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Confidence Starts Young: Redefining Dolls, Representation, and Power for Women and Girls
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In this empowering episode, Julie and Dan speak with Jodi Bondi Norgaard, founder of Go! Go! Sports Girls, gender equity advocate, and former White House advisor. Jodi shares the story behind her mission to challenge stereotypes and inspire confidence in young girls.
From her viral moment in a toy store to advising the Obama administration, Jodi breaks down how the toys we give our children—and the messages we allow—shape confidence, ambition, and opportunity. She reminds us that when we empower women, entire communities rise.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- The moment that sparked a movement for gender equity
- Why confidence peaks in girls by age 9—and how to fix that
- The economics of empowerment: what happens when women earn more
- The power of conscious consumerism
- Simple steps we can take to build a more equitable future
Connect with Jodi here:
https://www.jodibondinorgaard.com/
Get Jodi's Book More Than a Doll HERE
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