Fraudulent Feeling Ep.12: Imposter in Charge

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What if the voice in your head calling you a fraud… is just fear trying to keep you safe?

In this powerful episode of Fraudulent Feelings, Fatima Nash sits down with Dionne Mack, a leadership coach, cultural competence consultant, and proud first-generation entrepreneur.

Together, they unpack what it means to walk away from corporate comfort and build a life aligned with purpose, even when imposter syndrome (or as Dionne calls it, “fake ass feelings”) tries to talk you out of it.

With humor, truth, and vulnerability, Dionne and Fatima reflect on the inner work required to own your power, especially as a woman, a first-gen business owner, and a leader navigating spaces where you’re often the “only one.”

This episode is your permission slip to start before you feel ready and a reminder that you’re not alone when doubt creeps in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUlz8fUpMrU

HOT TOPICS:

“Fake Ass Feelings” vs. Real Confidence

First-Gen Entrepreneur Struggles

Leaving Corporate for Freedom (But Finding Fear)

You Don’t Need a Website to Get Paid

Purpose as Your Anchor (Not Your Job Title)

Navigating Doubt in the Middle of Success

Execution > Inspiration

Being the Only One in the Room

Community Over Competition

Audacity as a Business Strategy

Meet Dionne

Dionne Mack is a leadership coaching consultant committed to cultivating culturally competent organizations and empowering authentic leaders. With a background in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dionne has transitioned from a 15-year corporate career to full-time entrepreneurship, helping clients build leadership capacity, embrace belonging, and align with their deeper purpose. Based outside of Atlanta (even though she swore she’d never live there!), Dionne believes success starts with awareness, alignment, and service.