Confidently Beautiful with Ciera

Ciera
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In this podcast Ciera talks to you about bringing out your confidence in all areas of our life. Dream chasing, parenting, body image, health, money, relationships and so much more. Ciera covers it all. Get ready to stay confidently beautiful. 

  1. 12/16/2025

    From Hyaluronic Acid To Gua Sha: A Clear Guide To Confident, Simple Skincare

    Send me a text! My Favorite Skincare Line: Click Here Skincare shouldn’t feel like a second job. We’re cutting through the buzzwords and bringing you a calm, clear roadmap to a routine that actually fits mom life. If you’ve ever stared at a label and wondered what hyaluronic acid really does or whether retinol is worth the hype, this guide-backed conversation maps the essentials with warmth, science, and zero fluff. We start by translating the must-know terms that show up on every shelf, then organize everything into four simple pillars: hydration, repair, prevention, and tools for circulation and tension release. You’ll learn why hyaluronic acid supports plump, dewy skin, how to introduce retinol without irritation, and the non-negotiable role of daily SPF in guarding your glow. We also talk peptides like advanced BTX for softening expression lines and how to keep your progress from being erased by sun damage and stress. From there, we build a realistic routine you can keep: a quick morning cleanse, hyaluronic serum, moisturizer, and SPF; an easy night flow with cleansing balm, gentle cleanse, retinol a few times weekly, and a nourishing moisturizer. We fold in approachable tools—like gua sha—to boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and release jaw and brow tension in minutes. Beyond products, we reframe skincare as an act of self-respect that lifts mood, presence, and patience through small daily wins. You’ll leave with a starter kit plan—one hydrator, one treatment, one SPF, one tool—and the confidence to keep it simple and consistent. Ready to turn confusion into calm and feel good in your skin again? Hit follow, share this with a friend who needs a clear routine, and tell us which beauty term you want decoded next. Your glow can be simple, steady, and sustainable—let’s build it together. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    12 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Comparison vs. Inspiration: Choose the Right One

    Send me a text! Join the Inspiration not Comparison 7-Day Challenge by clicking here! Tired of feeling “less than” after a scroll? We’re tackling the comparison trap head-on with a clear, compassionate plan to swap envy for inspiration and protect your peace—especially during the holiday highlight reel season. Using research-backed insights and real-life examples, we unpack how upward and downward comparisons shape mood, why social media intensifies those feelings, and how to set guardrails that support mental health without ditching joy. I share a seven-move toolkit you can start today. Begin by curating your feed with a quick follow audit and a five-minute scroll rule. Then practice the powerful reframe from comparison to inspiration: borrow one tiny step from what you see and build your own remix. Layer in a gratitude micro habit to cement small wins, define two personal metrics so you measure what matters to you, and use a 20-second self-talk script to stop spirals before they take root. When a post genuinely inspires, run the three-question checklist to adapt only what aligns with your values. If you’re ready to go deeper, try a mini social media fast to reset your baseline and reclaim your attention. We also explore “productive comparison” as a model for growth—how to leverage upward comparison for motivation while avoiding shame. You’ll hear practical scenarios, from family outings that don’t go as planned to beauty routines that spark unexpected envy, each converted into doable, right-sized actions that fit your season. The goal isn’t to copy someone else’s life; it’s to choose one move, make it yours, and feel proud of the progress you can actually measure. Join our seven-day “inspiration, not comparison” challenge to put the tools into motion. Unfollow five accounts, journal three lines of gratitude, define your seasonal metrics, pause social for 24 hours, test the inspiration checklist, say your script out loud, and share one small win with us. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Your attention is precious—let’s spend it on what builds confidence. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    15 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    The Gratitude Confidence Reset

    Send me a text! Holidays can feel like a beautiful blur—busy, emotional, and a little overwhelming. We’re taking a beat to reset with a simple practice that lifts mood, quiets comparison, and strengthens a real sense of self: gratitude. Not the fluffy kind, but the science-backed shifts that raise dopamine and serotonin, reduce stress, and build a competence-based identity that fuels everyday confidence. We walk through why gratitude works on the brain and how that translates into self-belief you can feel. Then we make it practical with a 20-second morning or evening reset: one thing you appreciate about yourself, something you’re proud you did yesterday, one thing you can handle today, and a moment you felt confident. You’ll also learn a stress reframe—asking “What is still good right now?”—to move from scarcity to strength in seconds. To extend the lift, try the three-person gratitude ripple by texting three people with a specific thank-you to boost connection and oxytocin for both of you. Along the way, we share heartfelt thanks to the community supporting Confidently Beautiful, from the moms and working women showing up on messy days to the customers championing our journals, makeup, and skincare. You’ll hear a listener review that made our day and a simple challenge to write three gratitudes about yourself—not your home, not your plans, but you—to anchor confidence where it grows best. If you’re ready for a quick, compassionate reset that actually fits your life, press play, take a deep breath, and let gratitude work for you. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a review so more people can find these tools. Want a simple way to keep the habit going? Check out the Daily Confidence Rainbow journals at confidentexpression.com. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    7 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    See And Be Seen

    Send me a text! What if the missing piece in your confidence is simpler than you think—a moment of being truly seen? We dive into the emotional power of recognition, sparked by a sweet family story about YouTube’s Ninja Kids and a child’s instinct to write fan mail. That small impulse uncovers a larger truth: kids ask for attention out loud, but adults carry the same need quietly. When no one notices, confidence erodes. When we name effort and celebrate growth, confidence blooms. We unpack why acknowledgment matters at any age and how it shows up in emotions like joy, sadness, anger, and fear. You’ll hear how invisible labor—especially for moms—magnifies the craving for recognition, and why appreciation is more than polite manners; it’s a wellness habit backed by brain chemistry. Gratitude raises dopamine and oxytocin, cooling comparison and building trust. When we lift each other, competition recedes and self-worth rises. You’ll get practical, repeatable tools to make recognition part of daily life: the appreciation audit to reach people who need to hear they matter, one-line sticky notes that name specific efforts, and a nightly family prompt that trains everyone to spot the good. We also model how to let yourself be seen without oversharing—using short, honest statements, sharing one weekly win, accepting help the first time it’s offered, and asking clearly for what you need. These micro-habits strengthen attachment, calm the nervous system, and anchor a confident, connected home. If this resonates, take one small step today—send a text, offer a thoughtful compliment, or ask for support you truly need. Subscribe, leave a quick review, and share this conversation with a friend who could use a reminder that they already matter. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    17 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    Girls Gone Magical: Confidence, Community and Disneyland: Interview with Emry Gubler

    Send me a text! Follow Girls Gone Magical on Instagram @girlsgonemagical Follow Girls Gone Magical on Facebook The kind of magic that changes your week isn’t luck—it’s planning less and feeling more. We sit down with Emory Goobler, co-founder of Girls Gone Magical, to explore how a women-only Disneyland getaway can lift the mental load, build real friendships, and bring your confidence back online. Emory opens up about the quiet seasons that inspired her “joy project,” and how thoughtfully planned trips—tickets, lightning lanes, hotels, matching shirts, carpools, even the road-trip playlist—give you permission to show up, exhale, and belong. We get tactical without losing the wonder. For families, you’ll hear three evergreen strategies: bring the stroller if you’re unsure, pick a few story-linked must-do rides, and schedule downtime with shows and parades so little legs and big feelings can reset. For grown-ups, shift the goal: laughter over checklists, snacks over stress, and night rides that amplify delight. We trade notes on favorites like churros, Dole Whip, and Tigger Tails, plus the simple budget trick of splitting plates to taste more and spend less. And yes, riding Thunder Mountain during fireworks really does feel like a core memory in motion. Underneath the itineraries is something deeper: travel as a confidence practice. Emory shares how faith, love, and small daily rituals—like a hug that says “you’re seen”—steady us for the long haul. Girls Gone Magical keeps groups small and monthly so connection stays real and safety stays high, making it easier to rediscover the part of you that laughs loud and rests well. If you’re ready to trade decision fatigue for delight and remember who you are outside your roles, you’ll feel right at home here. If this conversation gave you a spark, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a break, and leave a quick review so more women can find their way to joy. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    22 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    How to Reset Your Confidence Before the Holidays

    Send me a text! Free calendar printable!  Holiday magic loses its shine when our schedules overflow and our confidence takes a hit. We’ve been there—wrapping gifts at midnight, missing the moments we wanted to savor, and second-guessing our choices. So we put together a practical, heart-forward confidence reset built on four pillars: body, family connection, schedule, and mindset. It’s not about doing more. It’s about aligning with what actually matters and creating room to feel present. We start with body confidence by choosing energy over appearance. Think five-minute morning rituals, hydration, gentle movement, and dressing for joy in colors that love you back. Add simple, science-supported cues—a mirror high-five, a quick power pose, and attunement to your body’s signals—to steady your day when gatherings, sugar, and late nights ramp up. Family connection deepens when we plan small moments before the chaos. We map one-on-one time with kids and partners, set kind but firm boundaries, and build anchors—Friday movie night, Sunday cocoa, or a shared playlist—that give the week a reliable rhythm. Authenticity sits at the core: when we show up as ourselves, connection feels easy and confidence grows. On the schedule front, we walk through a three-step confidence calendar reset: brain dump everything, highlight what truly matters, and cross out or delegate the rest. Then we put priorities on the calendar now, move plans instead of deleting them, and protect white space for recovery and spontaneity. For mindset, we swap I have to for I get to, use simple affirmations, journal on what the confident version of us would choose, stop the comparison spiral, and deploy the 5-4-3-2-1 rule to take the next step. We wrap with a free giant holiday calendar to help your family plan with clarity and calm. If this helped you breathe easier, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs holiday peace, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    24 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    From Small Wins to Lasting Confidence: The Power of a Daily Journal

    Send me a text! Shop Daily Confidence Journals: https://www.confidentexpression.com/ *Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off your order* Confidence isn’t something you earn at the finish line; it’s something you remember you already have—and one line a day can bring it back into view. We’re celebrating the launch of our Confidence Journals and diving into the simple, science-backed practice that helped us shift from waiting to feel “ready” to building real self-belief in the middle of real life. We break down why small wins matter more than highlight reels, how expressive writing reduces self-doubt and boosts emotional clarity, and what the reticular activating system (RAS) has to do with noticing more moments of courage. You’ll hear exactly how a 60-second nightly prompt—“Today I felt confident when…”—trains your attention to look for strength, even on hard days. We talk about the hidden power of handwriting for memory and emotion, plus practical ways to keep the habit flexible so it fits into busy seasons without guilt. Motherhood gets honest space here: shifting identity, changing bodies, and the tug-of-war between caring for others and remembering yourself. We share a personal move from people-pleasing to quiet self-trust, and how capturing tiny acts of courage—setting a boundary, speaking up, choosing rest—creates a paper trail of growth. If you’re craving a grounded, sustainable way to grow confidence without perfection or pressure, this is your roadmap. Want to try the rainbow collection journals? Grab yours at confidentexpression.com and use promo code podcast for 10% off. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and tell us your first entry: “Today I felt confident when…” Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    15 min

  8. 10/14/2025

    Breaking Up With Busy: Interview with Leah Remillet

    Send me a text! Click here to get your time back Click here to visit Leah's website Click here for Leah's podcast  Follow Leah on Instagram @leahremilett E-mail Leah Episode mentioned about what our guests do daily to help them feel more confident Busy isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a leak in your joy. We invited Leah Remillét, international speaker, host of Balancing Busy, and systems strategist for time-starved entrepreneurs, to help us trade obligation-driven chaos for simple structures that protect what matters most. Leah doesn’t prescribe rigid routines or complicated dashboards; she shows how to remove friction, rewrite unhelpful stories, and design tiny systems that actually stick. We start by separating priorities from obligations, using Leah’s “dread test” to expose where guilt and shoulds creep in. From there, she walks us through a family dinner reboot that swaps pan-sauce perfectionism for consistent connection: weekly menus, grocery delivery, kid-led meal kits, partner help (even if it’s takeout), and a guilt-free “fend for yourself” night. The same approach applies to every recurring hotspot—mornings, lunches, exercise, bedtime, and backpacks—where one simple checklist or prepped step can turn daily friction into flow. As the holidays approach, Leah’s calm-first strategy shines: map meaningful traditions on a big, visible family calendar, start gifting lists early, and front-load tasks like cards so December stays present and peaceful. People pleasers get a lifeline too: stop saying yes on the spot, use gentle holding lines to buy time, and learn kind noes that protect your bandwidth without drama. We also dig into batching—at home and in business—to slash context switching and reclaim mental space. And for a daily confidence boost, Leah shares her morning ritual and why getting dressed changes how you show up. If you’re craving more time, less noise, and holidays that feel like the movies without the meltdown, this conversation is your blueprint. Follow Balancing Busy, grab Leah’s time-saving favorites at time.balancingbusy.com, and then tell us: what’s the one “busy” thing you’ll drop or batch this week? If this helped, tap follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more moms and makers find their calm. Join my e-mail list: Click here Take my skincare quiz: Click here Buy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuse Shop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast

    41 min
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In this podcast Ciera talks to you about bringing out your confidence in all areas of our life. Dream chasing, parenting, body image, health, money, relationships and so much more. Ciera covers it all. Get ready to stay confidently beautiful. 

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