{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"04: Expert Enough: Breaking Free from Imposter Syndrome as Women of Color","description":"Episode 4: In this heartfelt and empowering episode of Espiritu Coffee Chats, Valerie and Arlene dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome and how it has shaped their personal and professional journeys. Valerie opens up about her experience as a self-taught coffee roaster and the founder of Surge Coffee in San Diego. She shares how stepping into the coffee shop industry\u2014and the role of CEO\u2014left her grappling with feelings of unworthiness and the fear of not measuring up. Through perseverance, confidence, and building community, Valerie has found her voice as a respected coffee expert, roaster, and business leader in San Diego. Arlene reflects on her own struggles with imposter syndrome as a spiritual practitioner and holistic healer. Despite earning numerous certifications in astrology, human design, Ayurveda, and yoga, she realized that true expertise comes not from the paper but from lived experience and passion. Now, she stands confidently as a guide in spirituality and holistic wellness, embracing her role without the need to prove her worth. Valerie and Arlene share practical tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, offering guidance and encouragement for anyone navigating self-doubt\u2014whether in their careers, education, or personal lives. They also explore how imposter syndrome uniquely affects women of color and how to cultivate self-trust and authenticity in a world that often overlooks their contributions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about stepping into your power, embracing your expertise, and reclaiming your confidence. Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunasoulwellness\/ Valerie Urrutia: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/surjecoffee\/ Websites: https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/ https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/ https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-subscriptions https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/apothecary &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Espiritu Coffee Chats","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/543512","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/33841297\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/181394216"}