On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast, host Alejo Porras shares a deeply personal solo reflection on imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the belief that many creatives carry quietly: I’m not enough.

Alejo walks through his own story of growing up without clear role models, feeling like he didn’t belong, and constantly measuring himself against others. He explores how this inward focus fueled insecurity and stalled momentum in both life and business — until a shift in perspective changed everything.

This episode reframes “not feeling qualified” as a signal, not a stopping point. Instead of waiting to feel ready, Alejo invites creatives to look outward, identify real needs, and step into service. It’s a reminder that purpose, confidence, and traction are built through action — not perfection.

On this episode’s menu:

* Why imposter syndrome is so common among creatives

* How inward comparison creates the illusion of “not being enough”

* The power of shifting focus from self to service

* Why caring about a problem matters more than being qualified

* How action creates confidence, not the other way around

* Why becoming matters more than being “ready”

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