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CONFIDENCE MATTERS!™Live Confidence Entertainment

Empowering teens and young adults—and the Moms, educators, and caring adults who guide them.

You see the hero within them.
Now they need to see it too.

DW’s VCC Empowerment Code helps them discover THE HERO IS WITHIN—and then helps them put their confidence into action.

They have something to say—but self-doubt keeps them silent. Something they want to try—but fear of failure holds them back. A setback to overcome—but they think, “I’m not good enough to try again.”

You want to encourage them. But saying “just be confident” isn’t enough.

How can you help them build their confidence—and take action?

DW Starr, as Superhero Confidence Crusader™ (CC), brings his VCC Empowerment Code to life through live, energetic, audience-interactive one-man shows combining storytelling, humor, inspiration, and “a little magic.” He also delivers topic-targeted keynotes and workshops—as Confidence Crusader or as himself.

Using the power of their imagination, audience members interview their favorite superhero or role model, who then becomes their “Virtual” Confidence Coach (VCC). When facing a challenge, they ask, “What would my VCC do?”—and use DW’s ACT AS IF Model to guide their own next move.

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“Three traumatic brain injuries. One mission: helping youth discover THE HERO IS WITHIN—like I did.”

— DW Starr

Founder of the Confidence Matters! Movement and THE HERO IS WITHIN PROJECT.

Confidence Matters Movement. Inspire. Empower. THE HERO IS WITHIN. A Confident Generation Builds a Better Planet.

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Your Audience’s Experience and Takeaways

Alongside DW’s VCC Empowerment Code, audiences learn HERO-STEP—the foundation of DW’s book, Be Self-Confident: The Playbook for Teens and Young Adults.

In his live show, they learn to embrace the confidence they already have, be proud of it—and make building on it a daily adventure.

Confidence is a skill they can build—and Confidence Crusader shows them how.

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See how DW connects with his audiences—NOW imagine him connecting with yours.

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Organizations DW Has Served

DW’s youth engagements include Key Club’s school conferences, various public and private middle and high schools throughout the US and Hispanic Unity’s summer programs at five middle schools.

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HOW SUPERHERO CONFIDENCE
BECOMES EVERYDAY ACTION

Courage, resilience, and authenticity are qualities teens and young adults admire in their superheroes. Confidence Crusader (CC) helps them see those qualities within themselves. Then he shows them how to put those qualities into action in their own lives ON DAY ONE.

THE HERO IS WITHIN.

What audiences are saying

By minute two, our 9th graders eyes were wide open and focused, by minute five they were all ears. Later that afternoon I heard some of them repeating ‘the hero is within’ in the hallway. Two weeks later, they’re still using your CC HERO-STEP in class.” Thank You. I’m booking you again for next year.
Dr. Miriam Fischer, Principal, Fremont HS
“I'm usually the kid who doesn't say anything. CC made it okay to try something small. I asked a question in class today for the first time. Thanks CC.”
Carlotta T. Age 14
“‘Just be confident’ is often what our counselors have been saying for years. Yesterday, DW gave them his Confidence Hack to change that. One of my quietest students raised her hand today, and she told me she was using her new VCC (Virtual Confidence Coach).’”
Stewart Roundtree, Guidance Counselor, Ridgedale Academy
“The magic was cool, but what I remember is the part about TANNGU (Take Action Now Never Give Up) I didn't make the team and I almost quit. But I’m going to practice more and try again in two months.” Thanks, I wanted CC to know.
Jamiel Z. Age 17
“I've hired a lot of speakers for our teen programs over the years. DW was the first one who kept a room of 14 to 18-year-olds engaged for the full hour without a single phone wanting to come out. The magic got their attention, and the message kept it.”
Pat Williams, Program Regional Director, Boys and Girls Club
Today my 17 year old was at the assembly you did. He said he liked best the 3 brain injury story because it taught him he could bounce back when he fails. I just got home from your evening Confidence Matters PTA workshop for Moms. Thank You. Amazing story of resiliency. Best for me was the Mom Truths and Try This Today tools.
Terry G., PTA Mom, Trinity Academy
Liked the All You Need is Within You Now. I learned how I can use my positive thoughts to make changes for my life. Very good presentation on ZOOM.
Mentewab T. — Ethiopian College bachelor’s degree student

Confidence Playbooks for Teens, Young Adults & Moms

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Be Self-Confident

The Playbook for Teens and Young Adults

Teens and young adults learn to:

  • Use their past successes as clues to their confidence
  • Change the thoughts and actions that have been holding them back
  • Build greater confidence—one HERO-STEP at a time
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Confidence Matters!

The Mom’s Playbook for Raising Resilient Youth: Introducing the CO-PILOT Parenting Model

Guide your teen or young adult as they build confidence and independence—with you as their Co-Pilot.

Coming Early 2027
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You see the hero within them.
Now they need to see it too.

Bring CONFIDENCE MATTERS! to your audience.

Bring DW Starr as Superhero Confidence Crusader™ (CC) to your teens and young adults for his one-man show. Or bring him in for his topic-targeted keynote presentations and workshops for young adults and adults—as Confidence Crusader or as himself.

They’ve heard “just be confident.” Give them an experience that shows them how.

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