Join us (Alix Robinson & Colleen O’Dea) - self proclaimed ‘fake it til you make it’ experts - as we navigate the highs and lows of being a woman - both personally and professionally - and how the pressure and overwhelm of trying to ‘do it all’ often leads to feeling like an imposter in our own lives.
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S2 - Episode 20 - The Ultimate Speed Round Show Down Season Finale
Season 2 · Episode 20
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 33:41
We close our second season with The Ultimate Speed Round Show Down as we dip into our box of questions and seek to share a little more about ourselves!
In this episode you'll find a few laughs, a few touching moments, a great many surprises, a few things you likely already know... but mostly, just Alix and Colleen being completely themselves.
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who've listened and cheered us on throughout Season 2. We've renewed ourselves for a third season (starting up in September) so if you'd like to join us, please reach out through our website at https://www.impostersisters.com/ and we'll see about getting you on! AND... if you're feeling Imposter Syndrome about being on a podcast, it's possible this is the perfect one to be on!!
Special thanks to the amazing women who've shared their stories and opened up to us... we truly appreciate and learn from each and every one of you.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
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On this episode of Imposter Sisters we chat with fellow podcaster Jess Clerk about her “Year of Confidence” project, its impact on her journey, and how she transformed into the ultimate hype girl.
Inspired by Shonda Rhimes's "Year of Yes", Jess created the "Year of Confidence" project to try new things, find who she was... what made her Jess. When the year was up, she realized she wasn't done and with everything she'd learned in that 365 days... she simply kept on going with the solid knowledge that she no longer needed to be perfect... and had so much to share.
As she gathered women around her, Jess built an online community, "Selfish Sisterhood", that has grown to include both events and retreats. In fact, if you're on a journey to embrace your authentic self and connect with incredible people, check out the two-day "Speak Up!" conference happening early October in Halifax.
We chatted with Jess about her 10-10-10 theory, ditching being perfect, boosting others up, helping and serving like-minded women, being broken, meditating, breathwork, realizing you aren't alone, authenticity, and more.
Jess Clerk exudes LOVE. She's bright, lively, warm, kind... and makes you feel ABSOLUTELY AMAZING by simply being in her light.
********** The Imposter Sisters are truly thrilled to have Jess in our circle and look forward to collaborating together soon!
********** Welcome to our sisterhood Jess! We Love You!
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
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Give Jess a follow on Instagram @selfishconfidence and . You can find Alix Robinson and Colleen O’Dea on Instagram at and also at (Alix) and (Colleen)… or, often in person .MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free]Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Te
S2 - Episode 10 - Krista Smith - Spreading Confetti
Season 2 · Episode 10
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 • Duration 53:35
Krista Smith is a former elementary school teacher turned coach turned web designer turned StoryBrand Certified Marketing Guide! Currently, she serves women over 40 who want to make the moves to have a thriving online business.
Krista is a single mom who enjoys her life with her daughter and her 7-year-old springer spaniel, Riley. She's curious, optimistic, and lives for supporting and elevating other women (Krista, not Riley. Riley is mostly known for his adorable bum wiggle!)
In this episode, Krista shares with us the biggest reason why she is who she is! We chatted about working towards living life to the fullest, chasing dreams, facing adversity and working through it. We talked about when and where Imposter Syndrome shows up for Krista, how she deals with "soloist" category, and how "Responsibility Krista" takes over from time to time.
Along with Krista's perspective on life, we chatted about working online, spreading confetti (liking, sharing and commenting), her upcoming retreat, supporting women online, patting yourself on the back, questioning your inner voice, learning your lessons, facing negative comments, surrounding yourself with good people. and hooray folders!
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
You can find Alix Robinson and Colleen O’Dea on Instagram at @ImposterSisters and also at (Alix) and (Colleen)… or, often in person .MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free]Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?Here are a few quizzes to try!
S2 - Episode 9 - Alicia Simms - Have Trailer Will Travel
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 01:03:29
If you attended “The Imposter Roster”, our live podcast and networking event, you know that Alicia Simms is a ROCK STAR!
Alicia is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. She and her husband, Tyson, are also co-producers and hosts of Trailer Travels on Eastlink Community TV.
In this episode we chat about Alicia’s business endeavours, her life in Truro, and how she’s currently living in an airstream trailer with plans for hitting the road!
As a SuperHuman and Perfectionist, Alicia talks about how Imposter Syndrome appears in every aspect of her life. Despite her apprehensions, she lives by the mantra to “feel the fear and do it anyway.” We chat about anxiety, panic attacks, negative self-talk, imposter syndrome and relationships, finding your place online, trying new things, negative online comments, normalizing tough days, fashion for every body, being courageous and confident, and the need for hype girls.
It was a pleasure to have Alicia as our guest at The Imposter Roster. Her energy and passion shine bright.
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
S2 - Episode 8 - A Very Special Imposter Holiday Episode
Season 2 · Episode 8
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 37:09
Does December overwhelm you? Do you find the holidays a struggle at times? Are you feeling a little less than joyful and wondering if others feel the same? On this Holiday Episode of Imposter Sisters, Alix and Colleen dig into the ups and downs of the season.
We chat about the magic we strive for, the expectations we have difficulty meeting, and the letdown and disappointment when those expectations fall short. We talk about family dynamics, being alone and/or being with too many people, negative triggers, splitting the holidays after a divorce, dealing with death and grief, difficulties around finances and so much more.
While we chat about all the tough stuff, we also share a few tips for getting through the season when the jolly has up and left!
While the holidays are joyous, they can also be pretty tough. If you're going through a difficult time this season, we're sending you love and light.
xo Alix and Colleen
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?
Serial entrepreneur and doer of cool things, Nicole Myles Brook joins us at the Mic. As the 1st female president of a 78 year old business, Nicole chats about how this position came to be and how the role has changed her as she fought through thoughts around both nepotism and imposter syndrome.
Nicole talks about bringing your “whole self” to the role, her fears around failure (especially during the pandemic), her learning curve to get into this position, and how proud she is that she bet on herself.
Along with her position as President of Big Eric’s, Nicole and her husband own The Nook on Gottingen Street - a Social Enterprise coffee shop helping out people in the Halifax community. We chat about how they started the initiative and how important it is to give back.
In this episode we chat about trusting your intuition, allowing ourselves to see what others see, jumping into a project even when you don’t think you’re ready, ADHD, Leading Ladies Networking, Harvard Business School. Women's Equity Lab and more.
Join us in welcoming Nicole Myles Brook to the Imposter Sisters
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
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LINKS:
Give Nicole a follow on Instagram @nicolemylesbrook. Follow along her various projects at Big Erics, The Nook, Women's Equity Lab and Leading Ladies. You can find Alix Robinson and Colleen O’Dea on Instagram at and also at (Alix) and (Colleen)… or, often in person .MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
DeeDee Morris tells a story with her photography… and it’s not by accident. She spends time with her subjects prior to putting them in front of the lens so both their authenticity and her magic shine through.
In our latest episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with DeeDee about her craft, her creativity, and her parenthood journey. Self-categorized as Imposter Syndrome's “Natural Genius”, DeeDee discusses how difficult it is to NOT get things perfect the first time. And how she’s pushing herself to try creative projects other than photography - to allow herself room to grow.
We chatted about burnout, creative boredom, being a late-stage mom, social media’s impact on our feelings around motherhood, resting to allow your imagination to shine, when and how to compare yourself to others, and so much more.
DeeDee shares many nuggets and insights about being a creative. She was truly a joy to interview and we’re absolutely sure you’ll enjoy spending this time with her.
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
S2 - Episode 5 - Sam Madore - From Self Sabotage to Self Advocate and beyond.
Season 2 · Episode 5
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 53:40
It’s not surprising that Sam’s last name rhymes with adore because we absolutely adore her!! In this week’s episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with Sam, podcaster at Let Me Overthink About It”, on mental illness, podcasting, entrepreneurship, PMDD, “playing the victim”, comparing yourself to others, being hard on yourself, the difference between men and women, speaking up for yourself, ageing, and self sabotage to name a few things!
Categorizing herself as a perfectionist, Sam is open, vulnerable, warm and completely authentic. Sam loves reading, writing and long walks on the beach! :) She allows herself to feel what she’s feeling but doesn’t let herself stay in that spot for too long.
This episode is about Self Sabotage, being a Self Advocate, and so much more!
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The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?
Gabby Chan loves going on dates whether it’s a night out with her finance, a fun time out with friends, or a lunch date with her parents… so, sharing about food, restaurants, and places to visit just happened naturally for Gabby. While she shares on her own page, she also spent a few months running the Date Night Halifax account (which she’s recently moved on from.)
When not sharing on line with the love of her life, Gabby is a cardiac care nurse who is deeply devoted to her patients. Nursing and helping others comes naturally to Gabby and, it’s something she actually shares with her fiancé as he’s a nurse too!
Gabby chatted about where Imposter Syndrome appears in her life, growing up with social media, struggles with her mental health, being vulnerable online and comparing herself to others.
We also chatted about the benefits of social media… the actual SOCIAL part of building a community, finding ways to combat Imposter Syndrome as a Perfectionist/Expert, and embracing the happy moments amongst the chaos.
********** The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
S2 - Episode 3 - Erica Thompson - The Importance of Community
Season 2 · Episode 3
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Duration 54:23
On this episode of Imposter Sisters, Alix brings another family member to the mic as we introduce you to her sister, Erica Thompson.
Erica lives in the NWT and is an award winning educator and consultant working with Indigenous Youth. Erica has certainly felt Imposter Syndrome through the years. In the early days of teaching, she knew she didn’t know everything she needed to know as anyone new to a teaching career would feel. She found her place creating innovative and amazing land-based programs for her students and in 2017, was awarded The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Erica currently consults with the school board to help build programs that are authentic to the Indigenous community. Our conversation with her was completely fascinating as Erica talks about what she has to offer, her experience, and her questions about whether or not she’s the right person to hold this position of authority.
We chat about the need for community through celebrations and through tough times, how Erica re-energizes through “chamber days”, what she’s learned and loved about living up North, and about being embraced and welcomed into a community she now calls home.
********** The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free]Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 Every Day I’m Branding Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by wolfgangwoehrle, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 Every Day I’m Branding Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by wolfgangwoehrle, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free] Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868 Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
MUSIC CREDITS: Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5 The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5
