Impostrix Podcast

May 08 2024 1

Impostrix Podcast artwork

Impostrix Podcast validates (smart, talented AF, and often over-qualified) professionals of color who navigate imposter syndrome and racial toxicity in their careers. Through personal anecdotes, historical facts, and scientific data, Civil Rights Attorney and Racial Equity Consultant Whitney Knox Lee and special guests explore how race and racism impact their careers, their personal lives, and their joy. Fear not, this show is about pushing through anyway! So here, we share accessible language, tools, tips, and “fake it till you make it” tricks to inspire you to protect your energy, embrace your power, and honor your worth.

Here, you will learn ways to overcome and leverage imposter syndrome, you will be better able to identify when and why your work culture is working against you, and you will hear personal examples of when guests have succeeded (and failed) at implementing countermeasures. And, we will talk self-advocacy and conflict resolution to prepare you to confidently address racial toxicity when it arises.

Find support, resist gaslighting, own your space, and prepare to lead.

Be Validated.

Listen at https://www.impostrixpodcast.com. Follow Impostrix Podcast on IG, Threads, Facebook and YouTube @impostrixpodcast, and TikTok @WhitneyKnoxLee.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

S2E14. Our Journeys Uncovering Identity, Ambitions, and the Humor in Between

May 08 2024 47 mins

Send us a Text Message. This episode is a shared journey through the complexities of who we are and who we aspire to be. Whitney sits down with Kendra, the creator of Crushgasm Podcast, and together they peel back the layers of imposter syndrome where it entwines with race and their personal passions. Kendra shares about her experiences with emo and pop-punk scenes as a person of c

S2E13. Women's Health, Self Advocacy and Having Boundaries At Work

May 01 2024 53 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode Whitney is joined by her good friend Tanya to discuss women's health. Tanya is a doula, a non-profit founder, and a public health professional currently pursuing her graduate degree. You may recognize Tanya from a between-season crossover event where Whitney released an episode from the Tea with Tanya podcast for our listeners! This time

S2E12. Turning Traumas into Treasures: Stories of Resilience and Recovery Crossover Episode

Apr 24 2024 56 mins

Send us a Text Message.Embarking on the profound intersection of mental health and societal barriers, Whitney is joined by life coach and co-host of the Pandora's Awareness Podcast, Asher Wright to interview Marlon Bacote.Together, we peel back the layers of cultural stigmas that shroud the struggles of Black men seeking vulnerability in a world where it's often seen as w

From Prison to Promotions: A Story of Intention, Ambition, and Self-Acceptance

Apr 17 2024 60 mins

Send us a Text Message.Feeling like an imposter and having self-doubt are common experiences, even for individuals who have achieved significant success. In this episode, Martin Lockett, who in just a couple years transitioned from being incarcerated to earning a director role in a nonprofit organization, candidly shared his personal struggles with imposter syndrome in his career.

S2E10. Building a Career After Incarceration with Waleisah Wilson

Apr 10 2024 61 mins

Send us a Text Message.Whitney is joined by Waleisah Wilson, a friend and colleague, in this really real episode on what it is like navigating life and career after incarceration. Waleisah Wilson is a dedicated criminal justice reform activist and organizer. She staunchly supports efforts that address disability justice, ending solitary confinement and mass incarceration, voter dis

S2E9. Prioritizing Women Impacted by Incarceration with Gabrielle Perry, MPH

Apr 03 2024 59 mins

Send us a Text Message.The Second Chances Mini-Series spotlights four people who are finding their way after incarceration and who have been able to build a career doing what they love. This mini-series are their stories. Up first is Gabrielle Perry, MPH. Thank you, Gabrielle, for sharing your very personal story with us. In this powerful podcast episode, host Whitney Lee engages

S2E8. Bodybuilding, The Black Tax, and Generational Differences at Work

Mar 27 2024 58 mins

Send us a Text Message.Whitney is joined by fellow podcaster Shou Alexandre to have a winding conversation covering Shou’s body building journey, being a “good employee,” describing workplace dynamics known to some as the “Black tax,” and generational differences that exist in the modern workplace. The conversation explores the impact of race and gender on how questioning

S2E7. Unpacking the "Angry Black Woman" Narrative and Self-Preservation

Mar 20 2024 38 mins

Send us a Text Message. Whitney Knox Lee and guest Julia Washington continue their conversation unpacking common narratives about Black women. This time using scenes from the Amazon Prime original show "Harlem" to discuss the "angry Black woman" stereotype and the balancing act Black women face as they try not to overshoot their mark on being strong. (Fans of An

S2E6. Strong Black Woman

Mar 13 2024 49 mins

Send us a Text Message.What is the stereotype of the “strong Black woman” and how does it show up in every day life? In this episode, Whitney is joined by fellow podcast hostess Julia Washington to discuss the portrayal of Black women in media and the tropes or stereotypical roles that Black women are assigned, the challenges this raises and the impact it can have in the life o

S2E5. Black Women Don't Owe You Likeability... And Other Reflections on Misogynoir

Mar 06 2024 56 mins

Send us a Text Message.Black women encounter unique challenges in the workplace, particularly concerning likability and stereotypes that can significantly impact their professional experiences. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Gipson joins Whitney to explore how Black women are often forced to navigate misogynoir - hatred or prejudice against Black women - and how this shows up in the