#17: Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Who am I to be doing this?”
Maybe you’ve launched something new, finally started calling yourself a business owner, or set your prices with confidence - and then boom…imposter syndrome sneaks in and makes you question everything.
If that sounds familiar, you are so not alone.
In this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast, we’re diving into the very real, very sneaky world of imposter syndrome in your creative business, and how to reframe self-doubt so it doesn’t hold you back from showing up, sharing your work, and building the business you actually want.
Whether you’re a designer, illustrator, product-based business, or artist trying to turn your creativity into income, this episode will help you spot imposter syndrome when it shows up…and start moving through it with a bit more clarity and kindness.
What We Cover in This Episode:
What imposter syndrome really is (and why it’s so common for creatives)
How it shows up in your business decisions, from pricing your work to launching a product
Why waiting to “feel ready” is keeping you stuck
How to reframe self-doubt into a sign of growth, not failure
The truth about calling yourself a business owner before the sales roll in
Practical mindset tools to use when the “you’re not good enough” voice kicks in
Why comparison on social media can trigger imposter syndrome (and how to protect your focus)
My recent pricing wobble, and how a creative friend helped me see it for what it was
You’ve felt like you’re faking it in your creative business
You’re holding back from launching or promoting your work because of fear or doubt
You’ve started to compare your Year One to someone else’s Year Five
You want practical ways to deal with the emotional side of being a creative entrepreneur
Today’s Takeaways:
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