My life has become pretty unruly and I clearly can’t give this group any kind of real attention 😭 Since I’m preaching about balance, I’m going to shut this down for now. Thanks for coming. See you on the flip side.

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You’ve earned your seat at the table. You’ve put in the work. And yet, that voice creeps in: "I don’t really belong here.""I was just lucky.""Someone else is more qualified." Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Impostor syndrome affects even the most accomplished women—especially in male-dominated industries, leadership roles, or career transitions. But here’s the truth: If you’re doubting yourself, it’s because you care. And if you care, you’re already ahead of the game. How to Spot It: 🔹 You downplay your success or deflect praise. 🔹 You feel like you need just one more certification, project, or win before you’re “ready.” 🔹 You hesitate to speak up or take on new challenges out of fear of being exposed. 🔹 You set impossibly high expectations for yourself and feel like you’re always falling short. You can push through it. But you have to work it. What Works (From Women Who’ve Been There): 💡 Keep a "Win Journal" – Write down every success, big or small. When doubt creeps in, read it. 💡 Dissect the thoughts around it - what's a fact and what's an opinion in your self talk around this? 💡 Reframe the Fear – Instead of “I don’t know enough,” try “I’m always learning, and I can do this.” 💡 Say Yes Before You Feel Ready – Growth happens outside your comfort zone. If you wait until you feel 100% ready, you’ll wait forever. 💡 Lean on Your Network – Surround yourself with women who lift you up, remind you of your value, and help you see yourself clearly. Impostor syndrome doesn’t go away overnight, but it loses power when we call it out, share our experiences, and take action anyway. ✨ What’s one strategy that’s helped you? Let’s build a list together. Drop your ideas below!

It's been a long month. In three weeks I've: - Lost my job - Started an unpredictable health diagnosis journey - Had my 22 year old ride or die cat be diagnosed with the beginning of the end But I'm in a remarkably calm mood. And I credit journaling. My journal has been ON FIRE lately. I've been burning up the pages. I find writing has been the biggest help in the last few years when things get hard, or confusing or I start to spin out. These are some prompts I've used lately. 1. What felt the hardest this week, and why? Walk through the specific moments that drained you. What emotions surfaced? What patterns do you notice? 2. What small wins did I have, even if they felt insignificant? Even in hard weeks, something went right. What did you handle well? What progress, however small, did you make? 3. What do I need to let go of before next week? Identify the stress, resentment, or expectations weighing you down. How can you shift your mindset or actions to move forward? 4. What support do I need right now? Whether it’s rest, boundaries, conversations, or self-compassion—what would genuinely help? How can you give yourself that? 5. If I could write a message to my future self, what would I say? Imagine yourself a month from now, past this struggle. What wisdom, reassurance, or motivation do you want to hear? These prompts helped me unpack everything, find perspective, and gave me a reset for what’s ahead.

A few years ago, I was completely burnt out after 20+ years in tech—especially as a woman in the industry. I felt empty inside, with no passion or joy. Each day became just another item to check off my to-do list. The burnout crept up so gradually that I thought it was just normal! When I finally talked to a therapist, I realized it wasn't. Being a "fix it" person, I dove into research and experimented with different approaches to healing. Through a combination of self-reflection, writing, community, and mindfulness, I've transformed into someone far removed from that burned-out person I used to be. That's why I created this community—to share what I've learned and build a space where we can support each other. To start: - Please write an intro post. Let us know who you are and why you're here. 😍 - Take the welcome poll and tell me what you're interested in - Check out the Classroom tab for what's new Welcome!