Leaving Structure Behind
In May 2025, I made the decision to quit my job as a litigation paralegal. It was work I genuinely loved, but I no longer had the mental space to do it well while building something of my own. Leaving that structure was terrifying. For four months, my podcast made no income. During that time, my husband carried the financial weight of our household while I wrestled with guilt, fear, and self doubt. Even though I was technically doing the thing I dreamed about, I constantly questioned whether I was qualified to be here. This is the part of entrepreneurship that is rarely talked about. The emotional whiplash of freedom mixed with financial pressure. Consistency did not feel inspiring during that season. It felt heavy.The Mental Shift from Employee to Creator
One of the hardest parts of this transition was shifting my mindset. As an employee, consistency was built into my job. I showed up because I had to. As a creator, no one was checking in. No one was enforcing deadlines. That freedom exposed my imposter syndrome. I compared myself to podcasters who seemed more confident, more polished, and more established. I re-recorded episodes multiple times. I waited for things to feel perfect before releasing them. What I eventually realized is that perfectionism is often just fear wearing a productive outfit.Finding a Schedule That Fits Motherhood
Today, my schedule looks very different than it did before. I work from 9:30 to 2:30, focusing on podcast logistics, content creation, and partnerships. After that, I am fully in mom mode. Even with boundaries in place, balance is not guaranteed. I recently experienced a mental breakdown that forced me to confront how much pressure I was putting on myself. Consistency does not mean pushing through at all costs. Sometimes it means adjusting, resting, and recommitting. I learned to prioritize recording on Mondays and Tuesdays, knowing that school schedules and family needs make the rest of the week unpredictable. This kind of flexibility is essential for working moms who are building something alongside real life. Consistency is not free. It costs time, energy, and comfort. It can cost income and identity. It asks you to show up even when no one is watching and when the results are not immediate. But consistency also builds trust with yourself and with your community. Over time, showing up led to growth. It led to sponsorships. More importantly, it led to connection with women who saw themselves in my story. That is when I understood something important. Consistency is not about waiting for confidence to arrive. Confidence grows because you stayed consistent.Imposter Syndrome Does Not Mean You Are Unqualified
Imposter syndrome often shows up when you are doing something new and meaningful. It does not mean you are failing. It means you care. For working moms especially, imposter syndrome can be amplified by comparison and unrealistic expectations. We juggle careers, motherhood, and personal growth while questioning if we are doing any of it well enough. The truth is, consistency is built in imperfect conditions. It is built while learning, doubting, and evolving. You do not need to feel ready to show up. You just need to keep showing up. This episode, and this season, is a reminder that consistency is not about having it all figured out. It is about honoring your commitment even when confidence feels shaky. If you are navigating imposter syndrome while trying to stay consistent in your career, business, or creative work, know this. You are not alone. You are not behind. And you are capable of more than you think. 💌 Want More Stories Like This?
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