How do we help young girls build confidence before self-doubt gets too loud?
In this episode, Sharice Johnson — a youth empowerment leader, mentor, and education administrator at Milton Hershey School — shares how she helps girls find their voice, build confidence, and grow into leadership early. She also founded the Girls Grace Empowerment Conference, a space designed to pour into girls through mentorship, exposure, and community.
With 20 years of experience working with young people, Sharice brings a powerful mix of heart, practical insight, and real-world leadership to this conversation.
In this episode, we cover:
-How girls build confidence through modeling and repetition
-Why voice and leadership need to be practiced early
-What adults can do to better support the next generation
-How mentorship and exposure open new possibilities
-Why women in leadership should actively pour into younger girls
This is an important conversation for women leaders, moms, mentors, and anyone who wants to help girls grow into confident, capable women.
Chapters
00:00 — Why Kids Belong in This Conversation
02:10 — Who Is Sharice Johnson?
04:05 — From Service to Student Leadership
06:20 — Leadership Starts Earlier Than We Think
08:45 — Confidence Is Built, Not Given
11:30 — Setting the Foundation for Young Girls
14:05 — Mentorship Changes Everything
17:20 — Giving Kids Real Responsibility
20:10 — What Young People Actually Need From Us
23:00 — Helping Kids Feel Seen
26:15 — Women Leaders Have a Role to Play
29:05 — Advice for the Next Generation
31:20 — The Foundation Starts Now
Links
Loud & Lifted Podcast: https://www.loudandliftedpodcast.com/
