I witness the casualties of workplace environments that foster self-doubt and Impostor Syndrome all too often. There is a line between fostering a growth mindset and encouraging Impostor Syndrome.

All too often, work cultures cross that line.

Learn more about what to do if your workplace, or the nature of your work, sows the seeds of self-doubt.

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"Let's reexamine the cruel standards we have subjected women to, and create a world where our children do not have to choose between work and being human." -Leena Yousefi, YLaw

Today I'm sharing my story about when I was pregnant, working for a large tech corporation and was overwhelmed with daily pregnancy-related illness.

This is an impossible bind women find themselves in because they need to work, yet they also need to care for their wellness.

Last week I wrote about what to do if your company doesn’t support you when life has gotten too life-y. But what if that’s not the case?

What if you are your own worst enemy?

Impostor Syndrome is an imperfect term. It is not a disease or psychological syndrome. Rather, it is a description of the prevalent feeling that you feel like a fraud in spite of your success.