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.
Antwanette Robinson 
I won’t say that I’ve found the secret sauce or have arrived at a place where I don’t struggle with imposter syndrome, but I will say it’s gotten so much better over time. We have SO much access to art these days. So much access to the opinions of others. Read More>>
April Love
Is it possible to overcome imposter syndrome?! Creating art is one thing, it’s a much needed outlet. However, sharing your art is a completely different story. I don’t think people understand how vulnerable and raw you feel when sharing your art. Here you’ve taken a little piece of your soul and displayed it to the world – open for judgement and speculation. Read More>>
Maddie Bennett
Imposter syndrome has been something I’ve had to actively work through while building Funky Fresh FM, especially because I didn’t come into it feeling like I had everything figured out. In the beginning, I was stepping into a leadership role while also still learning what that even meant. Read More>>
Chanse Davis
Imposter syndrome is a common theme among people in their fields of study. Especially when someone is starting out or pursuing a dream of theirs. When I started training my fitness clients, there was always an idea in the back of my mind that said I’m not qualified enough or I don’t have the knowledge as other trainers had. Read More>>
Daniel Bourget
I think everyone (who isn’t a narcissist) struggles with this a bit at the beginning of their path. For me the best way to overcome it was to continue accepting challenges and to remind myself that no one knows everything at the beginning. Allowing yourself to be a little uncomfortable. With each success, the feeling of being an imposter lessens. Read More>>
Randi Gilmore
I had never heard of imposter syndrome until I became a small business owner. When I first heard it I didn’t think that I had ever felt it before. As our businesses grew I heard people say things like ‘well you’re the expert’ or ‘you have the experience to know better than I do’ and I looked around like who are they talking to? Read More>>
Belle Massoud
I’m not sure I fully have, but every day I’m working towards it. Being a 28 year old and managing a kitchen with no formal background still blows my mind every day. Like surely there is someone more qualified than me. Not long ago this was my dream and it is absolutely crazy that I’m now living in the dream. Read More>>
Nicole Esposito
Do we ever truly get rid of imposter syndrome? I think no. And I’m not sure we really ever should…fully. Hear me out. I think that some level of self guessing and constant self evaluation is important in all aspects of life. Imposter syndrome in its truest form screams no confidence. That is something we all need to overcome at some point. Read More>>
Preston Douglas
I’ve learned to deal with imposter syndrome by adopting an ‘I do it anyway’ mindset. There are still moments where I question if I’m ready or qualified, but instead of waiting for that feeling to go away, I show up and do the work anyway. Over time, that consistency has built real confidence and experience. Read More>>
Maurice T. Johnson
I was going through somewhat of a midlife crisis earlier in life and I remember tellng myself that I wanted a lifestyle change. I was not satified where I was in life and the lack of opportunites I felt that I should be recieving based on the hard work that I was putting in so I decided to take a risk. Read More>>
Divya Gill
The higher I climb, the louder the floorboards creak. To the outside world, my resume looks like a steady incline of hard-won achievements and ‘right moves.’ But from the inside, it feels like a high-stakes game of pretend. Read More>>
Mia Reese
I have this memory of being in an acting class when I was younger. I had been there a few times before, but I wasn’t one of the standouts or troubled students just flying in the middle. It felt like I was just blending in with the floor, and that I didn’t belong there. Read More>>
Crystal Wambeke
This is an interesting question, and I think the answer is complex. I think we all suffer from imposter syndrome at times, and I for one am not convinced we ever completely overcome this. As humans and entrepreneurs, we are always finding ourselves in new situations, challenging ourselves in new ways, and experiencing growth and change constantly. Read More>>
Dr. Catherine Reynolds
Imposter syndrome showed up for me most clearly when I stepped into a high-pressure role teaching two graduate-level courses for the first time. Each course involved three-hour lectures, twice a week, for fifteen weeks. Almost immediately, I found myself feeling anxious about how I was going to fill that time. What in the world was I going to talk about for three hours? Read More>>
Dr. Barbara Morris Jensen
I Didn’t Overcome Imposter Syndrome— I Understood Why It Was There It Wasn’t Imposter Syndrome— It Was Unworthiness Title: It Wasn’t Imposter Syndrome— It Was Unworthiness For a long time, I didn’t think I had imposter syndrome. In fact, I didn’t even have the language for what I was experiencing. I just felt… off. Read More>>
Chris Bernard
I think it is something that I’ll always experience to some degree, but I have worked on it and made a lot of progress since starting out. I’m a rather introverted person, so putting myself out there in any capacity has been always been challenging. When I started with photography, there were feelings of uncertainty and imposition at entering a new, unfamiliar space. Read More>>
Christina Batipps
I don’t know that I’ve ever fully “overcome” imposter syndrome, but I’ve developed a really effective way to reframe it. When I find myself in a situation where I’m thinking, “I don’t belong here” or “I don’t have enough to contribute,” I intentionally pause and remind myself that I earned my seat at the table. Read More>>
Cornelio Martinez
For a long time I have been dedicated to understanding electrification , Home Efficiency, Heat Pumps, and many other aspects of electrification. I know That studying electrification has set Maize apart (even ahead) of other contractors. Recently, I have found myself surrounded by educators, policy makers, and efficiency experts. I am often the only ‘blue collar’ guy at industry meetings. Read More>>
Amanda Ralston
The short version is: I haven’t. It’s never a steady state — more like a tide that comes and goes depending on the season I’m in, the room I’m standing in, or the people who surround me. I’ve stopped trying to “overcome” it because that felt like treating a symptom instead of listening to what it tells me. Read More>>
Ernisha Hall
I have not completely overcome imposter syndrome, and I think being honest about that matters. I do not think imposter syndrome is a good thing, but I do believe a level of humility is necessary. There are moments when I have to level set and find balance, especially when I catch myself comparing where I am to where I want to be. Read More>>
Autumn Schoeck
I’m not sure imposter syndrome ever really goes away for me. There’s almost always a shadow of doubt present whenever I try something new. When I decided to start writing publicly and eventually publish my first book, I encountered self-doubt around every corner. Read More>>
LIIA KAMKADZE
I came to the United States two years ago, and from the moment I arrived, I felt an incredible level of support from the people around me
I had always dreamed of building my own audience and becoming a well known content creator, but for a long time I felt like I was missing a key to actually start Read More>>
Angel Hney
The simple answer is that I discovered who I am, and the challenges I faced turned out to be blessings I could bring into my work. During college, I struggled with imposter syndrome. I felt like I had little experience compared to my classmates, and I was hesitant to share my work because I never felt it was good enough. Read More>>
Amanda Simmons 
Imposter syndrome is a term I recently discovered. It made me realize that it is something I am constantly overcoming, and it is an ongoing process. Sometimes imposter syndrome gets to me, and can get me feeling down. I am really good at forcing myself to do things, so I force myself to create. Read More>>
