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.
Matty J
I started to realize that imposter syndrome is really just your mind’s reaction to being in a space you’ve never been in before. It’s like working out for the first time; it feels uncomfortable, you’re sore after, and it challenges muscles you didn’t even know you had. But with consistency, you get stronger and more confident. Read More>>
Jaime Perez
Despite having worked in some of the most prestigious hospitals in the country and helped thousands of families navigate unexpected challenges with their kiddos feeding and speech when I opened my own clinic it was easy to get sucked into imposter syndrome. Read More>>
Julie Pergrem
Imposter Syndrome’ has been my middle name for many years. I had always thought that confidence would grow as middle age approached, but the exact opposite happened to me. By the time I hit 50, I didn’t think I was good enough for anything, despite a very supportive family. Read More>>
Madison Rodas
Imposter syndrome is something I’ve struggled with since middle school, even before I had a name for it. As a Hispanic first-gen PhD student navigating higher education, those feelings of not belonging or feeling “less than” can still surface every single day. Read More>>
Natalie Hancock
Imposter syndrome is an ongoing battle, but one I feel much more empowered to fight these days. I think it’s something every entrepreneur bumps up against at some point, but it’s also something we can learn to work through. Read More>>
Erin Waller
I come back to this issue in my life time and time again, and I think it’s because it’s become such a relatable issue for so many crafters and artists. Read More>>
Kareem Youngblood
For a long time, I felt like I was just lucky to be in the rooms I worked my way into — from TV baking competitions to non profits boardrooms. Imposter syndrome hit hardest after I left my 9–5 to compete on Spring Baking Championship. I had no safety net, just faith in my craft and years of self-taught skill. Read More>>
Kebah Lott
At times, it has felt like content creation and imposter syndrome go hand in hand. I would have a video go viral or get an email from a brand wanting to collab or invite me to their event and I would immediately question what others were seeing in me. Read More>>
Sydney Yeager
I am still wrestling with ‘Imposter Syndrome’. The best antidote I have discovered is reading and re-reading this quote from Martha Graham in a letter to Agnes De Mille: ‘There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. Read More>>
Jessie Macaw
For most of my youth and early adult life, I believed I couldn’t be an artist because, in my mind, real artists created serious work — and I painted purely for fun. My art is playful, colourful, and driven by joy rather than deep, profound meaning. Read More>>
Rachel Armstead
Imposter syndrome is something I have fought against for many years, especially as a self-taught artist. With social media at our fingertips, it’s very hard not to compare myself to the more ‘traditional’ artists who sought an education first. Read More>>
Beth Hardy
In my early years as a birth doula, imposter syndrome was a constant companion. Even after my training, I often questioned whether I knew enough or was experienced enough to guide families through such an important moment in their lives as welcoming a new baby. Over time (and through many births) I learned that confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything. Read More>>
Jessica Puleo
I chose this question because I feel like battling imposter syndrome is a daily occurrence that you have to wake up and decide if you’re going to let it get in your way and make you doubt yourself or if you will push it aside and be your own confidence builder. Somedays it wins, most days, I do. Read More>>
Emily Roose
Honestly? I’m not sure I have completely overcome it—and I’m learning that might be okay. I’ve experienced three major pivots in my life: transitioning from the music industry to interior design, starting my own business after being laid off from Clear Channel Radio, and navigating divorce while raising my son. Each time, that voice crept in telling me I wasn’t qualified, wasn’t ready, wasn’t enough. Read More>>
Melanie Fox
I don’t know if imposter syndrome is something we can ever completely overcome. I do, however, believe we can transform our relationship with it and learn to meet it with compassion rather than resistance. For me, imposter feelings can surface when I am stepping into something new or expanding beyond what feels familiar. Read More>>
Lily Welsh
For years I thought I was a pretty terrible writer. I had so many imaginative ideas, and I loved the playful feeling of crafting stories. But It never really coalesced when I would write shorts for my creative writing classes in high school, or for my local playwrights festival. Read More>>
Dr. Emily Jacobs
For a long time, I thought imposter syndrome meant something was wrong with me… that I wasn’t ready or qualified enough. But what I’ve learned through my own journey, from nurse leader to founder of Empowered Moms, is that imposter syndrome is actually a sign of growth. It shows up right when we’re stepping into something bigger. Read More>>
Cecily Elmas
I’ll be honest — imposter syndrome wasn’t a term I used for most of my career, though in hindsight, I definitely felt it. I would often find myself thinking, “Why me?” I remember one specific phone call with my coach, Susanne Conrad, where I said, “I don’t know why it’s me. Read More>>
Whitney Stanfield
I struggled with imposter syndrome for years. I started photography in 2018 as a creative outlet after having my first baby. I began taking photos for friends and family, never really realizing how meaningful those images truly were to them. Eventually, I started taking paid sessions by referral-only, while balancing life with little ones at home. Read More>>
Nadjhla Gracia
Overcoming imposter syndrome, for me, has been less about silencing doubt and more about redefining what confidence truly means. In fashion, as in life, confidence isn’t the absence of uncertainty; it’s the courage to create despite it. Read More>>
Asha Elias
Does one ever truly overcome imposter syndrome? When I first started drafting Pink Glass Houses, it was definitely worse. Read More>>
Dominique Jones
I can say that I both have and continue to overcome imposter syndrome. I find myself constantly questioning myself and worrying about meeting the standards that people have of me. It’s almost like the more I accomplish, the more pressure I tend to feel but it’s also a good thing because it feels amazing to accomplish so much despite all the obstacles. Read More>>
Alex Boreiko
Honestly, I don’t think I ever fully got over my imposter syndrome, and I think that’s a necessary bad thing. Because in a way, it keeps me pushing: to be more creative, to film better, to explore new equipment, new trends, new ideas. It’s a never-ending story. Continuing to improve and hearing positive feedback has definitely helped a lot. Read More>>
Ashley Brooks
When I first graduated from Occupational Therapy school, I jumped straight into hand therapy—a specialty typically considered an advanced career path and not often recommended for new graduates. I began working in a small clinic with just one other therapist. Because of the clinic’s busy pace and our mismatched schedules, I didn’t have many opportunities for one-on-one mentorship. Read More>>
Cassie Fuertez
I don’t think imposter syndrome ever really disappears, it just changes form. For me, the best way to deal with it is by staying curious, always learning, and keeping inspiring people around me. I also try to keep it fun to experiment, play, and not let the pressure take over. That way it stays about growth, not stress. Read More>>
Eric Martin
I don’t think Imposter Syndrome is something I’ll ever fully overcome. It’s a constant buzzing in my ear that I need to make conscious efforts to drown out. ‘Is this original?’ ‘Is this the ‘correct’ way to do this?’ ‘Is this better or worse than what your peers are doing now?’ So much unnecessary noise. My answer to Imposter Syndrome is to own it. Read More>>
Bailey McManus
Imposter Syndrome was huge for me during the process of writing this book. I didn’t feel worthy to reach out to people in prison for interviews, and when the time came to start writing, I didn’t feel worthy to tell their stories. I had never written anything like this before, and I didn’t want to mess it up. Read More>>
Donald LeBeauf
To be completely transparent, I still struggle with it terribly!! I started this photography thing in November 2022 and I’ll be coming up on three years that I’ve been doing it. Read More>>
Carlota Siervo
Thank you, Anna, for the opportunity to talk about such an important topic—especially because it took me years to even realize that what I was experiencing had a name. For a long time, I lived with a voice in my head that constantly sabotaged me, and I couldn’t understand why. Read More>>
Mary Sette
Oh man, I don’t think I’ve overcome imposter syndrome at all. I deal with it all the time. I just did SPX (Small Press Expo), a big comics/cartooning festival in Maryland. I’ve done a lot of events in Los Angeles, but this was my first time flying to exhibit at one this big. Read More>>
Grable Howie
Honestly, I make the choice each day to overcome imposter syndrome. In no way have I rid the unproductive thoughts of worthlessness and doubt that inevitably enter my mind, but I’m developing stronger tactics to fight them. Read More>>
Rebecca Puzo
That’s such a great question and to be honest, I’m still overcoming it. Even being nominated for this opportunity triggered that faint, familiar voice that whispered, “You’re not qualified.” Logically, I know I am. But as someone without a formal degree and who’s just starting out on my mindset coaching journey, I’m a bit of a “late bloomer” in the game. Read More>>
Jamenda Whitehead
It’s funny imposter syndrome is a feeling that ebbs and flows for me. Most of the time I feel confident about my work, grateful for the experiences I’ve had, and know that I am putting out quality work. But every now and then there’s a little voice that says ” am I good enough, am I qualified to do this work?” Read More>>
Stephen Anthony
**How I Manage Imposter Syndrome**
The truth is, I haven’t fully overcome imposter syndrome — and honestly, I’m not sure many of us ever do. What I *have* learned is how to manage it and keep my focus grounded in the work itself. Read More>>
