In episode two, podcast hosts and singer-songwriters Katie Phillips and Karen Joy Brown address the insidious influence of imposter syndrome and perfectionism on creativity. Basic definitions and origins of the term are uncovered and held to the light of scrutiny in the context of sexism, racism, and white supremacy.
They explore concrete ways of confronting its debilitating effects both personally and within the context of a supportive creative community and why the practice is central to a sustainable creative life.
Two original songs, Amateur and Try offer inspiration from personal struggles with the topic.
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* 25:25 Katie’s song, Try
* 38:55 Karen’s song, Amateur
* Sonya Renee Taylor, The Observer College News | Sonya Renee Taylor Advocates for Radical Self Love
* Sayana, Splice Blog | How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Musician
* Amanda Khong, Bookish Brews Blog | Imposter Syndrome is Sexist, Actually: Embracing Your Feelings as Protest
* Karen Joy Brown | Apple Music | Spotify | Instagram
* Katie Phillips | Bandcamp | Instagram
* B and the Hive | Instagram | Spotify | “Who You Are”
* Divorcing White Supremacy Culture (further reading), Tema Okun, Kenneth Jackson Jones | website
* JOURNAL PROMPT: Where do I belong? When imposter syndrome tells us we don’t belong, it’s time to explore what we believe about where we truly belong.
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IN THE NORTH BAY/SAN FRANCISCO AREA?
Join Katie and Karen at Coffee & Moore in Sebastopol for the Not So Open Mic for women performers (and yeah, that means, all women, and femme trans and nonbinary folks who feel comfy being in “women’s spaces”) of original music and covers from 1:30-3:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. We want to gather women who have put their creativity on the back burner as well as those who are currently playing out in any capacity, because we believe that songs have the power to transform us regardless of “professional” or “amateur” status.
ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD….
Every Tuesday from 7-8:30 PT, gather with women songwriters around the country and world for Song Salons, an opportunity to share a completed or in-progress song, live or recorded, with curious, enthusiastic colleagues ready to highlight and amplify what’s powerful in your writing and music. Hone songwriting craft skills, get inspired by others, and reconnect with the unique magic you bring through your songs. Meet your long-lost songwriting sisters and get ready to laugh, cry, and keep coming back!
Let Supernova support your songwriting practice with our weekly Songwriting Hour, every Thursday, 9-10am PT. Everyone can write songs! You don’t need to be an experienced singer or even play an instrument. We provide a prompt and resource kit with everything you need to start putting a song together. All you need is a willingness to show up and experiment. New and experienced writers welcome. Open to everyone!
