Welcome to this week’s episode of the You World Order Showcase Podcast. I’m your host, Jill Hart, and I had the pleasure of chatting with Francine Juhlin, creator of the Confidence Club for Kids and host of the Parents Talk podcast. Francine’s mission is simple but powerful: helping raise strong, confident and happy kids today to prevent having to fix broken adults tomorrow.
Francine’s journey to this mission is inspiring. She spent over 30 years as an aircraft electrician in the Navy, a civil servant, and even served in Iraq. But when it came time to retire, she faced a challenge many can relate to: finding her identity outside of her career.
Francine admits that retirement left her at a loss. After decades in a structured, high-pressure environment, she struggled with her health, stress, and self-worth. Her liver was failing, she was more than 100 pounds overweight, and she didn’t know where to start in reclaiming her life.
That’s when she turned to both a business coach and a holistic health coach, who gave her a surprising but life-changing piece of advice: start with meditation.
Meditation became Francine’s lifeline. At first, it seemed impossible—her mind raced with overwhelming thoughts. But she soon realized that meditation wasn’t about stopping her thoughts; it was about observing them without attachment.
This realization led Francine to uncover a deeper truth: much of her unhappiness stemmed from negative programming instilled during childhood. Comments from well-meaning adults, like “You’d be such a pretty girl if you lost weight,” stuck with her for decades, fueling a cycle of self-doubt and unhealthy habits.
Francine’s mantra today is clear: break the cycle. She believes that by addressing the root causes of our thoughts and behaviors, we can rewrite the narratives that hold us back.
Drawing from her personal transformation, Francine created the Confidence Club for Kids, a safe, interactive space where children can learn, grow, and build confidence. The club combines fun activities, science experiments, and guided meditations to help kids develop a positive mindset. And create happy kids.
Francine’s children’s book, Sparklefeathers and Princess Francy, introduces meditation to kids in a relatable way. The story follows Princess Francie as she learns to overcome self-doubt through magical adventures with Sparkle Feathers. This book serves as a gentle reminder for kids (and adults!) that they have the power to reshape their thoughts and feelings.
One of the most compelling parts of our conversation was Francine’s perspective on the impact of meditation—not just for adults, but for children too.
Meditation isn’t just about relaxation; it’s a tool for reprogramming the mind to focus on positivity. Francine shared how kids in her Confidence Club are learning to use meditation as a way to quiet their thoughts, manage stress, and even improve sleep.
Imagine if, instead of being bogged down by negative programming, children were taught to turn inward, find calm, and reset their emotions. Francine’s work is creating a generation of kids who are not just confident but resilient.
We also touched on the pressures that parents—and their children—face today. From striving for perfect grades to overachieving in extracurricular activities, the constant push for “more” can leave kids feeling inadequate.
Francine reminded us that the best thing parents can do is shift the focus from achievement to self-acceptance. Instead of asking kids to strive for perfection, what if we encouraged them to simply be themselves?
Francine’s programs go beyond teaching kids about confidence; they create a ripple effect. By empowering parents to nurture their children’s emotional well-being, she’s helping to break generational cycles of self-doubt and criticism.
Her six-step process for personal change, which she adapted from her work in corporate change management, is a practical tool for anyone looking to transform their mindset. And it all starts with one simple step: quieting the mind through meditation.
As Francine said during our conversation: “No matter where you are today, that’s your starting point. Don’t worry about the past. All you have is today.”
Her words are a powerful reminder that transformation begins in the present moment. Whether you’re a parent looking to raise confident, happy kids or someone seeking your own inner peace, Francine’s work offers valuable lessons.
If you’d like to learn more about Francine’s work or join the Confidence Club for Kids, you can visit her website at personalchangewarriors.com. Be sure to check out her children’s book, Princess Francie and Sparkle Feathers, available on Amazon.
You can also follow Francine on Facebook and YouTube to stay updated on her latest projects, workshops, and stories.
Thank you, Francine, for sharing your journey and insights with us. Together, let’s continue raising strong, confident kids and building a brighter future.
This conversation was such an inspiration, and I hope it resonated with you as much as it did with me. What’s one thing you’ll take away from Francine’s story? Let me know in the comments!
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