Okay guys, I am freaking out because I was featured on one of my favorite podcasts recently. My friend, Barbara Lee, the host of the sustainability podcast, Trash Talking With Eco-Warriors, invited me to speak about my experience as a thrift shopper. I was super flattered by her invitation and super nervous as well since this was my first time ever being interviewed! I felt a lot of impostor syndrome and wanted to dive more into those feelings.
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At first, I felt doubtful in this space of sustainability and questioned whether I was worth interviewing about this subject. I even suggested that she interview someone else because I felt like an amateur in this space. I was definitely suffering from impostor syndrome. Luckily, Barbara is freaking amazing and convinced me to share my voice and my story. So although I was nervous, I sucked it up and did the interview anyway.
When the interview was over I felt doubtful…and even worse, when the interview came out, I was too afraid to listen to it. My cousin is actually the one who convinced me to listen to the podcast episode. And guess what?! It was actually good! I couldn’t believe the crazy things I told myself. I was so nervous and so doubtful that I failed to realize that I KNOW what I’m talking about. I belong in this sustainable space and my voice deserves to be heard. And if I know anything, I KNOW thrifting! It’s so weird the things we tell ourselves and try to talk ourselves out of.
Overall, I’m glad this experience happened and glad I shared my story. The podcast episode covers my thrifting background, sustainable swap ideas, and helpful thrifting tips. I want to take the time to say if any of you feel like you’re not worthy enough or your perspective isn’t helpful and interesting, just know that none of those things are true. You are important. You are worthy. Your voice matters! If you need help realizing that worth, here are some tips to help overcome impostor syndrome.
BONUS: Thrift Shopping Tips Shared in The Podcast Episode:
- Use Yelp to search for the best thrift stores in your area
- Bring a friend to help you pick out items
- Be Patient
- Don’t believe the stigma that thrifting is “dirty”
- Don’t dig through the racks, instead browse down the aisles until something catches your eyes
Thank you so much Trash Talking with Eco Warriors for having me on the show and helping me realize my worth in this space!
Have you ever experienced impostor syndrome?
