this title for this episode is one of my mottos, "if you're not ready, get ready." as someone who was experiencing imposter syndrome long before i knew there was a term for it, i've had to learn ways to acknowledge feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. we define the term "imposter syndrome," as feelings of inadequacy despite evident success. as a student, an artist, and an educator, there have been many moments where i felt unprepared or unworthy of the opportunities that came my way. i share some of my experiences dealing with imposter syndrome as a student and as an educator and reflect on strategies i took to give myself a fair shot. this episode introduces quotes that might help us to remain grounded when these feelings arise.