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.
Revna Dorian 
I think imposter syndrome comes from the fact that we sometimes forget that what we do is not about perfection, but about truth. Our truth. The only truth that matters. Imposter syndrome is like a voice in your head asking you: Who do you think you are? Read More>>
Ron Placone
Overcoming imposter syndrome is an ongoing battle for most of us, at least I think so, heh. There are moments where I feel like any second now everybody’s gonna find me out! Read More>>
Alecia Brinson
First, thanks so much for the opportunity to share my story. For me, overcoming imposter syndrome really comes back to where my identity lies. My faith has always been the anchor. It’s the constant reminder that God’s already equipped me with everything I need to stand boldly in the calling He’s placed over my life. Read More>>
Abby Tarpey
Imposter syndrome is a difficult thing to overcome. First of all, what is it? I think imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being the least competent in the room, even without cause, often affecting high achievers. Read More>>
Hannah Grant Choe
By realizing that there is no imposter if all you’re trying to be is yourself. To be clear, this is an ongoing process and I’d be shocked to meet an entrepreneur at a similar stage in their career who doesn’t also struggle with imposter syndrome, or wonder if what they’re doing is enough. Read More>>
Emily Colton
Imposter syndrome is a constant battle, like say, when a journalist reaches out for an interview, you think, why me? In order to combat this internal rhetoric, I try to ask, why not me? I was recently asked to give a panel at my former workplace, speaking to college students about life in the film industry. Read More>>
Sadie Morales
During the first 3–4 years of my business, I struggled terribly with imposter syndrome. Cooking was one of my biggest passions, and I loved sharing that love with others, but I often felt like everyone else was doing it better or had more experience than me. I didn’t have formal training in culinary school, just a deep love for food and for serving my clients. Read More>>
Melissa Ingino
The truth? You don’t wait for it to disappear. You move anyway. Here’s what I know for sure: people need your magic. Your perspective, your creativity, your way of serving. When you hold back, you’re not just protecting yourself from fear, you’re depriving the world of your gift. Before I became an entrepreneur, I was a clinical psychotherapist. And I didn’t get a soft landing. Read More>>
Hannah Rose
I still remember sitting in my therapist’s office early in my career, saying out loud for the first time, “I feel like a fraud.” I was waiting for her to tell me I wasn’t cut out for this work, but instead she nodded and said, “we all feel that way at some point.” That moment cracked something open for me. Read More>>
Stephanie Harper
I’m not sure one ever completely overcomes imposter syndrome. I think I will always worry if I’m writing enough, if I’m publishing enough, if my work is good enough. But I think the more you do something, the quieter the voice of doubt becomes. Read More>>
Erica Battle
Imposter syndrome is tricky because it can make you look at your own experiences, accomplishments, and expertise and still question whether you belong in the field or deserve the opportunities you’ve earned. For me, overcoming it has been an ongoing process. Read More>>
AppleJohn_ Marchese
The hardest part about imposter syndrome, aside from the fact that literally everyone experiences it, is that it’s not even an official diagnosis. It’s just a pattern of thinking that you’re not enough, don’t belong, and never will be. Read More>>
Sophia Edens
I may not be professionally trained in kitchens, but I have dedicated myself to studying food deeply and immersing myself in food culture. I spend time experimenting in my own kitchen, going out of my way to try new cuisines, and consistently reading the work of respected food critics like Ruth Reichl, Gael Greene, and Craig Claiborne. Read More>>
J. Blake
I overcame imposter syndrome by learning to reframe how I saw myself. For a long time, I felt like I had to constantly prove I deserved to be in the rooms I was in, and that pressure made me second guess everything. Read More>>
Sara Turbyfill
I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and watched my parents start several businesses over the years. I even graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and majored in entrepreneurship. Yet, after graduating from college, I was still hesitant to start my own business. Read More>>
Moe Ismail
I’ve come to terms with the fact that imposter syndrome is something I will never totally overcome. I feel like it’s one of those things that will always just kinda chill in my subconscious, and I just have to work with it when I need to. Read More>>
Kat De Laet
Honestly, I didn’t overcome it. Imposter syndrome is definitely something I still wrestle with. I don’t think it ever completely goes away, and it can definitely depend on the ups and downs of running a creative business. I’ve learned to recognize it as just part of growing rather than a reflection of my abilities. Read More>>
Summerlyn Feckner
Imposter syndrome is hard, we all experience it on one level or another. The best way to overcome it though is to constantly speak nicely to yourself. You are worthy of this opportunity, you are good enough and you can do it! Read More>>
Sarah Stowe
I’m not sure imposter syndrome ever fully goes away, and I had a supervisor early in my career who said something that really stuck with me: “Imposter syndrome is normal. Read More>>
Hana Neugebauer
Imposter syndrome has been a constant companion, especially when I’ve stepped into new roles or faced high-stakes projects. I remember moments where I felt completely out of my depth, questioning whether I truly belonged or deserved to be there. Read More>>
Anfernee McDonald
I can remember when I first learned what imposter syndrome was. It was like finding out something about yourself for the first time. I wasn’t sure what to think about it. Was I overly-impressionable? Was I a weaker man than I wanted to be? Why did I care about what people thought of me? I still don’t know why that was my default thought pattern. Read More>>
Aaron Farrier
I can’t say I’ve completely gotten past it, but I changed my thinking to be truer to myself. So I just tell myself, “I am worthy” and “I belong here.” That seems to have helped over time. The trick is don’t give the situation more power than it deserves. I’ve worked hard to get where I am, and to get where I’m going. Read More>>
Alexina / Emily Cather / Gaynor-Porto
As co-owners of This is a MomBod, we’ve had moments of self-doubt, and there’s a very real pressure, especially as a woman and a mother, to have everything figured out, which of course no one does. But we have enough lived experience that we feel confident in our mission and our work. What’s helped us most is anchoring into why we started this. Read More>>
Dr. Marcia Martin
Imposter Syndrome was one of the biggest challenges I faced as a counselor, but once I understood its purpose, Imposter Syndrome became one of my best teachers. So, now I’d like to help you discover the teaching hidden within this syndrome. First, the feeling of not being enough is not a statement of fact; it’s an opinion of your ego. Read More>>
Helen Creegan-Walsh
I overcame imposter syndrome by deciding I was not an imposter anymore! Our current results that we are experiencing are the based on our past thinking. When I realised this, I was no longer allowing my results. to define me. Read More>>
Liz Coin
I’m not sure anyone ever fully overcomes imposter syndrome. Even RuPaul admits to ‘faking it til you make it.’ And he’s RuPaul! I think it’s only natural to doubt yourself as an artist, but you have to trust. Trust your higher power and just… do? it? anyway? Do it scared! Let your envy be a compass pointing your energy in the right direction. Read More>>
LISA FLEMING
Firstly, I cannot say I have completely overcome this. It sneaks up from time to time and it can take continued effort to address it. I have done a good deal of work on my thoughts around whether I am truly an “artist” or just calling myself one. Have I achieved some imaginary goal or will it remain out of reach, forever? Read More>>
Jorge Cano R
I overcame imposter syndrome when I moved to Austin. Back in San Antonio, the work felt small. I wasn’t doing anything close to what I had pictured for myself. No real sets, no big productions, no storytelling that felt meaningful. Just gigs that didn’t reflect the career I wanted. But everything shifted in Austin. Read More>>
