Stop Playing Small: Confidence, Self-Trust & Owning Your Power with Dr. Kasi Lacey. Ever wonder why some of the most successful, badass women can run businesses, lead teams, juggle families, and handle everyone else's responsibilities—but still second-guess their own decisions? In this episode of Lip Service and Lashes, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Kasi Lacey, licensed psychologist, former C-suite executive, keynote speaker, and author of Your Confidence Comeback, to talk about what it REALLY takes to build confidence, trust yourself, and stop playing small. Here's the thing: Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. And it starts with self-trust. Dr. Kasi Lacey gets real about her journey from a toxic corporate environment to reclaiming her power, finding her voice, and building a business on her own terms. Together, Chelsea and Dr. Kasi Lacey unpack why so many high-achieving women struggle with imposter syndrome, negative self-talk, people-pleasing, and the constant need for outside validation—even when they're more than qualified to make their own decisions. And we're going deeper than just career confidence! From body image and self-worth to motherhood, leadership, and learning to take up space without apologizing for it, this conversation is packed with relatable stories, powerful mindset shifts, and practical strategies for showing up as your most authentic self. Plus, Chelsea shares why hot pink nails are always a good idea, why we need to stop apologizing for simply existing, and how sometimes the most empowering thing you can do is just say NO. Period. In this episode, we're diving into: Why self-trust is the foundation of lasting confidenceHow to overcome imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and your inner criticWhy high-achieving women second-guess decisions they're fully qualified to makeThe difference between confidence as a personality trait and confidence as a skill you can developHow people-pleasing and self-abandonment can disguise themselves as professionalismBreaking free from comparison, overthinking, and seeking external validationBody confidence, self-love, and separating your worth from your weightWhy self-trust is essential for effective leadership and building stronger teams You don't have to be the loudest woman in the room to be confident. You don't need to have everything figured out. And you certainly don't need to make yourself smaller to make someone else comfortable. If you're ready to stop questioning yourself, break free from people-pleasing, and start showing up with more confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life, this episode is for YOU. Because the confidence you've been looking for? It starts with trusting yourself. Connect with Dr. Kasi Lacey Website: https://www.kasilacey.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkasilacey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkasilacey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkasilacey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkasilacey Get Dr. Kasi Lacey's Book:Your Confidence Comeback: The Psychology of Reclaiming Your Power, Voice, and Leadership Ready to stop playing small and start reclaiming your confidence? Check out Dr. Kasi Lacey's book for insights and strategies to strengthen self-trust, challenge limiting beliefs, and step into your power. Get the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0emNEH5z If this conversation hits home, share it with a friend who needs a little reminder of just how badass she really is! And don't forget to follow Lip Service and Lashes for more unfiltered conversations about women's empowerment, confidence, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and living life unapologetically. Connect with Chelsea! www.chelseahusum.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-husum/ https://www.instagram.com/chelseahusum/ No BS, just real vibes! #LipServiceAndLashes #SelfTrust #WomenEmpowerment #ImposterSyndrome #ConfidenceForWomen
