We recently connected with Meagan DiPalma and have shared our conversation below.
Meagan, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
Overcoming imposter syndrome is an ongoing process on my entrepreneurial journey- but I don’t let it stop me. When I started Take Care Mommy, the desire to pursue my dreams and the excitement to do something I loved overpowered the fear I had around being an “imposter.” As the business grew and evolved, my confidence in what I had created grew as well. Along the way, I’v had the opportunity to connect with other agency owners like myself, and am able to see how they carved a path to be where they are today just like I did and am continuing to do. So, if I am an imposter, then we must all be an imposter. We are all learning and gaining experience to launch us into the next phase of all we are capable of.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
My journey started a little over 2 years ago when I was stuck in a career as a pediatric speech-language pathologist. I had earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in the field only to end up feeling unfulfilled, burned out, and wanting more. I finally took a leap of faith, quit my job, and launched my business. Take Care Mommy, LLC started as just myself working as an overnight postpartum doula and newborn care specialist for local families- including celebrities and those of high net worth. We quickly grew to be Atlanta’s leading postpartum doula agency of 10+ team members. We are now excited to be building a presence in the Nashville, TN area.
A new project I’m excited to announce is my blog, “The Permission Slip Project”. In the blog, I will be tackling fears that set women back from pursing their entrepreneurial dreams. The main pillars of the blog will focus on imposter syndrome, financial set backs, and disappointing family & friends. The blog will be launching soon over at www.meagandipalma.com.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three main qualities I would say have had the most impact on my journey is my ability to be a really effective communicator, get really clear on who I am marketing to and how to reach them, and build streamlined systems to make running a business sustainable and scalable.
My biggest advice to anyone starting out is to invest in business coaching (related to your specific business and in general), gaining clarity on your mission (while also allowing space for it to evolve), and investing in your personal development through books, podcasts, and other personal development opportunities.
Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
I recently listened to the audio book, “The Let Them Theory,” by Mel Robinson. Mel gives readers permission to release their feelings of needing to control others and just let them be who they are. In turn, this practice releases you from worrying so much about what other people are doing and sets you free. While this book applies to all areas of life and all relationships, I think it is particularly helpful to business owners and entrepreneurs who need to let go of so many uncontrollable factors and keep moving forward despite the actions of others around them that may hold them back.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.takecaremommy.com
- Instagram: @takecaremommyllc
- Facebook: /takecaremommy
- Other: https://www.meagandipalma.com
Image Credits
Ali Winston Photography
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