The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast

Laura Orlando

The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast is dedicated to helping tweens and teens grow their confidence, strengthen their self-esteem, and build the courage they need to thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond. In every short and powerful episode, host Laura Orlando shares practical confidence-building tools, positive habits, and mindset shifts that tweens and teens can use right away. Each episode is 10 minutes or less — making it the perfect boost of encouragement in the car on the way to school, practice, or anytime they need extra motivation. If you’re ready to equip your tween or teen with simple, actionable tools that help them believe in themselves, this podcast is for you. Let’s raise a generation of confident, courageous young people — one episode at a time.

  1. 6D AGO

    It’s Okay to Not Know Yet

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Growing up can feel confusing. It can seem like everyone else has their life figured out while you’re still trying to understand who you are and where you’re going. In this episode, we talk about why not knowing yet is completely normal and why uncertainty is actually part of growing up, not a sign that something is wrong with you. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or worried about your future, this episode is a reminder that you’re exactly where you need to be right now.  ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    9 min
  2. JAN 7

    The Goal No One Teaches You (And Why It Matters Most)

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura At the start of the year, everyone talks about goals. I am sharing the one goal that actually builds confidence. In this episode, I talk about why starting strong is not the hard part and why learning how to keep going matters more. I share why quitting does not mean you failed, how follow through is a skill you can practice, and why restarting without shame helps build real confidence. If you have ever felt like you are bad at goals, this episode is for you. Press play for a simple mindset shift to help you keep going this year. ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    6 min
  3. 12/15/2025

    What to Remember When You Scroll Social Media This Holiday

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura The holidays can be such a fun time, but they can also be really hard when you are scrolling social media. Perfect pictures, exciting trips, and highlight reel moments can make comparison sneak in. In this episode, I am talking about what I want you to remember every time you scroll, especially during the holiday season. What you see online is not the full story, and it should never make you question your worth. ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    10 min
  4. 12/09/2025

    The Confidence Project: Helping Girls Believe in Themselves

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura In this episode, I am talking about something every girl needs but does not always know how to build: real confidence. Not the loud kind. Not the fake it till you make it kind. The kind that grows from inside when a girl learns to trust herself, handle hard moments, and take small brave steps every day. I share what confidence actually looks like in real life, why it feels so hard to build during the tween and teen years, and the daily habits that can help girls strengthen it in a simple and doable way.  ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    11 min
  5. 11/25/2025

    How Gratitude Makes You More Confident

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Did you know that something as simple as gratitude can literally make you more confident? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how noticing the good things in your life can change your mindset, boost your mood, and help you believe in yourself more. Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you.” It actually rewires your brain to focus on what’s going right, instead of what you think is wrong with you. And that shift makes a huge difference in how you feel about yourself every day. Confidence isn’t something you magically wake up with. It grows when you notice the good in your life, in others, and in yourself, one small moment of gratitude at a time.  ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    11 min
  6. 11/18/2025

    How to Stop Overthinking and Enjoy the Moment

    Text me and let me know any topics you would love for me to talk about on the show! I can't wait to hear! xo, Laura Overthinking can make even the simplest moments feel stressful, but you don’t have to live inside your head all the time.  In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to catch yourself when your thoughts start spiraling, calm your mind, and actually enjoy the moment you’re in. Whether you replay conversations over and over, worry about what people think, or get stuck imagining the worst-case scenario… this episode will help you take back your peace and feel more confident in your everyday life. ✨ THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT is here! ✨ The Confidence Project is an amazing resource to help girls feel stronger, braver, and more confident every day. 👉 Grab THE CONFIDENCE PROJECT here *** ✨ Want to help your tween or teen start building real confidence right away? Download the Confidence Kickstart Toolkit — a free guide filled with daily affirmations, quick habits, conversation starters, and a 5-day challenge to help tweens and teens feel braver and more confident in everyday life. It’s the perfect first step to boost self-esteem and set them up for success at school, with friends, and beyond. 👉 Grab the FREE Confidence Kickstart Toolkit here *** SUBSCRIBE: Please subscribe to the podcast so you can get the show right in your favorite podcast provider and never miss an episode! Also, please take a minute to RATE & REVIEW! It would mean the world to me! *** LET'S BE FRIENDS on Instagram! graciousadventures.com

    10 min

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The Confident Tween and Teen Podcast is dedicated to helping tweens and teens grow their confidence, strengthen their self-esteem, and build the courage they need to thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond. In every short and powerful episode, host Laura Orlando shares practical confidence-building tools, positive habits, and mindset shifts that tweens and teens can use right away. Each episode is 10 minutes or less — making it the perfect boost of encouragement in the car on the way to school, practice, or anytime they need extra motivation. If you’re ready to equip your tween or teen with simple, actionable tools that help them believe in themselves, this podcast is for you. Let’s raise a generation of confident, courageous young people — one episode at a time.