On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes herself! In this solo episode Bridgett answers her questions she usually asks her guests including how she got started in the public speaking world, how she became a published author, going big or going home, how to remain confident, and more! 1:26 How did Bridgett get her start in the world of public speaking? 7:30 Has Bridgett always wanted this as her career? 10:00 Confidence in a go big or go home moment. 15:20 How does Bridgett remain confident? 17:20 What is one thing that Bridgett wishes she could change? 19:18 What do people get wrong about confidence? 22:00 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes award winning writer, practicing feminist and mom, Ally Berthiaume. Bridgett and Ally discuss how Ally got to where she is today, the difference between being an introvert and a shy person, remaining confident during your times of doubt, and more! 2:00 What is it that Ally Berthiaume does? 4:55 Has Ally Berthiaume always wanted to be in this line of work? 12:30 What do people get wrong about confidence? 15:35 What is next for Ally? What is she excited about? 18:00 How does Ally remain confident? 22:40 Tips for listeners to remind themselves on their confidence. 26:46 Ally Berthiaumes favorite story of confidence. 30:50 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes a woman who has worked all around the world to help women turn mentality into reality, the Chief Confidence Igniter and Founder/CEO of Meshell Baker Enterprises, LLC, Meshell Baker. Bridgett and Meshell discuss how Meshell got to where she is today, following up and following through, how true success is brought through failure, fortune in the followup, and more! 3:26 What is it that Meshell Baker does and how does her confidence show in her work? 7:30 Where did Meshell Bakers confidence come from and how did it play a role in her making a difference? 12:30 How long was Meshell Baker been putting in the reps to get the recognition she deserved? 19:00 Is this where Meshell Baker always wanted to be? 23:00 Connections between what brings Meshell Baker joy, and what brings her confidence. 26:20 What is one thing that anyone can do to become more confident? 32:25 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes Founder and CEO of TONE Networks, Gemma Toner, a media and telecommunications leader known for driving innovation at the intersection of big data and digital media. Bridgett and Gemma discuss empowering others to be more confident, getting others access to leadership development, career pivots, how Gemma started her company, and more! Visit the following link to receive a complimentary three-month trial membership to TONE Networks; benefit from the platform and have receive access to the content with no strings attached!: https://www.tonenetworks.com/corporationgifting/82/TONE3M 1:28 What does Gemma Toner do? 7:00 How did Gemma Toner know when to pivot? 11:30 How does Gemma stay confident? What do people get wrong about confidence? 14:40 Mentors and sponsors. 21:30 What is next for TONE Networks? 24:50 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes the president of Ottawa University Online, Dr. Chantell Link. Bridgett and  Dr. Chantell Link discuss the complexity of higher education, how  Dr. Chantell gained the confidence to push past her goals, questioning your confidence, and more! 1:50 Who is Dr. Chantell Link? 5:00 Did Dr. Chantell Link always picture herself in her current career? 8:30 Questioning her confidence. 11:00 What would be a possible do over for  Dr. Chantell Link? 14:45 What is something anyone can do to boost their confidence? 19:30 What is next for Ottawa University Online? 21:00 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes Simone E. Morris, a teacher, business owner, podcast host and award winning author who helps organizations create an inclusive workplace environment. Bridgett and Simone discuss how Simone left corporate America to start her business, betting on yourself, learning from your mistakes, Simones work in the DEI world, and more! Visit https://www.simonemorrisenterprises.org/impactawards to submit your nominees by August 19, 2024 and to become a sponsor of the annual Simone Morris Enterprises Annual Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards! Visit https://www.connectwithsimone.com to get in touch with Simone for coaching, consulting, and DEI training. 1:46 What is it that Simone E. Morris does? Where does her confidence come from? 4:41 Go big or go home scenario. 7:50 Recommendations to listeners on how to get into the drivers seat. 10:30 How does Simone E. Morris remain confident? 14:00 How can lows fuel your confidence? 16:18 Possible do overs in Simone E. Morris life. 20:15 Wrong opinions when it comes to confidence. What is next for Simone E. Morris? 23:40 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes Dr. Jacob Kendall. Dr. Jacob Kendall helps demystify healthcare so folks can be savvy patients and caregivers. He is the survivor of two open-heart surgeries in early adulthood and has formal training in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology. Jacob believes the key to mastering healthcare is a convergent, big picture approach, integrating multiple perspectives and embracing that healthcare is more than individualistic. Bridgett and Jacob discuss his time as a professor, becoming a business owner, questioning your confidence, expanding your perspective, and more! 1:15 What is it exactly that Dr. Jacob Kendall does? 3:00 How does confidence show up in Dr. Jacob Kendall's life and career? 8:00 What was the scariest part of becoming a business owner? 14:30 Imposter syndrome and confidence. 18:20 Wrong assumptions on confidence. 22:01 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes a TEDx speaker, best selling author, advisory board member of the United Nation’s Girl Up alliance and former V.P. at IBM, who is focused on advancing gender equality in leadership roles, Shelmina Abji. Bridgett and Shelmina discuss Shelmina Abji lifting her family out of poverty, confidence while working as a minority, continuing to get better every day, and more! 1:14 What is it that Shelmina Abji does? 7:20 How did Shelmina address imposter syndrome? 8:20 Did Shelmina picture herself in her current career when she was younger? 10:10 How does Shelmina remain confident? 16:30 You do not make mistakes, you learn. 23:15 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes the founder and CEO of Cyberbacker, a company that creates jobs for gifted people who were born without the opportunity that most people have, Craig Goodliffe. Bridgett and Craig discuss motion equating emotion, being stuck between a rock and a hard place, remaining confident, confidence confusions, why Craig does what he does, and more! 2:00 Body balance, posture and voice projection. 3:30 What exactly does Craig Goodliffe do? 6:00 Where did Craig's confidence come from? 7:40 How did Craig deal with the hardships while creating his business? 13:00 Confidence vs. arrogance. 17:15 One tip for anyone to be more confident. 21:50 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes the CEO and owner of Coco Elan, the company that makes aluminum-free deodorants using simple ingredients, with a main focus of protecting against odor, Nikki Jack. Bridgett and Nikki discuss how Nikki got the confidence to start her own business, getting over the humps of starting a small business, confidence boosts, and more! 1:20 What does Nikki Jack do? 3:30 Has Nikki always wanted to get into this line of work? 6:48 The beginning of Coco Elan. 10:30 Remaning confident. 16:30 What gives Nikki a confidence boost? 19:30 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes a novelist, screenplay writer, motivational speaker, and actress from Gary, IN, with one goal in life, to inspire others through her artistic expression, Tarris Marie. Bridgett and Tarris discuss finding confidence while working with a disability, inspiration to inspire others, staying grounded, remaining confident, and more! 1:30 What exactly is it that Tarris Marie does? 4:00 Losing confidence. 11:00 What is something from Tarris Marie's corporate life that she uses to inspire others? 13:50 Confidence to talk to strangers. 18:00 Confidence common misconceptions. 24:00 The future of Tarris Marie. 30:40 Go to confidence boost. 32:40 Being confident means? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes Ski Chilton, a professor at the University of Arizona, author, inventor, and nonprofit worker. Bridgett and Ski Chilton discuss how Ski got to where he is today while having dyslexia, the evolution of confidence while having anxiety, daily meditation, understanding the pain that life brings, the power of creativity, and more. 1:20 Who is Ski Chilton? 7:05 Where does Ski Chilton's confidence come from? 16:00 Do you ever wish you could get a do over? 21:00 What do most people mistake about confidence? 27:00 Love the world. 28:50 Being confident means...? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Convos on Confidence Bridgett McGowen welcomes Actress, Model and consulting manager Bridgetta Tomarchio. Bridgett and Bridgetta discuss how Bridgetta go to where she is today, overcoming stage fright, when exactly Bridgetta found her confidence, what being confident means, and more! 1:30 What is it that Bridgetta Tomarchio does? What was her first love? 4:35 When did the script flip? 9:26 Where did Bridgetta's confidence come from? Aha moment. 10:44 Go big or go home moment. 15:42 How does the future of Bridgetta's industry look? 22:00 What do people get wrong about being confident? 24:00 What is one thing someone can do right now to up their confidence? Listen and Subscribe to the Convos on Confidence Podcast with Bridgett McGowen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the debut episode of Convos on Confidence, Bridgett McGowen welcomes Sofie Roux, the 19 year old founder of BloomBox Design Labs dedicated to the application of sustainable design strategies, materials, and energy to advancing access to high quality education, innovative entrepreneurism, and development in low resource, rural, and remote environments. Bridgett and Sofie discuss how Sofie stays on top of her game, the importance of a mentor, where Sofie's confidence came from, Sofie's future plans, and more! 2:00 Has Sofie Roux always seen herself as a trailblazer? 5:40 How has Sofie been able to push through and maintain her confidence? 9:27 How did Sofie get her connections in South Africa? 12:00 The importance of a mentor. 19:15 Where did Sofie's confidence come from at 5 years old? 22:10 The future of Sofie's business. 25:40 A confidence boost for anyone listening. 27:40 A confidence boost source. 29:30 Being confident means? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices