Episode

360: Building Self-Confidence as a First-Generation Professional

Podcast: Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs
Published: Feb 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 1267
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Summary

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I talk about confidence building for first-gen professionals. I share why confidence can sometimes feel harder for first-gen professionals. I then offer strategies to strengthen confidence over time. And I close with reflective prompts to remind you that confidence is a skill that fluctuates with changing conditions and that can be rebuilt over time with small steps.