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This week's episode features Nir Bashan , a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Nir authored the book "Creator Mindset" available wherever you get books. Nir and I discuss the feeling of not fitting in and finding your career groove. Great episode!  FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep.com and enter promo code PDKMO at checkout for 15% off. If you would like to be...

This week's episode features Charlie Hides , host of my pandemic obsession, Isolation Bingo . Charlie has a successful entertainment career, including comedy, Youtube , and season 9 of Ru Paul's Drag Race. In terms of imposter syndrome, we discuss the feeling of being "other than" and caring less about things as you age. This is a great interview!  If this podcast helps one person feel less a...

For this week's episode, I spoke with Sophia Z. Sophia is a civil engineer, and a delight to talk with. We discuss creating spaces when you feel there are none, and making things come into fruition when they don't exist. We talk about harnessing your power in a male-dominated field, and the notion of a work-life balance, and how that can lend into imposter syndrome. Plus, Sophia REALLY LOVES Calif...

This week's episode features Michael Foster . Michael is an art director, who got his start at a young age. We discuss creativity, what makes us tick, and how adaptable humans are. Michael has felt imposter syndrome through multiple facets of his life. Most recently, he helped co-author a book called " Manifestos, Reinventions & Declarations: Notes on Living through History in the Making ", wh...

For this week's episode, I spoke with Brenden Kumarasamy, a charismatic guy who started MasterTalk . Brenden projects confidence and inspires others to get good at public speaking. Imposter syndrome can creep in when you are not being authentic to yourself, but he found a way to smash through the negativity. Imposter syndrome impacts everyone differently, and if this podcast helps, then it is doin...

In this week’s episode, I interview my former-coworker, Julia. Julia is one of the brightest and kindest people I’ve ever worked with, and that’s because her brain is brilliant. As an adult, she was diagnosed with autism, helping her connect the dots to what made her different and unique. I loved this interview, because I got to really know my lunch break buddy better, and I’m happy to report her...

This week's episode features Hanna Ward , who hosts the "Say What?" Podcast , which explores the idea of faith, purity, and what it means to be womenx. Hanna has felt imposter syndrome based on purity culture and her faith community. We conclude that authenticity is so important. This is a great talk, and I am excited to share it with you.  FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep...

This week's bonus episode features my friend Kara, who I have known since college. Today is Kara's birthday, so my gift to her is making her listen to her own voice (not sorry about it). Kara and I discuss being the weird kid, never fitting in, and imposter syndrome in regards to breaking into a new career. It's a great listen! Please enjoy it, and happy birthday! FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of P...

This week's episode features Lee Chambers , a psychologist and life coach, dedicated to helping people achieve greater wellbeing. Lee is also a father, author, and business owner. Lee has felt imposter syndrome as a young male not seeing role models that fit his mold, as well as achievements within his career.  FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep.com and enter promo code PDKM...

This week's episode features the lovely Rahbin Shyne. Rahbin is a teacher, and podcast host of 365 Brothers . She has felt imposter syndrome in many facets of her life, and the conversation was awesome. I was also on another podcast last week, called My Way Of Thinking . Feel free to check it out! FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep.com and enter promo code PDKMO at checkout for 1...

This episode features David Mielke, an LGBTQIA+ actor who has spent much of his career feeling like an imposter. From Canada to Hollywood, the fear of authenticity due to sexuality and the political climate carried. He now lives happily in a Yurt with his partner, producing youtube Broadway spoof-hits. He is a delight to speak with, and has a lot to say about being true to who you are. FYI: Enjoy...

This week's guest is Stephen Settanni , comedian, and host of " A Comedy Advice Podcast ". We talk about imposter syndrome, and how that can manifest in comedy, as well as hosting a podcast where you have to be funny and perform. This is a great conversation. If this helps one person than we have done our job.  FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep.com and enter promo code PDKM...

Bonus Episode 11 - Living Authentically with Mel Rose This bonus episode features an interview I did with the lovely Mel Rose, a woman empowerment coach who actually encouraged me to start this podcast. Now, as we celebrate 2,000+ streams, and are speaking with people worldwide, I feel very grateful for the conversation we had in February 2020. Melanie just recently took some huge steps in her per...

This week's guest is E linor Moshe , founder of The Construction Coach , Podcast host of Constructing You , author of Constructing your Career , and motivational speaker. We discuss success, failures, wealth, and wanting more for yourself. We also touch on how imposter syndrome can sneak its way into your life at times, especially when you may feel outnumbered or less than. This was a fun conversa...

Joanna Vargas is a badass business coach, and serial entrepreneur who thrives creatively through art/creation/marketing and more. Joanna has owned many businesses, and currently has two awesome podcasts: The Get Up Girl , and Dance Your Life . Imposter syndrome has crept into her life when she hasn't been authentic to herself. Joanna is a very confident human with a lot of great advice to share, a...

Bonus Episode 10 - Following Your Passion Projects, Featuring Photographer, Anna Knutson This bonus episode features an interview I did with the lovely Anna Knutson, a Kansas City-based photographer. Anna is a huge champion of following what drives her soul and sticking to her passion projects (e.g. photography). Anna and I met through Peloton, and both have that as well as Charlie Hides virtual d...

This week's episode features Danika Foley, who works in television broadcasting. Danika also owns and hosts a community for women of all walks of life through her B/Vlog Ibedamned, and hosts a weekly live broadcast interviewing people. My interview will be an hour after releasing this, and I will share it to the social media pages for this podcast. Danika has felt imposter syndrome in so many face...

Bonus Episode 9: DANG MY TWO STATES ARE ON FIRE AGAIN!! Yep, this bonus episode is dedicated to wildfire relief in Northern California and the high country of Colorado. I'm from Colorado and have extended family in California. While I live down south in San Diego, I still hate that my new state is on fire, as well as my home state.  My friend Sarah Hoffman and I have known one another since 2...

This week's episode features CJ Walley, a screenwriter, and creator of Script Revolution . CJ has felt imposter syndrome in multiple facets of his life, and has found a way to combat it. He discusses his journey to finding the right path, as well as the need to do what drives your soul. This was a delightful interview, and I am excited to share it with you.  Connect with CJ: https://cjwalley....

Bonus Episode 8: Podcasts on Podcasts Featuring Zander Stone from "Recollections Podcast" Zander interviewed me for his podcast in May of this year, and I've been sitting on this interview. We decided to cross-promote, and this week seemed like the perfect time to release it as a bonus. I was recently featured on another podcast called 2Rich2Miss, and I felt like releasing this episode to promote...

This week's episode features Melissa Narvaez, who is an influential latinx woman in her community of tech. Melissa has dealt with imposter syndrome in regards to feeling out of place in terms of being someone who does not natively speak the language coming from Venezuela in her industry, as well as other reasons. Imposter syndrome impacts everyone in a different way, and I am excited to share her...

Bonus Episode 7: For this bonus episode, I am pairing it to an interview I did with my friend Liz, who I went to elementary school with. Liz is an educator in Colorado, and at the time of this interview, had no idea what the school year was going to look like. She has been onboarded for a new school year now virtually, so I felt this was relevant to release. A school among a pandemic? Just how muc...

This week's episode features Skyler Hurt, a television idea developer in Los Angeles. Skyler came onto my radar because I heard her on another podcast on a road trip to move to San Diego, and reached out to her. She's just as lovely as she sounds, and has felt imposter syndrome in a few facets of her life, including leaving the Mormon church. We talk about life, love, and the fact that Jim Halpert...

Bonus Episode 5 -  Learning To Boss Up During The Pandemic with Jess Dukes of Becoming Babe AF Podcast Chelsea Pearl, a content creator, and social media influencer shared my podcast this week. This week, I was included in a round-up of womxn-led podcasts that she's been enjoying. It's an honor to be part of the list of 6 she chose, and I am going to share the link here: https://chelseapearl....

This week's episode features social media influencer, Candice Horbacz. Candice talks about her career path, and transition, as well as the feeling of imposter syndrome in regards to achievements and life choices. Candice is an incredibly fun person to talk to, and I am excited to share her story with you. Imposter syndrome impacts everyone in a different way. A reminder: If this podcast helps one...