Imposter. Fraud. Con artist. Harsh words. But how many of us have whispered them to ourselves in the quiet moments before a pitch, a promotion, or a big presentation?In this deeply honest episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, Subha and Hasita unpack the universal (yet often hidden) feeling of impostor syndrome. From startup founders to world-class actors like Tom Hanks and Michelle Obama, no one seems entirely immune.So how do we show up, even when we’re convinced we’re not ready?And what does it really take to reframe self-doubt into growth?Chapter Guide:00:00 Highlights00:57 Introduction02:20 Do We All Feel Like Frauds? 06:00 Startups, Pressure & Not Knowing 10:10 High Achievers, Higher Doubts 13:00 Firsts, Fakes & Feeling Exposed 17:00 Why Creative Work Feels Personal 21:05 Reframing the Fear 26:10 You’re New, Not a Fraud 29:00 Safe Spaces, Mentors & Mirrors 32:00 Validation is Not a Dirty Word 33:40 If Jerry Seinfeld Doesn’t Feel It... 34:32 Read, Watch, Listen: Our Picks #impostorsyndrome #selfdoubt #startuplife #careergrowth #womeninbusiness #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast--------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)