Self-doubt and imposter syndrome have stopped far too many talented folks from going for their goals and reaching their true potential. Our hope is to host conversations that inspire folks to overcome imposter syndrome and help others as well.
Emily Mayne
“Fake it ’til you make it” is a mentality I certainly honed into when first starting my business as a custom invitation designer. I just continued to put myself out there, share my work, and said yes to as many opportunities as I could, until I was able to build up my portfolio and client base. Read more>>
Holly Gray
As a small business owner, imposter syndrome comes with the territory. It’s a creepy little bugger. You can be on the top of your game, hitting goals right and left, exceeding your own and other’s expectations, and then, WHAM, it hits you hard, leaving you dazed and confused. While imposter syndrome is so common and understandable, we don’t talk about it nearly enough, which is why I love this question. Read more>>
Steven Black
This one was big for me before I became a full-time artist. I decided to call myself an artist if I drew or painted something each day. So I’d get up at 5 am and paint. Then the rest of the day even though I had to work a day job, I painted today so I’m a painter. Read more>>
Vaiah
I think it is a constant battle artists go through. I don’t know if I have overcome it yet. I do think most days I feel great about myself and everything I have accomplished, but there are definitely harder days where believing in myself can be a bit more challenging. I think it’s ok to have these days, we are only human after all. Read more>>
Kate Gregory Richey
I’ve been teaching pilates for fifteen years and still sometimes feel like I don’t belong. I was never a dancer, athlete or body worker. I was and am just a normal person. I spend too much time on the couch and I definitely don’t count my calories or make sure I get my work out in every day. Read more>>
Lindsay Marty
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome has been a significant journey for me, especially during such a transformative period of my life. As a mother to three wonderful children, I’ve always been committed to demonstrating resilience and perseverance. Read more>>
Brad & Tim The Craft Grooms
You have to be YOU. Share what brings YOU joy. Share what makes YOU laugh. Share what makes YOU cry. We share/post our real life. Sure our videos are edited with humorous voiceovers, sped up or slowed down for emphasis, and a soundtrack is added for background. But, we always share our successes and our failures. That’s what we think makes us relatable and authentic. Read more>>
Karina Menali
It’s a work in progress. There are moments where I realize I’ve made great strides, and there are humbling experiences time and time again. I embrace it all as part of the journey toward greater authenticity and wisdom, which I imagine and hope will be life-long. Read more>>
Rachel Castillo
Overcoming imposter syndrome has been a journey of self-discovery and self-compassion. As someone who transitioned from being solely an artist to a business owner, I initially grappled with doubts and insecurities about my capabilities. Read more>>
Ken Okuno
As a child I was quiet, inward, enjoyed my friends but my shyness ruled me. To come forward and declare my emotions was not something that came naturally. So of course I grew up fascinated with performing, though I never thought of myself as a performer. This last sentence doesn’t make sense but there’s a truth to it that I still can feel. Read more>>
