We were lucky to catch up with Dr. Lori Manns recently and have shared our conversation below.
Dr. Lori, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Self-doubt and unworthiness are feelings indicative of imposter syndrome that can happen to anyone regardless of education level, background, or work experience. Like many people, I have experienced self-doubt and unworthiness at different times throughout my career. However, to keep those feelings at bay, I recognized that comparison is the thief of joy and happiness. To that end, I try not to compare myself to anyone else even when it comes to business. In professional scenarios, my goal is to distinguish myself from competitors in business, so that I am able to communicate my value to my clients and prospects. Knowing how I am uniquely different gives me the confidence to be myself.
Overcoming imposter syndrome also required me to tap into my faith in God. Understanding that I am uniquely made in God’s image, and that He has imparted me with gifts that I don’t have to question, or doubt has helped me tremendously. Finally, knowing and trusting that I am fully capable of utilizing the talents and gifts that I have been divinely given by God, reassures me that I am worthy of any opportunities that come my way.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am a business coach and strategist as well as a philanthropist. I am an award-winning, entrepreneur and owner of Quality Media Consultant Group, a successful media and marketing agency for the past 14 years. As a sought-after speaker, media expert and business coach, I am considered an expert content creator and thought leader in the marketing and sales industries. My work has been featured on Forbes.com and other national platforms. Across my social media channels and private network, I have amassed an audience of over 50K followers. My goal is to help purpose-driven, entrepreneurs grow their incomes and reach their first or next six or seven figures.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, I think the three qualities that benefited me the most were perseverance, integrity, and resourcefulness. Throughout my life and career, I have had to persevere through some challenging situations. I had to decide to find the courage to keep going in spite of it all. It was also important to maintain integrity and be a person of my word so that my name would be respected, and my reputation would be intact. Additionally, being a person who is resourceful when it comes to dealing with problems or unexpected circumstances is necessary when the situation calls for problem solving, adaptability and innovation.
My advice for people who are just starting out is to be a student of success and maintain a thirst for knowledge. When you study and learn from successful people, you’re able to shorten your learning curve. It is also a smart idea to seek mentorship from those who have achieved the level of success you desire. Additionally, staying abreast of trends, topics and technology within your industry as well as outside your industry will enable you to be well rounded, knowledgeable and hone your skills.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
Our core clients are primarily small business owners and purpose-driven, entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale their businesses. They typically need help with developing a proper branding, marketing and sales strategy that positions them above their competition and attracts their ideal clients in big numbers. For some of them, they feel like the best kept secret in their industry so brand awareness is important for them as well as increasing online website traffic. Our clients are looking for ways to increase revenue consistently without compromising their lifestyle and becoming overwhelmed with daily tasks. They are looking to reach multi-six figures, seven figures and beyond. Many of them are creators, speakers, coaches, inventors, consultants, etc., and offer professional services. We teach them how to master their marketing and sales strategy with irresistible offers that attract their ideal clients and help them increase their income, impact and influence in record time.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.qualitymediaconsultants.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/iamdrlorimanns
- Facebook: www.facebook.om/iamdrlorimanns
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/LoriManns
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamdrlorimanns
- Youtube: www.youtube.com/@LoriAManns
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/quality-media-consultant-group-atlanta
Image Credits
Lori Manns – I own the pics I uploaded