Imposter Syndrome—What If It’s Just Proof You’re Growing?

Let’s talk about imposter syndrome—that sneaky little voice that tells you you’re not good enough, not experienced enough, or just not enough. I know it well. It shows up for me about once or twice a month, right when I’m about to step into something new, take on a bigger challenge, or put myself out there.

But lately, I’ve been rethinking it.

I saw Ilona Maher, an Olympic rugby player, casually say: “I don’t have imposter syndrome.” And my first thought was, Wait, we’re allowed to just… not have it?
>>Check out her interview here<<

What If Imposter Syndrome is Just a Sign You’re Growing?

For so long, I thought imposter syndrome was something I had to overcome, like a flaw I needed to fix. But what if it’s not a weakness? What if it’s actually proof that we’re growing?

Because here’s the thing: that self-doubt, while uncomfortable, fuels my fire. It pushes me to be better—to grow as a photographer, a social media manager, a mother, and a creative. It forces me to step outside my comfort zone, take risks, and keep learning.

If we never felt that doubt, wouldn’t that mean we were just standing still?

Can I Reframe the Narrative For You?

I’m not saying imposter syndrome is fun. But what if instead of seeing it as a reason to shrink back, we see it as a sign that we’re stepping into something bigger? That we’re on the edge of leveling up?

The next time you feel imposter syndrome creeping in, ask yourself:
✅ Is this fear, or is this growth?
✅ Would I even feel this way if I wasn’t about to do something important?
✅ What would Ilona Maher say right now?

(Pretty sure she’d tell us to own our space and keep going.)

Final Thoughts

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It means you care. It means you’re stretching beyond what feels comfortable. And honestly? That’s where the magic happens.

So keep showing up, keep pushing through the doubt, and keep making the art you’re meant to make. You belong here.

Talk soon,
Kate