The Everygirl Podcast

#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

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#285: She became one of the most iconic bridal designers in the world before she turned 30. Her dresses defined an era of weddings, built a cult following, and made her name synonymous with modern bridal fashion. Then she lost the rights to her own name–and fought vigorously to get it back. The iconic Hayley Paige is sharing the unbelievable story behind the headlines: the lawsuit that took away her brand, identity, and career as she knew it, and the years-long fight to rebuild her life and reclaim her voice. But this episode is about so much more than contracts or fashion. It’s about people-pleasing, ambition, resilience, and learning to advocate for yourself before the world forces you to. Josie and Hayley also chat all things wedding trends, bridal looks they love, and what it's like being in their bridal eras.

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#284: Josie is talking about body image, confidence, and why women are more exhausted than ever by the pressure to look perfect. From SkinnyTok and “Pilates body” culture to the return of ultra-thin beauty standards, Josie breaks down the cultural shift happening right now, and why obsessing over shrinking ourselves is stealing so much more than just our confidence. She shares the mindset shifts and psychological tools that genuinely helped heal her relationship with her body, including somatic psychology, embodied cognition, the Reticular Activating System, and how to stop letting insecurity dictate your life.

You'll learn:
The psychology behind body insecurity and comparison
How social media rewires the way we see ourselves
The connection between confidence and nervous system safety
Why “body positivity” can feel unrealistic (and what to practice instead)
How to stop letting insecurity control your summer
The most healing mindset shift for body image and self-worth

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#283: Josie dives into the fascinating Blue Zones research and breaks down the 9 lifestyle habits shared by the world’s healthiest, longest-living people—from Okinawa, Japan to Sardinia, Italy. This is not your typical “eat healthy and exercise” conversation; we’re talking about why women in Okinawa live longer than anywhere else in the world, the surprising superfoods that aren't getting the hype they deserve, why purpose can add years to your life, and what the research actually says about stress, community, family, and happiness.

You'll learn:
The “Power 9” habits of the world’s longest-living populations
Why chronic stress may be the biggest threat to longevity
The Blue Zones approach to movement (without intense workouts)
The fascinating research behind purpose and lifespan
Why Okinawan women live longer than anyone else in the world
The foods most commonly eaten in Blue Zones
How community and environment shape your health more than willpower
Practical ways to apply Blue Zone habits to modern life

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#282: If you’ve been watching "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," you already know Amanda Frances as one of the most talked-about new additions this season. But long before Bravo, Amanda built a multi-million dollar business as a manifestation and money mindset expert—teaching women how to create wealth, elevate their self-worth, and completely shift what they believe is possible for their lives. In this episode, Amanda spills the tea on what we don't know about filming reality TV—from how production shapes storylines to why misunderstandings are almost inevitable, and what shocked her about filming. But more importantly, Amanda shares the mindset work that built her career—and how those same principles apply whether you’re trying to grow your income, step into your next level, or just feel more confident and in control of your life.

You'll learn:
What it actually means to “manifest wealth” (and what people get wrong)
The mindset shifts that allowed her to build a multi-million dollar business
How to stay grounded and emotionally regulated when you’re misunderstood
Why self-worth is the foundation of everything (career, money, relationships)
And how to stop playing small and start creating the life you actually want

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