# Everything You Know About Confidence Is Wrong?! | Bridgerton Costume Designer Ellen Mirojnick

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Podcast: [Hack Your Happiness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hack-your-happiness-6611844)
Published: 2026-01-22T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/small-bits-of-happiness/episodes/Everything-You-Know-About-Confidence-Is-Wrong----Bridgerton-Costume-Designer-Ellen-Mirojnick-e3alsib
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Duration seconds: 2918

## Resource

What happens when you stop forcing a path, and start listening to curiosity instead? Ellen Mirojnick is a legendary costume designer whose work spans decades of film and television, including Bridgerton, Oppenheimer, and The Greatest Showman. But Ellen's story doesn’t start with certainty or a perfect plan. It starts with being asked to leave fashion school, not fitting the mold, and choosing courage, communication, and perseverance anyway. Mercedes and Anastasia are joined by Ellen to explore the mindset behind a career and life built on curiosity, adaptability, and deep connection. Ellen shares how she 'accidentally' discovered costume design, navigates self-doubt, and leads massive creative teams in one of the most demanding industries in the world. This episode isn’t about fashion alone; it’s about learning how to think on your feet, trust your instincts, and build a life that grows with you. After this episode, you'll know: – How to build real confidence without having all the skills. – The communication skill nobody teaches but everybody needs. – What perseverance looks like (while maintaining boundaries & avoiding burnout). – Hacks for thinking on your feet. – A blueprint for tackling situations that feel overwhelming. Whether you feel boxed in and overwhelmed, are questioning your choices and direction, or are a creative trying to make your passion into something bigger, Ellen’s wisdom will challenge the way you see school, work, and yourself. After this episode, you will feel braver, more curious and excited about life, and ready to lean into what’s next. Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Sign Up For Waking Up & Get 30 Days Free!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Follow Ellen on Instagram⁠ Browse Ellen's Website Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen…

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