How Jenna Dewan Built Unshakable Confidence (From Dancing With Janet Jackson to "Step Up")
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Jenna Dewan discusses her journey to building confidence and navigating ambition as a woman, sharing insights from her career and motherhood.
#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…
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