Raising Girls to Lead – What happens when girls are encouraged to lead before they’re told to step back?
In this episode of The Women’s Current, I’m joined by Amanda Cordano, Executive Director of Ms President US, and Sofia Sahai, Founder and Leader of the organization’s New York City chapter.
Together, we talk about how early confidence is formed — and quietly dismantled — why girls stop raising their hands, and what happens when leadership training begins young, rather than after decades of unlearning. Amanda and Sofia share what they’re seeing with Gen Z girls, how ambition is shaped by culture and messaging, and why mentorship alone isn’t enough without access, modeling, and opportunity.
Raising Girls to Lead Starts Early
This is a conversation about prevention, possibility, and power — and why the future of leadership depends on what we encourage now.
Topics We Cover
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The political ambition gap — and when it actually begins
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How girls learn confidence differently than boys
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What Ms President US is doing at both the national and local level
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Intergenerational responsibility and visibility
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Why “wait your turn” remains one of the most limiting messages
Raising girls to lead isn’t about preparing them for someday — it’s about what they’re absorbing right now. From classrooms to culture, the messages girls receive shape how they see power, ambition, and their own voices. Amanda Cordano and Sofia Sahai make clear that leadership confidence isn’t taught later — it’s either nurtured early or quietly unlearned.
Guest Links
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Ms President US: https://mspresidentus.org
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspresidentus
- Instagram NYC Chapter https://www.instagram.com/mspresidentus.nyc/
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