Learning from one another is what BoldJourney is all about. Below, we’ve shared stories and insights from phenomenal artists, creatives and entrepreneurs who’ve successfully managed to overcome imposter syndrome.
Natasha Yim
I’m a children’s author, and my first children’s book “Otto’s Rainy Day” was published in 2000. After that initial feeling of pride and euphoria about seeing my name in print and birthing a book that had seen a relatively easy path to publishing by industry standards (the publisher, Charlesbridge Publishing was the first publisher I submitted to for this story), my follow-up projects were rejected by publishers and didn’t gain any traction—for the next 10 years! Granted, I also had 3 kids during this time so finding writing time was intermittent. Read more>>
Rafael Andres Pio
Well, I would not dare to say I have fully overcame it, the thought crosses my mind almost daily, specially when I face a creative challenge and no fresh ideas come to mind. Read more>>
Lexie Samora
Imposter syndrome is honestly a daily struggle being in a creative field. I wouldn’t say I’ve overcome it completely and still question my skills often. I think having people around you who believe in your craft helps fight off the imposter syndrome. I am very lucky to have tons of people who uplift me and my work daily! Especially other creatives. It means everything to me to have close friends in the same industry. We all pick each other up and keep each other creative. Sometimes by checking each other’s editing, getting together for a styled shoot, or just hyping each other up on Instagram. Either way I found the best way to overcome imposter syndrome is to surround yourself with people who appreciate your craft. Read more>>
Garrett Hopkins
Positive self talk and teaching others. Brief backstory: College film grad in Ohio, not much film work to apply for. Took up freelance videography/editing and accidentally started my own production company. When you think of a production company you think of a full team of crew members, they have their own building, top of the line gear, etc… I was a one man band. I’d send cold emails, network anywhere and everywhere. Build client relations, show up to set and be the director, camera man, audio mixer, gaffer, runner, hair and makeup, and then take the footage home and edit the videos. I felt small, inferior, and like an imposter. Read more>>
Susan George
I don’t – everyone that is a human has self-doubts, fears, and possible unworthiness when it comes to certain levels of success or exposure. I feel like this is something women definitely struggle with more than men and to move passed these feelings on inadequacy when a new challenge comes along, can be used as a tool to combat those societal norms we may have been conditioned to. Read more>>
