Episode 26 — Dealing with Imposter Syndrome in College —with Kim Nelson

It can be hard enough going into college at a young age wondering what you’re going to do for the rest of your life. With that comes many opinions being thrown out from every direction while also being surrounded by many other young adults, each on their own unique journey. It can be hard to not compare or question your own journey and passions. Though just because there might be doubt or question, doesn’t mean you aren’t fit for whatever you’re interested in pursuing!Kim Nelson, a mom, wife, artist and National Outreach Coordinator at CooperRiis Healing Community, struggled to believe that she could pursue her passion for art as a career. With a little bit of encouragement from her high school teachers and a mentor in college, she managed to get past her imposter syndrome and receive a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, all while being a full time mom and wife! Although Art Therapy is her passion, she is beyond happy to be spreading the good "CooperRiis word" as she calls it, from coast to coast as their National Outreach Coordinator. On this episode of Success is Subjective, Kim joins Joanna to share her journey going from a lost student, to a driven mom and an inspiration. Kim’s story and work helps those experiencing mental health challenges to find hope, believe in their dreams, and live out their passion. Listen in for Kim’s insight on how she navigated getting past imposter syndrome in college and how important it was for her to have the right people encouraging her along the way. What You Will LearnHaving a drive to make college work  Growing up focused on the arts! Having high school teachers who encouraged Kim to pursue art in collegeBeing the first of 5 siblings to go to collegeAfter researching Imposter Syndrome, it was a huge “ah ha!” moment for KimFeeling rushed to graduate but College isn’t going anywhere!Getting a job after college unrelated to her degreeGetting back to Kim’s art rootsThe gratitude Kim has for Lesley University's Art Therapy ProgramGoing to school while being a momThe importance of finding a mentor and seeking advice Connect with Kim NelsonKim Nelson of the CooperRiis Healing CommunityEmail [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Tune in RadioSponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]