Why success feels empty. Imposter syndrome, self-worth, and achievement letdown do not disappear when you succeed.

In this episode, I talk about what it is like to finish something big - self-love affirmation cards - and still not feel proud, confident, or successful.

A few years ago, I worked with Penguin Random House to create self-love affirmation cards. The process forced me to confront imposter syndrome after success, the gap between external achievement and internal self-trust, and why success does not automatically make you feel better about yourself.

In this episode, I talk about:

Imposter syndrome after success and achievement letdown
Why success does not fix self-worth or self-trust
How I really feel about affirmations
Editing conflict and protecting your creative voice
Power dynamics in publishing and being afraid to push back
What I learned about book deals, contracts, and agents
Launching something publicly and still feeling conflicted
Learning how to take a win without minimizing it

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Jennifer Griffin | Chief National Security Correspondent at the Pentagon for Fox News | 01-20-26