical ways women can support girls in their own familie ...