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Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones

Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones

By: Melissa Jones
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Summary

Growing up Melissa was no stranger to the self doubt that so many girls feel everyday! She felt invisible and lacking a safe space to confidently be herself. This feeling took her to hard places that she hopes no girl ever has to reach. However, this journey helped her find her purpose…teaching!

Through 23 years of teaching, Melissa took her experiences and her passion for girls and launched The Girls Positivity Club!
Once a small group of girls from her class, The Girls Positivity Club is now a global movement partnering with parents and their daughters to embrace who they are and learn how to stay positive amidst life's biggest challenges.

Join Melissa every Tuesday on 'Raising Confident Girls' (A Girls Positivity Club Podcast) to talk about self care, positivity, raising confident girls, and practical lessons to integrate into your everyday! The Girls Positivity Club is spreading empowerment across the globe and you’re not gonna want to miss your chance to get on board!

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Episodes
  • Helping Your Daughter Stay True to Herself

    Helping Your Daughter Stay True to Herself
    10 Nov 2026
    Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones is joined by Deborah Weed, creator of Paisley's Fashion Forest and founder of the Quills Up movement, to talk about something every parent wants for their daughter: the confidence to be herself without feeling like she has to change who she is to belong.Deborah shares why girls can begin giving away their voices, opinions, and individuality at such a young age, often because they're afraid of what others will think. Together, Melissa and Deborah explore the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, why kindness doesn't mean giving away your power, and how we can help our daughters learn to trust themselves, even when their thoughts, interests, or choices are different from those around them.They also discuss how sharing our own experiences, including disappointments and challenges, can help our daughters feel less alone. Melissa and Deborah share simple ways parents can encourage self-expression, give girls opportunities to make their own choices, recognize their natural interests, and celebrate the things that make them unique.In this episode, we explore:Why girls sometimes give up parts of themselves to feel like they belongThe difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and why knowing your value mattersHow to teach girls that they can be kind without giving away their powerWhy helping your daughter trust her own opinions and decisions is an important part of confidenceHow sharing your own stories and disappointments can help your daughter build self-trustSimple ways to encourage girls to speak up, make choices, and express themselvesWhy it's important to notice your daughter's natural interests and encourage her to explore themHow to support your daughter's passions without letting your own fears become a barrierThe story behind Paisley's Fashion Forest and how Paisley's journey helps girls understand what it means to give away their power and find it againHow storytelling, music, and creativity can create meaningful conversations about self-worthPlus, Melissa and Deborah talk about the Ultimate Dance Back, a worldwide movement inviting girls, families, and communities to dance to "Let Me Roar" and show girls everywhere that we've got their backs.We're excited to partner with Deborah Weed, creator of Paisley's Fashion Forest, for the Ultimate Dance Back, launching November 10! This worldwide movement invites girls, families, and communities to dance to "Let Me Roar" and show girls everywhere that we've got their backs. Whether it's 15 seconds or a full dance, everyone is invited to participate, share their dance, and spread a message of kindness, confidence, and belonging.Join the Ultimate Dance Back: https://paisleysfashionforest.infoGet the book, Paisley's Fashion Forest: https://shorturl.at/LnNJnFrom November 10 through January 10, $1 from each book sold will benefit Girls Positivity Club, up to 10,000 books.Join Melissa for an encouraging conversation about helping your daughter recognize her worth, trust herself, and embrace the things that make her who she is. Because she doesn't have to be the loudest, boldest, or most like everyone else to belong. She just needs to know that who she is matters.Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn
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    54 min
  • Pep Talk: When Your Daughter Hurts Your Feelings Without Realizing It

    Pep Talk: When Your Daughter Hurts Your Feelings Without Realizing It
    7 Nov 2026

    Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about something many moms experience but don't always admit: sometimes our daughters hurt our feelings. Whether your daughter pushes you away around her friends, snaps when you offer help, or seems uninterested in something you've thoughtfully planned, Melissa explores why these moments can sting and why your daughter's reaction may not mean what you think it does. Through a personal story about a time she hurt her own mom's feelings as a little girl, Melissa shares how much can be happening beneath the surface of these interactions.

    Tune in to discover:

    • Why your daughter's reactions may have more to do with her own insecurities or desire to fit in than her feelings about you
    • How your own childhood experiences can influence how you interpret your daughter's words and actions
    • How to distinguish between feeling hurt and recognizing genuinely unkind behavior
    • When to respect your daughter's growing independence and when to address how she's communicating
    • What to say when your daughter pushes you away or responds disrespectfully
    • How to process your own feelings without making your daughter responsible for them

    This episode is a reminder that your feelings matter, too. You can acknowledge when something hurts while recognizing that your daughter's growing independence doesn't mean she loves you any less. You don't have to address every hurt feeling, but you don't have to ignore unkind behavior either. Sometimes the best response is to pause, get curious about what's happening beneath the surface, and give both yourself and your daughter a little grace. Your daughter can love you deeply and still hurt your feelings, and both can be true.

    Melissa's Links:
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
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    24 min
  • When Your Daughter Tells You Something That Upsets You—and You Don't Know What to Say

    When Your Daughter Tells You Something That Upsets You—and You Don't Know What to Say
    30 Oct 2026

    Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores something every parent experiences: what happens when your daughter tells you something that's difficult to hear. Maybe she admits she made a poor choice, shares something upsetting, or tells you something completely unexpected. In those moments, our reactions matter more than we might realize.

    Melissa shares why creating a safe space for honesty doesn't mean there are no rules, boundaries, or consequences. It's about helping your daughter know that she can come to you, even when she's worried about disappointing you. She also explains how listening before reacting, taking responsibility for our own responses, and making small changes in everyday conversations can build trust over time.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Why your daughter needs to know your love isn't dependent on her choices
    • How to make honesty feel safer than hiding
    • Why pausing before reacting can change the direction of a difficult conversation
    • How to listen first while still holding your daughter accountable
    • Why repairing a conversation matters when you don't respond the way you hoped
    • How to rebuild trust and change communication patterns, even with an older daughter
    • Simple phrases to use when you're caught off guard and don't know what to say

    Join Melissa for a reassuring conversation about becoming someone your daughter feels comfortable coming to, even when the truth is difficult to hear. Because you don't have to have the perfect response. Sometimes it starts with simply saying, "I'm glad you told me."

    Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference.

    If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls.

    Melissa's Links:
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • LinkedIn
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    29 min
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