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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 13 MIN

Imposter Syndrome During Reinvention: The Identity Shift No One Talks About

from Good Girls Get Rich by Karen Yankovich

You know that strange, disoriented feeling when you've accomplished so much… and yet you know there's more? Not burnout. Not failure. Not dissatisfaction. But that subtle, unsettling identity shift that happens when you're stepping into your next level. In this episode, we're talking about reinvention — not the glossy, Instagram version — but the psychological shift that happens when you move from who you've been known for… into who you're becoming. Because here's the truth: imposter syndrome hits differently during reinvention. Not because you're unqualified. But because you're not fluent yet in the next version of you. We unpack: Why identity work always lags behind growth The grief that quietly shows up when you release a former version of yourself Why women tie worth to mastery (and how that keeps us stuck) How hustle culture makes reinvention harder than it needs to be Why community shortens the imposter syndrome phase How to create a "bridge identity" while you step into your next chapter Why belonging is claimed — not earned If you've been thinking: "Do I still belong here?" "Am I too late?" "Who am I to talk about this?" "Did I miss my window?" This episode is for you. You're not behind. You're not lost. You're becoming. And you don't have to reinvent alone.   Resources Mentioned In The Episode: Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedinsuccesstips  Learn more about The Visibility Salon: https://visibilitysalon.com   Magical Quotes From The Episode: "You're not uncomfortable because you're incapable. You're uncomfortable because you're not fluent yet in who you're becoming." "Reinvention isn't erasure. It's integration." "Belonging isn't something you earn after you feel ready. You claim it — and then the confidence follows."   Help Us Spread The Word! It would be awesome if you shared the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast with your fellow entrepreneurs on Twitter. Click here to tweet some love! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW! And if you're moved to, kindly leave us a rating and review. Maybe you'll get a shout out on the show!   Ways to Subscribe to Good Girls Get Rich: Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via PlayerFM Good Girls Get Rich is also on Spotify Take a listen on Podcast Addict

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