# 301 How to Raise Empowered and Resilient Girls: Interview with Jo-Ann Finkelstein
Are you ready to raise empowered, resilient girls who can thrive in today’s 
world? Do you want to help your daughters find their voice, reach their potential, and hold onto their confidence while navigating societal pressures?
In this episode of Power Your Parenting: Moms with Teens, Colleen O’Grady dives into the complexities of raising confident and self-assured daughters in a culture rife with gender biases and beauty pressures. Joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, author of Sexism and Sensibility: Raising Empowered Resilient Girls in the Modern World, the conversation explores practical strategies to combat sexism, instill healthy entitlement, and cultivate self-worth in girls. From teaching daughters to recognize and resist gender bias to empowering them with tools to handle social media pressures and assert bodily autonomy, this episode equips moms with actionable insights to support their daughters in developing true confidence and resilience.
Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who was educated at Harvard 
University and Northwestern University and now maintains a private clinical practice. An expert blogger for Psychology Today, her work has been highlighted in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Harvard Business Review, Women’s Health, Oprah Daily, Parents, and on HuffPost and CNN. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms., and Your Teen, among other publications. Dr. Finkelstein serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools, has served on the board of the Chicago Chapter of the National Organization for Women and lives in Chicago, Illinois.
Key takeaways from this episode include: First, seize teachable moments to help your daughter critically evaluate cultural messages about beauty, gender roles, and power dynamics. Second, practice body neutrality by focusing on your daughter’s strengths, capabilities, and character, rather than appearance, to counteract the beauty culture’s hold. Finally, instill healthy entitlement by encouraging your daughter to speak up, negotiate for what she deserves, and embrace her authority and ambition, preparing her to thrive in relationships and future leadership roles. This episode is a must-listen for any mom ready to guide her daughter toward living boldly and authentically.
Learn more about Jo-Ann at https://www.joannfinkelstein.com/
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