Have you ever felt like the title “writer” or “creative” belonged to someone else, someone more talented, more confident, or more “official”? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amy L. Bernstein, author of Wrangling the Doubt Monster. Amy shares her powerful journey from the “wage world” to a fully creative life, highlighting how self-doubt held her back for years and what finally helped her reclaim the writer within.

If you’ve ever whispered “I’m not creative enough” or waited too long to own your identity, this episode will inspire you to give yourself permission and start taking bold, joyful steps toward your truest path.

 

What You Will Learn:

Why mindset shifts are more important than milestones when claiming your creative identity.

How to identify and break free from cultural and familial conditioning that reinforces self-doubt.

The power of giving yourself permission before taking action.

How starting small can lead to big creative breakthroughs.

Why success should be decoupled from money, especially in creative fields.

The hidden risks of staying in the “safe lane” too long.

Why creative pursuits are undervalued and how to reframe your relationship with creativity.

How to navigate fear, including fear of failure and fear of success.

What it means to discover your worth outside of a paycheck or title.

The transformational impact of book coaching and supporting other writers.

 

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