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!
Episodes
122 episodes
Pep Talk - Hard Conversations Don’t Mean You’re Doing It Wrong
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones speaks to parents who feel caught off guard when conversations with their daughters suddenly feel awkward, strained, or uncomfortable.Melissa norm...
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Episode 121
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9:00
When Your Daughter Gets Defensive — What It’s Really Protecting (and How to Respond)
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones dives into a dynamic many parents encounter but often misunderstand—defensiveness. When girls push back, shut down, or react strongly, it can feel personal or disrespec...
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Episode 120
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27:28
You’re Not Missing It — Even When She Doesn’t Talk Much
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones speaks to parents who feel uneasy when their daughter goes quiet and the silence feels overwhelming.Melissa reframes silence as a normal—...
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Episode 119
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6:53
When Your Daughter Says “I’m Fine” — What It Usually Means and How to Respond
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a moment every parent knows well—the simple, loaded response: “I’m fine.” What sounds like reassurance often carries much more beneath the surface, es...
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Episode 118
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15:23
You Don’t Have to Say It Perfectly to Help Her
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones speaks to parents who feel stuck, unsure, or frustrated when conversations with their daughters don’t go as planned.Melissa reminds paren...
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Episode 117
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9:45
When Encouragement Backfires — What to Say (and Not Say) in Everyday Moments
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a topic that sits at the heart of so many well-intentioned parenting moments: encouragement. While encouragement is meant to lift girls up, Melissa unpacks how...
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Episode 116
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20:27
When Progress Is Quiet — Trust What’s Still Growing
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones offers a heartfelt message for parents who feel uncertain, worried, or discouraged about their daughter’s progress—especially when there’s no cl...
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Episode 115
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5:36
When Your Daughter Holds Back — How to Support Her Without Pushing
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones unpacks a moment many parents recognize but often misunderstand—when a daughter goes quiet, holds back, or struggles to find her words. Melissa explains why this behavi...
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Episode 114
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13:12
Pep Talk Friday - The Quiet Way You’re Still Showing Up
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones offers a grounding reminder for parents who worry they’re not doing enough—especially when their daughters are struggling quietly. She explores ...
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Episode 113
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11:13
5 Things to Say When Your Daughter Is Being Really Hard on Herself
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones dives into a challenge many girls face—but don’t always talk about out loud: self-criticism. She explores how negative self-talk can quietly shape a girl’s confidence a...
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Episode 112
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26:50
A Pep Talk for Starting the New Year with Grace (Not Pressure)
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode, Melissa Jones offers a calming, permission-giving message for parents stepping into a new year. When January arrives, it’s easy to feel pressure to reset everything at once—routines, goals, atti...
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Episode 111
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7:47
3 Confidence Skills to Bring Into the New Year With Your Daughter
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about why the start of a new year is a powerful moment to nurture confidence in girls—without adding pressure or pushing resolutions. She reminds parents tha...
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Episode 110
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14:59
A Pep Talk for When the Holidays Didn’t Go How You Hoped
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode, Melissa Jones offers a reassuring, pressure-releasing message for parents navigating the emotional highs and lows of the holiday season. When expectations are high and routines are off, it’s eas...
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Episode 109
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7:55
How to Strengthen Your Daughter’s Confidence at Home — 4 Tiny Habits That Deepen Connection
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores how confidence in girls is built not through big talks—but through tiny, consistent moments of connection. She shares why these small habits matter so muc...
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Episode 108
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16:41
If You’re Feeling Stretched Thin, This Pep Talk Is for You
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones offers a gentle, grounding message for anyone who is feeling stretched thin—especially in the busy, pressure-filled month of December. If you’re...
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Episode 107
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4:26
How to Help Your Daughter Navigate Friendship Closeness & Distance — Without Taking It Personally
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones dives into the tender and often confusing experience of friendship closeness and distance—especially during emotionally charged seasons like the holidays. She help...
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Episode 106
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20:16
A Pep Talk for When She’s Being Too Hard on Herself
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones speaks directly to the heart of a struggle so many parents face: What do I do when my daughter is overwhelmed—and I feel just as unsure as she d...
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Episode 105
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9:10
5 Phrases to Help Your Daughter Stay Confident When Friendships Feel Messy
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores the complicated, often messy world of girl friendships—why they can feel confusing, and how parents can support their daughters through those challenging ...
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Episode 104
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26:49
A Pep Talk for When You Feel Like You’re Missing Something
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones dives into something so many parents quietly worry about: How do I really support my daughter when I’m not even sure what she’s feeling?
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Episode 103
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7:19
5 Things to Say When Your Daughter Seems “Off” (And You Can’t Figure Out Why)
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores the subtle emotional shifts girls often experience—those quiet moments when something feels “off,” but words are hard to find. Melissa shares five simple,...
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Episode 102
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26:27
When Your Daughter Is Overwhelmed — A Pep Talk for You
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones talks about something every parent needs to hear: emotional connection matters so much more than perfection. When our daughters feel overwhelmed...
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Episode 101
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9:54
5 Things to Say When Your Daughter Feels Overwhelmed
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this milestone 100th episode, your host Melissa Jones dives into an emotional challenge so many young girls experience but often struggle to articulate—feeling overwhelmed. Drawing from her w...
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Episode 100
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28:04
A Pep Talk for the Hard Moments - When You’re Not Sure How to Help Her
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones offers heartfelt guidance for parents who feel unsure about how to support their daughters when life gets heavy or overwhelming. She reminds us ...
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Episode 99
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11:38
When Your Daughter Feels Out of Place — 3 Ways to Help Her Find Her People
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls, your host Melissa Jones explores a challenge many girls quietly struggle with—feeling out of place and unsure where they belong. Drawing from her work with the Girls Positivity Club and her own ...
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Episode 98
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19:42
Pep Talk Friday - Your Daughter's Worth Isn't Up for a Vote
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday. In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones dives into a tender challenge many parents face—when daughters feel left out, overlooked, or unsure of their place among peers. Melissa reminds ...
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Episode 97
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6:59