In this episode of Girls With Opinions, we’re talking about something everyone wants but no one really agrees on: confidence.

Is it something you have… or something you build? Is it mindset? Experience? Delusion? We have thoughts.

We unpack what confidence actually looks like in real life (not just on social media), why so many people think they’re “missing” it, and how confidence is often less about feeling ready and more about being willing to show up anyway.

We also talk about the difference between confidence and arrogance, how comparison and self-doubt get in the way, and why waiting to feel confident might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

As always, this is a mix of honest opinions, personal experiences, and a few reality checks about what it really takes to build confidence over time.

💬 In this episode:

• What confidence actually is (and what it’s not)
• Why most people don’t feel confident — even if they look like they are
• The connection between confidence and action
• How comparison and overthinking impact confidence
• Confidence vs. arrogance

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• A more realistic understanding of confidence
• Permission to show up before you feel ready
• A reminder that confidence is built — not magically found
• Encouragement to take action even when it feels uncomfortable

📲 Join the conversation on Instagram and tell us: what makes you feel confident?

• Erin: @ErinBurnsWellness
• Kristy: @KristyCastilloFit