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She Talks Confidence Podcast
How is it that Women achieve more college degrees and outearn Men in 40% of US households, yet research shows they continue to be significantly less Confident than Men? Even some of the most successful Women continue to struggle with constant Overthinking, Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome. And with the amplified pressures now presented through Social Media Platforms, there is a growing epidemic of Perfectionism with young women and girls. This Confidence Crisis is happening in spite of many advancements Women have made over the last 50 years.
Join Girl-Dad and Women’s Empowerment Coach, Dr. Tony Dufresne (PhD) each week as he interviews Empowered Women with Compelling Stories and Valuable Insights into Overcoming those Self-Doubt challenges and obstacles, leading to Building and Maintaining True Confidence.
So, if you feel a More Confident YOU would make life for you and the people you care about a WHOLE LOT BETTER…this show is for YOU!
She Talks Confidence Podcast
From Skin Struggles to Self-Acceptance | with Emani Cosmetics Founder, Michelle Doan
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In this episode, “From Skin Struggles to Self-Acceptance,” host Tony Dufresne, PhD sits down with Michelle Doan, founder of Emani Vegan Cosmetics.
Together, they dive deep into Michelle’s inspiring journey, from surviving a Vietnamese refugee camp and battling cystic acne, to building a global beauty brand and redefining what real confidence means for women, especially as they navigate life’s changes.
Michelle shares her wisdom on breaking free from unrealistic beauty standards, rewriting negative self-talk, and developing genuine self-acceptance, proving that confidence comes from the inside out.
Three Biggest Takeaways
Your Mind is Your Most Powerful Tool
“When you give your mind a directive, it goes and finds evidence for that. So if you say you are tired, you're old, you're fat, your mind will constantly find evidence to support that.”
Self-Love is an Everyday Practice, Not a Performance
True confidence comes from curating compassionate, honest conversations with yourself—not from chasing external validation or perfect appearances.
Face Life’s Obstacles as Opportunities
Every struggle, including those with your skin or aging, can become a catalyst for resilience, growth, and ultimately greater self-acceptance—as long as you choose to see them that way.
To learn more about Michelle Doan and explore Emani’s clean, innovative skincare, visit emani.com, find them on Instagram & Facebook @emanicosmetics, or shop Emani on Amazon.
For resources, freebies, or to connect with Tony Dufresne, PhD, head over to theconfidencedoc.com or email tony@theconfidencedoc.com.
Time Stamp
00:00 Start
02:00 Social media and self-perception
03:58 Embracing Authentic Self-Worth
08:51 Lessons from early life challenges
10:17 Building confidence through adversity
14:45 Facing menopause changes
18:14 Introducing young teens to cosmetics
19:58 Launching clean sunscreen for kids
23:18 Choosing the right skincare products
29:40 Changing "have to" to "get to"
31:29 Inviting women to connect
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