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.
Alessandra Mayr
I’ve felt imposter syndrome in all areas of life. For instance, when I started developing a following ~6 years ago, my friends jokingly started calling me an influencer, and because they did so jokingly, I always felt like I didn’t truly deserve that label. So now that I AM one, I still cringe every time I call myself that, even though I have all the credentials to do so. Read more>>
Kay Baker
I’m not sure we ever did overcome imposter syndrome. But it is something we work with. Working with a supportive team is critical and having an effective strategy for tracking progress. We work in sprints, normally lasting 2 weeks, and have very well defined tasks to complete. Being able to tag these tasks as complete is very important and it allows us to see our own progress and regular meetings allow us to acknowledge our progress. Its also helpful to talk and focus on growth and learning rather than perfection. Read more>>
Blake Conner
Imposter Syndrome for me comes a lot from comparison. I love art. All kinds. I constantly find myself checking out new artists, especially in the world of wood/ceramics/etc. I idolize so much, that I often find it turning into comparison. When that happens, it can be easy to notice a feeling of “I don’t think I’m good enough to sell what I make”. Read more>>
Hugo Aguiluz
At the beginning of my photography journey, I sometimes thought I wasn’t good enough as the famous photographers I got my inspiration from. I thought I would never be capable of achieving good photographs. At a certain point, I saw myself drowning in my own fears of not being good enough. Read more>>
Emma Shoup
I still battle imposter syndrome while attending events or markets. Like any career or hobby or goal, sometimes feeling like you don’t belong is part of the challenge and process. When at vintage markets, I remind myself I deserve to be there and I know customers will enjoy my booth. I have had many people tell me how they love the clothes I offer and they love the prices of items. Many other vendors price their items astronomically high. That was affecting my spirits because I would hear chatter that vendors were leaving markets with over $1000 in sales. Read more>>
Brad Medaris
Oh boy. Imposter syndrome. I think I’ve had this since I got out of law school. Just one day your considered competent enough to represent other people in court. Since I did primarily criminal defense, that meant my clients were trusting me to keep them out of a cage. The only way I really gained confidence was by jumping in the deep end. I had to get in there and take my lumps because there’s no on-the-job training. Just learning a few key rules (e.g., be friendly with prosecutors, never be scared to go to trial) gave me the confidence I needed to handle criminal cases, and soon I found out I was pretty decent at it. Read more>>
Lorielle Jackson
Thank you for bringing up this topic; I have experienced my fair share of battles with imposter syndrome, and it’s something so relatable. Procrastination, obsessing over small details, and feeling overly nervous were my symptoms of imposter syndrome. The constant pressure to prove my self-worth led me to spend an absurd amount of time overcompensating, leaving me overwhelmed, exhausted, and consistently on the brink of burnout. Read more>>
