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.
Michael Davidson
I opened a State Farm agency in 2019 and by the end of that year we had accomplished some pretty incredible things in a short amount of time. I owe this success to the people I hired and my wife Sarah who now co-manages the agency with me. I’m a firm believer that imposter syndrome doesn’t happen until you start to experience some success within your industry. It can often be tough to overcome the feeling that your success isn’t earned or deserved, but I live by the mantra of taking things one day at a time and “winning the day” which can mean something different each day. Read more>>
Jen Boyles
I didn’t overcome it, I used it to be better. They key is criticizing an idea, not its source. The imposter part is the problem, the one where we ask “Should this be ME or someone else?” Yes, of course it should be you! You alone received your unique gifts and talents to share with the world, and wondering whether you’re good enough to share it just prohibits it from getting out. Read more>>
Ingrid Wilson
Imposter syndrome is still very much an issue for me. I can look at the facts on paper, that I started a business from scratch, on a shoestring budget, and I now have 10 titles to my name, including six bestsellers, but there is always that niggling voice in my head telling me I don’t deserve it. Read more>>
Marcia Armstrong
I believe that imposter syndrome is strongly linked to your identity, which is understanding who you are, whose you are, and what you carry. When you cannot give language to the value that you provide you will under charge for your services. When you do not know the full extent of the transformation you provide to your clients, you feel like a fraud and compare yourself to others in the industry. Read more>>
Lauren Cohen
I think like many creatives…we all go through moments of self-doubt and thinking we aren’t good enough. Read more>>
Betsy Botsford
I always say in a former life I was a musician. The truth is I was never a musician. When I was younger I studied music. I have a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Despite the degrees that proclaim my proficiency I know in my heart I was never proficient. I always went on stage with “Imposter syndrome” because something deep in me knew this wasn’t my purpose. Read more>>
Kirsten Geter
I wouldn’t say that I have completely conquered it. Instead battling imposter syndrome is an ongoing journey. I choose to work through the negative thoughts and doubts. Read more>>
Abby Case
I haven’t. Imposter syndrome is something that I continue to struggle with. I think it’s something many creators struggle with. What I do to deal with imposter syndrome is something anybody can do. When I’m feeling overwhelmed by the feeling that I’m not good enough to do photography I take a step back. I make a mental list of how many photographers I follow, then I remind myself that I follow a lot of other photographers. Read more>>
Kristian Gilmore
This may sound cliche but it doesn’t make it less truthful… one day you will die. Now I know that sounds morbid but honestly we spend most of our time trying to escape death as if it doesn’t come anyway. I am more aware of the time God allowed me to have , now do I have a exact time/ day of my death of course not but I do no I shouldn’t waste my life. Somebody is counting on me to open or help open doors not braggingly but humanistically. If a thought comes across my mind I try as much as I can to completely disable that thought, does it work every time no, but is it getting better.. yes! Read more>>
Dionne Passacantando
I think overcoming imposter syndrome is something that I continue to work at and it demands consistency, just like exercising or going to therapy. We all have feelings of inadequacy at times but being someone that does experience high anxiety, it can heighten those feelings and create some uncertainty about what the hell I’m doing or where its going. In those moments, I have to remind myself to slow down and be present to really appreciate where my hard work and ambition have already taken me while simultaneously knowing that I will always strive to keep growing. Read more>>
Gina McGowan Cade
Did I overcome my imposter syndrome? There are days I fight through it. Read more>>
Daniela Zographos
Imposter Syndrome is REAL, and nobody warns you about this. Imposter syndrome doesn’t discriminate, it can find you in whatever industry you find yourself in. For me, it was in baking. Read more>>
Hannah Korte
To be honest I don’t think I have fully overcome it. But It’s important to remind yourself that you are in the room for a reason. People have come to you for your expertise and your work for a reason! You are good at what you do! It’s just important to keep reminding yourself of that! Read more>>
Ransom Ashley
I wouldn’t say I overcame imposter syndrome but I continue to work on understanding that intrusive self-limiting beliefs will likely be a normal occurence for me over the course of my career and life just as they are for many others, Something that helped me was realizing that these feelings are more rooted in perception than they are reality and if Meryl Streep, someone at the pinnacle of success in their craft, suffers from imposter syndrome than it really only has the power I give it. Read more>>
Karen Moreno Scott
The way I have personally tackled imposter syndrome is that I have learned to cultivate a relationship with it. Read more>>
Gabby Carr
The day I ever fully conquer imposter syndrome is the day I die. It’s definitely a process. When it flares up what helps me is to first look at what I have accomplished, my favorite pieces from my favorite photography sessions, how far I’ve come from where I started, and the relationships I’ve built with my clients and other local businesses that I partner with. Read more>>
Ivan and Maria Colmenares
Overcome the impostor syndrome is an everyday work, I would say that it requires to be in an active consciousness, and take my tasks into action showing my self that I am capable of make the work as long as a take the responsibilities needed to make it happen. To be determine to always keep trying it has showing me that I can do it. One of my saying is “for every no that I tell to myself, I look for 5 reasons that make me realize that I can make it. Read more>>
Eden Hadad
There’s a line in The Usual Suspects, written by the amazing Christopher McQuarrie: ‘The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.’ It’s gotta be the most memorable line of the whole film, at least for me. Read more>>
Youyin Zhang
First of all, make a correct assessment of yourself, clearly recognize your own shortcomings, but also grasp your own strengths. And this process of recognizing yourself is to keep trying and hitting the wall, putting yourself into the market assessment, the occasional success and failure to bring the emotional volatility will be washed away in countless attempts. Read more>>
Lindsey Popw
Imposter syndrome is something I still struggle with to this day. To me it’s not about overcoming it as I’m not sure if I ever will. Rather, it’s all about managing it and moving forward even if it’s still there. The first step for me to manage it was to immerse myself into groups with other writers where I quickly learned how common it is. Seeing so many other writers struggle with it made me feel like it was just part of the job in some strange way, and also brought me a level of comfort in feeling like I wasn’t alone. Read more>>
Loren Bouchard
As small business owners and experts in a niche area of photography, there are so many doubts that we have running our business. Will our clients like our work? Are we selling our service the right way? Is the content tailored to the right audience at the right time? Read more>>
FELIX IGORI RAMOS
I had to actually look up what is imposter syndrome to better understand how to answer this question. So I come from a working class Latino family from the Westside of Chicago. I am, with my brothers, First Generation Americans born on the mainland. My Father is from Guatemala and my mother is from Puerto Rico. My parents struggled to make a decent life for my brothers and I. Read more>>
Rye Von
Overcoming imposter syndrome continues to be a daily journey. When I started in the balloon industry, I would see pictures of beautiful balloon installations and amazing structures online. I remember wondering if I would ever be as talented as those artists. At the time it seemed unattainable and for a while, I believed it wasn’t. I continued to learn what I could about my industry and newfound craft gaining confidence as the months progressed. Read more>>
Gabrielle Estrella
Working in the artist industry is definitely hard. There is so much competition EVERYWHERE. I often still struggle with imposter syndrome, but having the right mindset is key to overcoming the mental block. Read more>>
Dreana Nealon
I would love to say I’ve overcome imposter syndrome but, the truth is, I still have times I need to work through the doubts and feelings of imposter syndrome. Read more>>
R. Michael Stapleton
When I was a wet behind the ears newly minted registered intern therapist, I had a bit of anxiety. I felt like a fraud and was worried that my clients would ‘find out’. Most of us can relate to feeling poorly equipped to do something or fill some role, even when we want to. Read more>>
Devin Brautigam
When I started out a few years ago, drones were somewhat newer especially to our area. Many folks never seen their hometowns and landmarks from the sky. Many people including myself fell in love with the spectacular view. Fast forward to today their quite popular. Read more>>
