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🌟 Remarkable Monday, Mar. 4
Empowering Women, Confronting Self-Doubt, and Discovering Your Niche
Mark Patterson
04 Mar • Est. Reading Time: 6 minutes
Here’s to a REMARKABLE MONDAY, my friend! In this week’s edition:
Encouraging the women who made history in our lives.
Debunking self-doubt.
Finding your “white space.”
But before we get into it, a big shout out to my podcast ConvoRoom: Conversations with mentors, moguls and legends. Listen to the latest episode here.
Debunking Self-Doubt
Imposter syndrome, initially termed "imposter phenomenon," is a psychological condition where high-achieving individuals struggle to acknowledge their success, attributing it to luck rather than skill.
Though not an official medical diagnosis, it's recognized as a valid phenomenon often associated with anxiety or depression, characterized by behaviors like perfectionism, feeling unworthy, downplaying accomplishments, and fear of success or failure.
Factors such as gender and race can contribute, with women and people of color more susceptible due to potential underrepresentation. Research indicates around 70% of individuals may experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives.
New situations may stoke old fears; future sensations of inadequacy might reawaken long-forgotten insecurities. But the more we are aware of our anxieties, the more we communicate about them, and the smarter we are about how they operate, the easier they’ll be to shrug off the next time they pop up.
Imposter syndrome will have you incorrectly believing you are not in the same category as “them” – whoever they are. The next time you sense that lie trying to creep up, I want you to remember this: You are enough, my friend. You are enough.
Instead, I encourage you to channel that energy into discovering your unique “white space”—an area where you can offer distinct value in the market. White space represents untapped opportunities or underserved areas where your expertise can shine.
As marketers and creators often say, “The riches are in the niches,” referring to specialized segments of the market. These niches are specific groups of people with particular needs or interests eagerly awaiting what you have to offer.
But your potential lies dormant until you unlock it from within your mind. It's time to unleash it! Be open to serving their needs and making your expertise available to them rather than doubting yourself.
Check out some inspiring stories of women who dared to defy self-doubt, find their white space, and make history in their area of influence:
BUSINESS
Ericka Pittman on Earn Your Leisure
As we celebrate Women's History Month, meet a contemporary history-making woman, marketing extraordinaire Ericka Pittman. She delves into the evolving world of influencer marketing and the unique challenges faced by accomplished Black women in finding partners. Pittman’s insights not only provide valuable perspectives on marketing but also highlight the experiences of successful women making waves in business.
INSPIRATION
Meet Tricia Clarke-Stone
Clarke-Stone is the founder and CEO of SHIFT, an innovation, marketing and product development studio. They build products, intellectual property, brands, stories, and connections, helping their clients remain relevant, profitable, and impactful. Back when she led WP_narrative, she was the brains behind the #BackedByAxe campaign to promote an upcoming season of Showtime hit television show “Billions.”
ENTERTAINMENT
Calling All Side Hustlers!
Tune in to this must-watch show where ambitious women receive mentorship from investors Emma Grede and Ashley Graham as they work on their side hustles. With guidance and support, they aim to turn their passions into full-time careers, making this an inspiring journey to follow.
Before I let you go, I want to give you a call to action. In honor of Women’s History Month, can you think of a woman in your life who has made an impact? I want you to let her know you are thinking of her today. Let her know you appreciate her. If she is no longer with us in the flesh, I ask that you pay it forward by committing an act of kindness in her name.
If you are reading this far…
I hope this message finds you well. I’m sharing from my heart in hopes that you will be inspired to unearth and live out your God-given purpose. Hopefully, something I said resonated. I would love to hear from you if so. Please feel free to reach out to me on social media. FYI: I’m mostly active on Instagram these days. If you were forwarded this message, you can subscribe here to receive thoughts like this directly in your inbox. And don’t forget to check out the latest episode of my podcast, ConvoRoom with Mark Allen Patterson.
See you next week,
