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Scenario

How to overcome ethnic-based imposter syndrome in professional success

I grew up poor and Mexican and now I make six figures but imposter syndrome hits different when you know people assume you are here because of affirmative action.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Professional achievements can feel illegitimate when society questions whether ethnic minorities earned their positions through merit.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ethnic identity and heritage?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.