Capture Your Confidence

In today’s episode we are talking today about the five biggest limiting beliefs that we hear from the women that we work with. During our conversation, we go through each of these beliefs, talk about its origins and cover ways you can actually navigate it in your day to day life. We talk about the idea of not feeling good enough, not being ready, and feeling like you should be further along than you are.      In this episode, we cover:

• I am not enough [1:22]
• How to handle not feeling good enough [4:09]
• I am not ready [6:41]
• How to be ready [8:38]
• I don’t know what I want [10:54]
• Take ownership to know what you want [13:06]
• I don’t know what I am doing [15:27]
• Power of positive self talk and action [17:28]
• I should be further along than I am [20:38]
• Take time to figure out the puzzle pieces [22:53]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie:

Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

In today’s episode we are switching things up and having our husbands feature on the podcast! Today’s guest is Whitney’s husband Brian! Together we talk about what our definition of confidence is, showing your kids how to deal with failure and confidence, and the role trust plays in romantic relationships.    In this episode, we cover:

• Brian shares more about himself and what his definition of confidence is  [1:27]
• The bridge between trusting yourself and taking that into areas where you feel unsure [7:16]
• Showing your kids how to deal with failure [10:01]
• Viewing confidence in a relationship [12:42]
• Dealing with a partner who struggles with trust [18:06]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie:

Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

In today’s episode, we are switching things up and having our husbands feature on the podcast! Today’s guest is Stephanie’s husband Aaron. Together we talk about what confidence is, why women are such dynamic leaders, and what he hopes to teach his daughters about confidence.    In this episode, we cover:

• Aaron shares more about himself and what his definition of confidence is  [1:05]
• Confidence and women in the working world [2:58]
• Do women act the same way as other women in the workplace? [6:40]
• Thoughts on the confidence journey [9:16]
• What Aaron hopes his daughters should know about confidence [10:34]
• Using external confidence to compensate for internal confidence [12:14]
• Final thoughts on confidence [14:43]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie:

Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

In today’s episode we talk about our very favorite thing, which is confidence bandaids. If you have been with us these last couple of episodes, you've probably heard us hint a little at some of these bandaids, but in this episode we are doing a deeper dive so we can really dig into how not to rely on them! We cover how we really feel about fake it till you make it, dressing for the job you want and what earned confidence means!   In this episode, we cover:

• Fake it till you make it [1:09]
• Dress for the job you want and diet culture  [4:36]
• Taking care of your appearance [7:29]
• Making the pivot to focusing on mindset [9:11]
• Earned confidence [11:01]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

Do confidence and certainty go together, or can you have one without the other? In today’s episode, we consider whether the two are mutually exclusive or not. We talk about the idea of certainty and whether it’s helpful or not, the discomfort of uncertainty and why it's helpful in building confidence.    In this episode, we cover:

• Confidence and certainty [0:45]
• Certainty breeds close-mindedness [3:40] 
• The discomfort in uncertainty [5:11]
• You need uncertainty to build confidence [6:18]
• You have to earn confidence [7:42]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

Welcome back to another episode! In today’s episode we are covering an article we read online called “Wondering why some women seem so effortlessly confident? We uncovered 23 of their best-kept secrets!” During the episode, we go over each and every secret and give you our insight as to whether or not these are the best-kept secrets to confidence. We share why you can’t always know everything with unwavering certainty, why you don’t always need to put yourself first, and why staying positive might not always be the best choice.    In this episode, we cover:

• Knowing your area of expertise and holding your head high [1:23]
• Start with small achievable goals, dressing the part, and taking care of your health  [3:28]
• Spend time with confident women and navigate your surroundings with mindfulness [4:56]
• You do you, be passionate and live your life your own way with happiness  [6:46]
• Try new things, empower yourself, and be fearless [9:36]
• Say yes and say no, and stay positive [11:43]
• Take charge, lift other women up, and fearlessly go alone [13:37]
• Adopt a growth mindset, instill confident habits in other women and define your terms [16:58]
• Ask questions [19:25]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

Welcome back to another episode! We are talking all about one of our favorite topics when it comes to increasing your confidence and making your life and business easier -  outsourcing tasks and taking things off your plate.    In today’s episode we share why it’s okay (and necessary) to not do everything, why making choices is a confidence issue, why you can benefit from outside insights and why relinquishing control is the ultimate sign of confidence.    In this episode, we cover:

• Stop trying do everything [0:47]
• Can you trust yourself to outsource tasks? [2:36]
• How to know when to outsource [4:33]
• Don't approach stress with anger [7:47]
• The benefits of outside insights  [10:52]
• How outsourcing tasks boost your confidence [14:48]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

In today’s episode, we are talking about ways that you can tell your confidence is increasing. If you've been with us for the last year, and you've been putting in the work, you should start to reap the benefits. We talk about signs to look for and things that you'll notice happening when your confidence is increasing!   In this episode, we cover:

• Your fear tolerance increases [1:01]
• You’re less judgmental [2:12]
• Saying no more often [5:28]
• Choosing words more carefully [6:36]
• Less knee jerk response [7:18]
• Consistent habits [8:52]
• You recognize you’re human [9:39]
• Your circle is aligning with you [11:31]
• You make more time for yourself [12:17]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

It’s been a long two years hiding away from others in our sweatpants and only interacting via zoom, double taps, and sharing Instagram memes. But as the world begins to open, I think a lot of us are recognizing that our social skills are a little bit….rusty!    In today’s episode, we are talking about how to function as social beings again!  We thought it would be helpful to do an episode on how to prepare and deal with potentially anxious social situations that are coming up and how you can do it confidently!    In this episode, we cover:

• Being human again [0:47]
• Know what type of person you are [1:30]
• Your social skills need constant upkeep [3:14]
• Have a goal going into the conversation [4:34]
• It's okay if things are awkward - lots  of people are  [6:05]
• Practice positive self talk [7:41]
• Have talking points ready [8:12]
• Sometimes it’s a them problem not a you problem [10:48]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/ 

How exciting! We’re celebrating the first birthday of the Capture Your Confidence podcast. It’s been an amazing year-long journey so far, and so in today’s episode we just wanted to spend some time talking to you about what we’ve learned so far. We talk about how we came up with the idea for the podcast, the power of staying adaptable and what we envision for the future of CYC.    In this episode, we cover:

• How did CYC come to fruition [1:14]
• Helping others work on their confidence [2:43]
• Things evolve and change [4:04]
• Do things without needing to be an expert in it [5:59]
• Having conversations that matter [7:26]
• The future of CYC [8:28]
• The power of consistency [10:11]

 

Connect with Whitney & Stephanie: Stephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ 

The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ 

Whitney IG: @whitneyabraham 

Whitney Website: https://www.whitneyabraham.com/