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The Verywell Mind Podcast

271 - Building Confidence with Model and Self-love Advocate Achieng Agutu

Oct 20, 2023
Model and self-love advocate Achieng Agutu shares her journey of building confidence, overcoming societal expectations, and finding internal validation. She discusses her transformation towards self-assurance, dealing with rejection, and the positive impact of her digital community. Agutu highlights the importance of community care and the significance of asking for help. A motivating and inspiring conversation!
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  • Therapy played a crucial role in Acheng Agutu's journey to becoming the 'confidence queen', helping her trust herself, feel strong, and recognize her own value.
  • Acheng Agutu encourages others to prioritize their own happiness and not be limited by societal or familial expectations, emphasizing the importance of living life on one's own terms.

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Building Confidence and Self-Love

Acheng Agoutu, a model and digital content creator, shares her journey to becoming the 'confidence queen'. Despite struggling with low self-esteem, Acheng self-proclaimed herself as the confidence queen and started a journey of healing, self-love, and finding self-worth. Therapy played a crucial role in her transformation, helping her trust herself, feel strong, and recognize her own value. Acheng emphasizes the importance of understanding that rejection is redirection and that staying committed to one's goals and dreams despite challenges is key to building confidence.

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