Episode 186: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – A Personal Reflection for Women Entrepreneurs

Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and today we’re wrapping up our June series with a deeply personal and widely relatable topic—overcoming imposter syndrome. As women entrepreneurs, no matter how many milestones we hit or accolades we earn, self-doubt can still sneak in. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to share my own journey with imposter syndrome—how it showed up, how I managed it, and how you can too.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the voice of imposter syndrome

• Reframe self-doubt as a sign of growth

• Own your wins unapologetically

• Surround yourself with support that lifts you up

You’ll walk away with practical steps and personal encouragement to rise above the doubt and claim your space in business confidently.

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⏱️ Timestamps & Key Segments

(00:00) Welcome & Episode Introduction
We kick off with an honest reflection about the persistence of imposter syndrome in the entrepreneurial journey—and why this episode matters now more than ever.

(01:00) Empower Her Summer Strategy Reminder
Philippa shares a timely invitation to plan your fall business success with the Empower Her Program—customized support is just a click away. [INSERT LINK]

(02:00) Recognizing Imposter Syndrome’s Voice
That nagging inner voice that whispers, “Who am I to be doing this?” is familiar to many of us. Learn how to identify it and stop it from taking over your narrative.
✍️ Action Step: Start tracking when self-doubt arises. Write it down. Then ask, “Is this a fact or just fear?”

(03:30) Reframing Doubt as Growth
Doubt isn’t a dead end—it’s often the signpost that you’re growing. Discover how to flip the narrative and see discomfort as evidence of expansion.
🌀 Action Step: When imposter thoughts creep in, replace “I’m not ready” with “I’m growing into this next season.”

(04:30) Owning Your Achievements
Stop minimizing your brilliance! Philippa discusses the power of creating a “win list” and how acknowledging your successes builds sustainable confidence.
🏆 Action Step: Make your win list—record all your business achievements and refer to it whenever doubt strikes.

(05:30) The Power of Community
Isolation feeds imposter syndrome, while community starves it. Hear how Philippa