The power of connection and helping someone feel seen, heard and valued can literally change the course of their day, week, year or life. Please reach out to others. A simple smile when someone is having a bad day can make all the difference in the world. #humanconnection #theconfidenceconnection
It’s our last day of summer camp and for our movie pj party, the girls of summer chose the movie Tall Girl. As a tall girl myself, 5’10” without heels, I can relate to feeling out of place and a bit awkward because I always towered over most of my classmates. I received comments like […]
Boys deserve a safe, non-judgmental space to work on their self-esteem, speak openly about the challenges they face, learn tools and strategies to help them deal with stress and conflict, and connect with like-minded peers. Parent Testimonial: “My son Anthony took a few of Maria’s classes as he was experiencing some confidence issues and some […]
Article by Maria Wood-Smith, Empowerment Coach and Owner & Founder of The Fearless Focus Program in Pembroke – Written for Kingston Living Magazine. My name is Maria Wood-Smith, owner and founder of The Fearless Focus Program (formerly Fashion Focus Program) in Pembroke, MA. Through my own struggles with low self esteem and self-confidence, I learned […]
Fearless Focus is a unique program designed to help girls discover and embrace their beautiful and undeniable potential!
When I received the phone call from a Fox 25 producer that news anchor Sara Underwood was interested in interviewing me for a segment called “Selfie Surgery on the Rise Among Teenagers”, I was honored and more than happy to offer my perspective. After all, being on Fox 25 News was not new to me. […]
The Boys Program is BACK! Through the Fearless Focus Program, I have successfully helped girls connect to their inner strength, build their confidence, learn important life skills, and socialize with like-minded peers. I hope to normalize this type of afterschool activity for boys. Boys should also be given this opportunity and myself, along with the […]