"Imposter Syndrome Is A Choice." — Ep74

Do it bold. Do it scared. 💥 That’s the mindset Spelmanite and budding entrepreneur Chelsea Mendes brings to this episode—and trust, you’ll want to take notes. From battling epilepsy and dismantling impostor syndrome to flipping South by Southwest into a networking goldmine, Chelsea is all about turning purpose into power. She’s the voice behind the Mental Breakdown podcast, the force behind the Playing by the Rules Intellectual Property Symposium, and the founder of Before You Get Signed—a platform helping Black creatives protect what’s theirs. In this conversation, Chelsea gets real about why she says, “impostor syndrome is a choice,” the truth about opportunity vs. excuse, and how HBCUs like Spelman shape leaders—not just graduates. This one’s for the go-getters, creatives, and student leaders ready to own their narrative and protect their dreams. 🎓✨ Tap in—success doesn’t wait! 🔥 ______ All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou Watch on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Connect on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu