If you are unfamiliar with IMPOSTER SYNDROME, it refers to the feeling that arises when you compare yourself. Wikipedia defines it as “a pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud". In this episode, we invite you to adopt a couple of simple practices that can help you remove the pressure of showing a perfect version of yourself by becoming more present and placing your focus on the remarkable people and circumstances that are all around you and available to you all the time. We also invite you to take part in the #unselfie challenge, here are the steps to participate 👈 Step 1. Take a picture of someone who is in your everyday life and who in a way is a superhero to you 📸 Step 2. Post the picture on social media and explain why you chose this person as a “superhero” and invite others to do the same. Don't forget to use the hashtag #unselfie 🦸‍♀️ To spread the campaign, copy and paste the following caption. And feel free to add your own piece of appreciation 👌 "Have you stopped today and appreciated superheroes around you? Take a moment to express your gratitude for others. How? 1. Capture a superhero 2. Frame this person creatively by using an element in the environment or your imagination 3. Post it with a caption 4. Nominate 3 friends (maintain the gratitude chain) Copy this description and join the movement #unselfie Extra Podcast advice 💡 - Watch Brené Brown: The Call to Courage | Netflix www.netflix.com

External validation can seem very important. We’re social animals and obviously need to relate to others. But how can we find the balance between respecting this primordial need while also honoring our individuality? This episode is split into two practices to deal with VALIDATION from a place of confidence and loving compassion. Links related to the podcast : 1. Dove Real Beauty Sketches | You’re more beautiful than you think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpaOjMXyJGk 2. Where Does Compassion Really Come From? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4a66aFaIME&t=27s Brought to you by Cortney McDermott and Valentina Hernandez We would love to hear from you! Please reach out at: superheroinyou.podcast@gmail.com

Society teaches us a perception of failure from the time we go to school. There's a “right” and “wrong” way to do things. In this episode we want to address this concept in a more positive way and show you why innovation and ultimately success, happen in a laboratory of failure.

In this episode you’ll learn how to uncover your super powers so you can use them in service of something you care about. A quick dose of inspiration with an simple exercise that can change your life!