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 […]
I’m a girl who grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts. When I was little, all I dreamed about was becoming a veterinarian. My love of all creatures, great and small, was supported and nurtured by my amazing mother, Diana. We raised beagle puppies, and to this day, I can still smell their puppy breath as I […]
We believe our runway is one of the most successful and transformative tools to build self-confidence. When our students step onto it, they are able to understand and appreciate the power of their presence. Weekly practice on the runway and self-awareness of owning the space they’re in, are two important components of helping our students […]
We’ve probably all been there at some point in our lives. Some of us only for a few moments, others for what seems like a lifetime. It’s that moment you fear speaking up for yourself because you don’t want to risk losing a friend or a relationship. So you stay silent and put up with the shame of feeling “less […]
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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 […]