Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & The Struggles We Don’t Talk About with Rashel Hariri | EU 262

Ever feel like you’re in a constant tug-of-war between your career ambitions and your family’s needs? The guilt, the imposter syndrome, the never-ending to-do list—it’s a lot. But today, we’re diving into the real talk with Rashel Hariri, founder of She’s Interesting and a marketing consultant who’s worked with powerhouse brands like McDonald’s and Shopify. Her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship is full of lessons on confidence, self-worth, and defining success on your own terms.

Rashel spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder, believing that stability and security were the ultimate goals. But something wasn’t sitting right.

“I was climbing a ladder that I eventually realized wasn’t even leaning against the right wall.”

As a woman of color in corporate meetings, she saw firsthand how her ideas were sometimes ignored—until they were repeated by a male colleague. Frustration fueled her ambition to build something on her own terms, and the COVID-19 pandemic provided the clarity she needed to take the leap.

"I was so tired of putting on ‘corporate Rashel’ every day. I wanted to be myself, fully and unapologetically.”

She quit her job and started her consulting business, building a six-figure income from scratch. But stepping away from corporate security wasn’t easy.

If you’ve ever felt like a fraud despite your accomplishments, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome sneaks in at every level, making you question whether you really belong.

“No one in the room, from me to the CEO, actually knows what they’re doing. We’re all just figuring it out.”

Rashel had to unlearn the belief that she had to be perfect before taking action. Instead, she embraced the mindset of constant learning and growth. Her advice? Challenge the voice in your head that says you’re not good enough. Confidence doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from showing up, learning, and adapting.

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