EP. 5 | CONFIDENCE

In this episode, Jenna Marilyn talks about confidence—the kind that shows up after the leap, not before it.

Confidence, she explains, is the by-product of action, not the prerequisite. You don’t wait to feel confident and then act—you act first, and confidence tags along for the ride.

From solo flights and quitting jobs to loading a U-Haul, saying the scary good-byes, setting firm boundaries, and pressing record with shaky hands, Jenna has never felt “ready.” Every dream she’s chased arrives with fear banging on the door—and she’s learned to open it. When she steps through, panic gives way to pride, and the feeling everyone chases blooms right where fear just stood.

You’ll hear about:

Why “doing it scared” is the fastest way to gather proof and quiet doubt

How to discern when fear is a signal to grow versus a cue to pause

Real-life stories of “still-terrified” moments (and what happened next)

Building your own I-can-do-hard-things muscle, one tiny action at a time

The importance of giving yourself flowers—pausing to feel proud when you conquer a fear

If you’ve been waiting to feel confident before you leap, consider this your gentle shove:

Move first.

Meet your courage on the other side.

Watch confidence arrive right on time.

Follow Jenna on Instagram @jennamarilyn_

Host: Jenna Marilyn

Producer: JD Ferrell

Presented by: THE Modern Podcast Network and Themodern.fm