We’ve got some of the most incredible artists, creatives and entrepreneurs in our community and we are constantly shocked by how prevalent imposter syndrome is. So many incredibly talented folks are haunted by self-doubt by a society that often tells you not to think too highly of yourself, but in order to have the strength to take on big challenges and make meaningful change in the world you’ve got to believe in yourself and so we wanted to create a space for conversations around overcoming imposter syndrome.
Skye Peterson
Ah, imposter syndrome, the most annoying and understandable syndrome of all. I live in Nashville, a city of songwriters. Songwriters who essentially trust their songs enough to stake their livelihood on it; songwriters who are confident enough in their talent to really GO FOR IT; songwriters who’s streams and likes and amount of attention directly correlate with their income. No WONDER anyone has imposter syndrome! Read More>>
Brett Baldwin
I still battle imposter syndrome. Early in my career I was frequently the youngest person in my respective role. Despite working hard, being a top producer, and earning those promotions, I often felt like I was somehow not entitled to that success. That still creeps in today, 20 years into my career. Read More>>
Krysta Davis
I had never heard of the term ‘imposter syndrome’ until a few years ago. Since becoming an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that this is a common phenomenon amongst the self employed. The biggest ‘mind trash’ that I entertained was the idea that I wasn’t good enough. Read More>>
Amy Bendtsen
Honestly, the best thing I ever did for imposter syndrome was to start making friends in my chosen field. When you get to know someone’s story, and you connect with them on a personal level, you start to realize that everyone else is just like you – a person with a passion and the drive to make something of their own. Read More>>
Taylor Smith
Overcoming imposter syndrome wasn’t easy, but it started with a humbling experience that taught me resilience. When I first began building my community, I hosted coffee meetups to connect with other women entrepreneurs. I showed up, month after month, wearing my favorite girl boss blazer and ordering lattes—but no one came. Read More>>
Brooke Anderson
This was something I struggled with so much in the beginning, really only half way through 2025 did I stop dealing with it. In my head people were calling me a fake, wondering why I was assuming my products would be any better/work any better than other goat milk products, etc. I really only stopped believing it when I started making a decent profit. Read More>>
Laura Cassidy
Overcoming imposter syndrome wasn’t about making it disappear; it was about learning how to relate to it differently. I started by recognizing that we are all human – each of us carrying our own fears, doubts, goals, and worries – no matter our titles or roles. Read More>>
Sandra Ambotaite
I was born in Eastern Europe under Soviet Union occupation. Growing up under the USSR shaped the way I saw myself and the world. We were taught to keep our heads down, not to question authority, and never to stand out. Individuality was not celebrated, it was discouraged. Read More>>
A.J. Shirley
I didn’t! It’s an ongoing battle that I have to fight most days. I spent many years trying to break into traditional publishing to no avail. When I turned 40, I decided to do something for me and invest in my dreams and so I entered the indie publishing world. Read More>>
Gina Willis
I stopped hiding. I stopped downplaying how good I am at my work. We’re taught to stay humble so often that it can cloud how we see ourselves. Yes, humility matters — but so does owning who you are, owning your results, and recognizing the gift you’ve been given. Read More>>
Angel Dash
Well, we’re taught all these different ways to cope with imposter syndrome. To bury it. Reframe it. Outperform it. Silence it.
But no one ever really asks what “it” is. Read More>>
Pothik Chatterjee
For a long time, I felt like an outsider looking in. I didn’t go to art school, and I grew up in a culture where art was seen as a pinnacle of fame or nothing at all—there was no ‘middle ground’ for a working artist. As a gay Indian-American, the walls of blue-chip galleries often felt like they weren’t built for me. Read More>>
