Who Am I Not To? A Mindset Shift to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Apr 22, 2025

Explore the journey through imposter syndrome, where self-doubt and fears can stifle growth. Embrace fear as a catalyst for success and learn that confidence comes through consistent action, not perfection. Discover the value of shifting your mindset from 'Who am I to…?' to 'Who am I not to?' Personal stories highlight the struggles and triumphs of a first-generation Latina entrepreneur. This conversation serves as an empowering reminder to confront limiting beliefs and unlock your true potential.

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INSIGHT

Imposter Syndrome as Second Skin

Imposter syndrome feels like a second skin, not just a temporary feeling.
It often stems from backgrounds shaped by lack and want, influencing self-doubt deeply.

ADVICE

Action Reduces Fear

Take action even when scared to lessen fear and self-doubt.
Permission to move forward dissolves impostor feelings over time.

ANECDOTE

Jasmine's Fear and Confidence Reality

Jasmine was confident outwardly but felt doubt and fear inside.
She embraces being scared as a sign of doing something significant and growing.

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Have you ever looked around your business, your dream, your life and thought: “Who am I to be here?”

Yeah. Me too.

This episode is a raw, real, and honest repurposed interview from when I was a guest on the Go Getters Podcast with my southern soul sister, Kayse Morris. And we’re tackling something that every single entrepreneur deals with—Imposter Syndrome.

You know that voice—the one that says:

You’re not good enough.
Someone else is already doing it.
What if you fail?
Who do you think you are?

I’ve been there. And in this conversation, I share the exact mindset shift that helped me silence that voice and finally start moving forward with boldness.

Instead of asking, “Who am I to…?”

I began asking, “Who am I not to?”

Let that sit for a moment.

👆 That right there became my daily reminder: I was born for this.

Not because I had all the answers, funding, experience, or confidence.

But because I was willing to show up, learn as I went, and take action even when I was terrified.

You’ll also hear me share:

The weight of being a first-generation Latina entrepreneur
What it felt like to wear “imposter syndrome” like a varsity jacket
How being scared is actually a sign you’re doing something big
Why confidence isn’t a prerequisite—it’s a result of consistent action

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, this is your pep talk in podcast form.

Let’s throw off the jacket of fear, stop waiting for permission, and remind ourselves that we were made for more.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:59] Why imposter syndrome hits harder than we expect—and how to define it in a way that resonates.

[02:24] My "varsity jacket" analogy that perfectly illustrates how imposter syndrome lingers.

[03:19] The mindset shift that changed everything: “Who am I not to do this?”

[03:39] Does confidence come naturally? Jasmine sets the record straight (and shares her hilarious “lawyer from birth” story).

[05:10] Why being scared doesn’t mean you’re not ready—it means you’re doing something meaningful.

[06:50] My advice for entrepreneurs still waiting to feel “ready.”

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