Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones
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!
Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones
Part 2 - What I Wish I Knew in High School: Honest Advice from Teen Girls
On this weeks episode of Raising Confident Girls, host Melissa Jones continues her sit-down with high schoolers Vaishu and Varnika—two insightful young women who aren’t afraid to talk about the real challenges girls face in high school today.
In this candid follow-up episode, the trio gets real about the social side of high school—from navigating friendship drama to managing the pressures of social media. With vulnerability and strength, Vaishu and Varnika open up about the moments that tested their self-worth—and how they’re learning to rise above it all with growing confidence.
In this episode, they explore:
- How to handle high school drama with maturity and clarity.
- The impact of social media on self-esteem, friendships, and personal image.
- Why comparison is so easy—and how they’re learning to break free from it.
- The process of discovering what true confidence looks and feels like.
- What it means to show up as yourself, even when it’s not the popular choice.
- How they set boundaries, stay grounded, and protect their mental space.
- Real-life examples of turning difficult social situations into growth moments.
For any girl trying to find her voice in a noisy world—or any parent looking to understand it—this episode offers real talk and meaningful takeaways straight from the heart of two girls living it.
Tune in now and discover how confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about staying true to yourself, even when things get messy.
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