DiscoverFlourish: The Creative Business Podcast17 // Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)
17 // Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)

17 // Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)

Update: 2025-09-02
Share

Description

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


Today’s Takeaway:


  • 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


Links and Resources:


Comments 
loading
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

17 // Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)

17 // Reframing Imposter Syndrome in Your Creative Business (so it doesn’t hold you back)

Meg | Fizz and Flourish