Priyanka Chopra on the ‘Y2K Girl’ Style Habit She Had to Break: ‘It Was All the Things’ [Video]

For Priyanka Chopra Jonas, confidence is a skill that must be developed — and she’s looking forward to practicing it with other women. 

At Marshalls’ Good Stuff Social Club event in Chicago Oct. 5, Chopra spoke to an excited group of attendees about her decision to partner with Marshalls’ inaugural accelerator program and some of the experiences which shaped her sense of self.

The third social club event brought together hundreds of women from Chicago and beyond for interactive panels on happiness, financial wellness and more, as well as a color analysis station and networking spaces. The program also promoted the upcoming accelerator, where 40 women will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant, guided mentorship and peer coaching throughout the year-long experience. 

“A lot of brands talk the talk, but this is actually walking the walk,” Chopra told PEOPLE. “When I actually saw the impact of it — when I was sitting on stage and I …