EP 07: Lost in Confidence - What Can Confidence Look Like in Your 20s

Is one of the differences between your 20s and 30s, lack of confidence for those in their 20s? I think that is a fair statement and have overwhelmingly witnessed talented 20 year old’s doubt their abilities in comparison with older and more experienced folks. I don’t believe this should be a pitting matter but is a common experience of those in their 20s. The idea of confidence has been molded around an extrovert’s world, steeped in patriarchy, and embodies ageism.

In this conversation, as two BIPOC women in their mid-20s, Celina and I discuss the complexities and diversity in confidence. We walk through the ways we navigate confidence in the professional world, friendship world, and romantic relationship world. We work to debunk the way confidence has been historically imagined and work to recreate a narrative of confidence that is more inclusive and authentic.

We pay homage to the amazing women who have instilled confidence within us and the ways we are manifesting it ourselves as young BIPOC women in this world.

Follow Celina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinaher/

If you're a lost soul, you're not alone!  Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Spill your soul on our website, share your stories, thoughts, or comments and stay anonymous.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelostsoulspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelostsoulspodcast/
Spill Your Soul: https://www.thelostsoulspodcast.com/spill-your-soul
Email: askthelostsoulspodcast@gmail.com

Show Notes:

• 1:55 - What does confidence look like in the USA society?  Extroverted and white.
• 4:57 - What does confidence look like in the Hmong culture? Patriarchal and saving face.
• 10:15 - Instilled confidence in our youth - Homage to the Hmong Women who raised us.
• 20:18 - Confidence in your 20s: Professional Life 
• 29:50 - I got the job because I was lucky?  No, it's because you have the skills!
• 32:14 - Confidence in your 20s: Friendships 
• 40:40 - Confidence in your 20s: Romantic Relationships & Dating 
• 57:10 - Manifesting confidence in your 20s - you are the baddest!
• 1:13:01 - Fire Question Round: Finding Homage 
• 1:14:52 - Closing