Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Krishana Johnson-James. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Krishana, 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.
Imposter syndrome can pop up any time, but a growth mindset helps me be more open to taking risks and stepping outside my comfort zone. For example, I always wanted to write a children’s book. Many years ago, I made one myself at home, but I put it on a shelf. There was encouragement from friends to publish it in some way, yet I worried about what others would say. I even questioned if it was good enough to share with an audience. It took me twenty years (Yes, two decades!) to get the courage to self-publish my book, There’s No One Just Like Me! Although I felt nervous, I am so happy that I did it. It was just another reminder that challenging tasks often lead to beautiful experiences that can help you grow.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am a teacher and author. I have always loved reading, writing, and being creative. I love setting and working on goals, as well as helping others with their goals, too.
After publishing my book, I started my website, Planting Our Stories, as an online space for my book and digital creations like ebooks, courses, and other resources. I especially enjoy showcasing inspiring people on my blog because we all have meaningful stories and life lessons to share that can help us learn and grow.
Many have asked about my journey through self-publishing. It taught me that people are interested in sharing their unique stories in some way, too. As a result, Planting Our Stories has become a community where I hope to encourage others to find a creative outlet to share their life lessons, wisdom, stories, and experiences. It can include self-publishing a book, journaling, starting a blog or podcast, painting, or some other way that is unique to them. The most important part is to see the value in those stories and how sharing them can help the author / creator and others grow.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three qualities or skills that have impacted my journey are growth mindset, setting meaningful goals, and being flexible. Consistency is helpful while working on goals, yet resting as needed is just as important. Being flexible helps me remember that I may not produce the same amount each day, and that’s okay. It helps me stay balanced, too.
For those interested in setting goals, I encourage people to make them truly meaningful to them. I prefer to set meaningful goals any time, rather than New Year’s Resolutions that often don’t materialize. I help others learn how I do this in my course, Growing Goals.
Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?
We may be a great fit if you need some support in any of the following areas:
– sharing your story, life lessons, experiences, or wisdom in your own creative way (e.g., self-publishing, blogging, etc.)
– setting and working on meaningful goals (e.g., breaking down goals into smaller tasks)
– showcasing your inspiring work on my blog
Contact Info:
- Website: https://plantingourstories.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantingourstories
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@plantingourstories
- Other: BOOK DETAILS: https://plantingourstories.com/first-book GROWING GOALS COURSE: https://growinggoals-holiday.my.canva.site/mini-course BLOG POST: https://plantingourstories.com/blog/f/why-i-avoided-publishing-my-book-for-twenty-years
