Meet Kincie Farnell

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kincie Farnell a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Kincie, first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I stopped trying to “feel ready” and started moving anyway. I realized confidence doesn’t show up before you start…it grows because you started. I reminded myself; I earned my place, I’m qualified., I’m still learning, and that’s okay. God didn’t open a door for me to question if I belong there. I overcame imposter syndrome by replacing comparison with gratitude, perfection with progress, and fear with faith. And every time I showed up even with shaky voice; I proved to myself that I am capable.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m certified therapist through the Florida Certification Board, with specialized training in addiction, substance use, mental health, spiritual wellness, and the treatment of cognitive, psychological, and behavioral disorders. I hold degrees in Psychology from Arizona University and Law from Trinity Law School. My approach integrates faith, clinical insight, and empowerment…helping individuals heal from addiction, injustice, and unresolved trauma. As both a Professional Therapist and Evangelist, I provide counseling in individual and group settings, and speaks at treatment centers, recovery events, universities, churches, and organizations nationwide.
Before entering the field of counseling, I spent much of my twenties at University, where I studied Opera on a music scholarship under Grammy Award–winning soprano and vocal coach Marilyn Mims. My background as a dramatic opera singer and songwriter at Hilltop Records in California gave me a deep compassion for artists and athletes struggling with addiction; an experience that continues to influence my audience today. As the author of Under the Notes (2021), a compelling memoir of resilience through addiction, codependency, and faith offering hope and insight to those seeking to overcome personal and spiritual challenges; I’m truly blessed.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Resilience and God. My path wasn’t linear. There were setbacks, pivots, and moments where things didn’t go as planned. Resilience helped me stay grounded, adapt quickly, and keep moving forward even when I wasn’t sure of the outcome. Advice I would give is build resilience by treating challenges as data rather than failures. Reflect on what each situation is teaching you. Start small; practice bouncing back from minor obstacles so you’re prepared for the bigger ones!

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

One of the most important books in my development was actually my own I wrote called “Under the Notes” in 2021. It has become a record of my growth, my setbacks, and the wisdom I had to learn the long way. Documenting my experiences helped me see patterns, track growth, and avoid repeating old mistakes. Reflection became one of my greatest tools.

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