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How to Raise Confident Girls in a Fear-Based World
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In this powerful episode, I sat down with Abi Wright and Jen Toll, the inspiring founders behind Festival of The Girl. What started as a grassroots idea is now a powerful movement helping girls step into their power and challenge gender stereotypes from childhood.
We talked about how courage can grow from anger, why shrinking starts in childhood, and how both boys and girls benefit when we reframe what confidence, risk-taking and visibility really mean. If you’ve ever wondered how to raise or lead with more intention, this episode will change how you see the next generation.
We Cover:
00:36 – What does success really mean, and who decided it?
01:36 – Why Jen’s journey into feminism began with motherhood
02:42 – Abi’s wake-up moment while raising daughters
04:17 – Launching Festival of The Girl with no budget
06:35 – What courage looks like behind the scenes
08:45 – “We were angry. That’s what drove us.”
10:55 – The moment their daughters pointed out inequality at home
13:40 – Why girls fear ‘getting it wrong’ more than boys
14:53 – The real risks girls are afraid to take
16:42 – Confidence doesn’t just appear. It’s taught.
18:10 – Launching Festival of The Boy and what it means for boys
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Chapters
1. How to Raise Confident Girls in a Fear-Based World (00:00:00)
2. What does success really mean, and who decided it? (00:00:36)
3. Why Jen’s journey into feminism began with motherhood (00:01:36)
4. Abi’s wake-up moment while raising daughters (00:02:42)
5. Launching Festival of The Girl with no budget (00:04:17)
6. What courage looks like behind the scenes (00:06:35)
7. “We were angry. That’s what drove us.” (00:08:45)
8. The moment their daughters pointed out inequality at home (00:10:55)
9. Why girls fear ‘getting it wrong’ more than boys (00:13:40)
10. The real risks girls are afraid to take (00:14:53)
11. Confidence doesn’t just appear. It’s taught. (00:16:42)
12. Launching Festival of The Boy and what it means for boys (00:18:10)
13. Navigating the "unlikable woman" stereotype in leadership. (00:22:01)
14. The vital impact of role models on young girls' development. (00:30:15)
15. Addressing societal pressures and emotional literacy for boys. (00:40:30)
16. How to connect and get involved with the Festival of The Girl. (00:50:46)
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