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Outsmarting Impostor Syndrome

Online Space
with Vanessa
Starting Jun 27, 2024 10PM UTC
Updated Jun 27, 2024

About this Space

Welcome to Outsmarting Impostor Syndrome, a supportive space designed for creatives and high-achieving individuals to confront the negative thought patterns associated with impostor syndrome.

Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments, skills, and talents despite evidence of their competence. Those with impostor syndrome fear being exposed as “frauds,” often attributing success to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities. These feelings lead to anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.

Outsmarting Impostor Syndrome will delve into various themes including:

  • The influence of fear
  • Feelings of inadequacy
  • Self-worth
  • Managing setbacks
  • Unrealistic expectations
  • Parental validation, or lack thereof, in childhood
  • Peer comparison
  • Success

Outsmarting Impostor Syndrome aims to reframe self-doubt as a natural part of life, recognize that impostor syndrome is universal, and cultivate self-compassion.




"I have written 11 books, but each time I think, 'Uh oh, they're going to find out now. I've run a game on everybody, and they're going to find me out.'" - Maya Angelou

Meet the Keeper

Vanessa is a Los Angeles-based musician, writer, and recovering hot mess. She's confronted many challenges, from battling undiagnosed depression, to grappling with identity struggles, and fully acknowledges the difficulty of handling complex emotions alone. Through her journey of self-improvement, she's learned how to take action in her life, turning negative …

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