Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” “I could never do that,” or “I’m just not that kind of person”? Sometimes the things we believe about ourselves feel like facts—but what if they are beliefs that can be changed?

In Part 1 of this conversation about self-worth, Mikaila is joined by Lawrence C. Harris, a youth speaker who has reached thousands of students through school assemblies, workshops, books, podcasts, and online events. Drawing on challenges from his own life, Lawrence helps teens and young adults believe in themselves, rethink their futures, and understand that their past need not determine where their lives go.

Together, they explore the origins of limiting beliefs and how they can shape our confidence, relationships, choices, and everyday lives. They discuss the difference between self-love and self-improvement, why your worth should not depend on appearance, achievement, money, or relationships, and how social media can quietly influence what you believe you should want.

Lawrence also shares practical ways to begin rebuilding self-belief—from questioning old messages and changing the influences around you to treating yourself with the same care you would show someone you love. If self-love has ever felt easier said than done, this episode offers a compassionate place to begin, one small step at a time.

This is Part 1 of a two-part exploration of self-worth. The conversation continues in the next episode.