# How Jenna Dewan Built Unshakable Confidence (From Dancing With Janet Jackson to "Step Up")

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Podcast: [The Everygirl Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-everygirl-podcast-5574768)
Published: 2026-05-21T08:30:00+00:00
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#286: Jenna Dewan is an actor, dancer, producer, and one of the most iconic performers of our generation. Today, she joins Josie for a candid conversation about ambition, confidence, motherhood, and what it really takes to build a dream life. From dancing for Janet Jackson at just 18 to becoming a household name with " Step Up ," Jenna has had a hugely successful career–but this conversation goes far beyond the glamorous highlight reel. She opens up about purpose, how she built confidence from a young age, what performing on the world’s biggest stages taught her about self-belief, and the powerful leadership lessons she learned from Janet. We also get into motherhood, evolving identity, navigating ambition as a woman, and how to stay grounded while moving through major life transitions. If you’ve ever wondered how successful women actually build confidence (or needed a reminder to trust your own path) this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss : What dancing for Janet Jackson taught her about confidence, leadership, and success How to build self-belief before you have proof Why perfection leaves you feeling small The pressure women feel around ambition, parenting, and “doing it all” Jenna’s perspective on motherhood, identity, and personal evolution Why kindness and power can absolutely coexist For Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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