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Nancy shares that she got her first tattoo at the young age of 15, in a friend's garage, and continued getting more tattoos over the years, eventually covering around 40-50% of her body. She explains that the tattoos were a way for her to rebel against her parents' disapproval and to assert her identity, especially as a female business owner in a male-dominated industry. 

As Nancy's career progressed, the tattoos became a defining part of her image and reputation, with Uncle Marv even dubbing her "the girl with a thousand tattoos." However, Nancy reveals that this was also a way to overcompensate for the imposter syndrome she felt, as she was often talked down to or made to feel like an outsider in the tech world. It was during a particularly difficult conference that Nancy decided to seek therapy, which helped her unpack the deeper roots of these feelings and work towards greater self-acceptance. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Tattoos can be a form of self-expression and identity, but can also be a way to overcompensate for deeper insecurities
• Imposter syndrome is a common challenge for underrepresented groups in male-dominated industries
• Therapy can be a valuable tool in addressing the root causes of imposter syndrome and building self-esteem

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