S2 - Episode 3 - Erica Thompson - The Importance of Community

Imposter Sisters

On this episode of Imposter Sisters, Alix brings another family member to the mic as we introduce you to her sister, Erica Thompson.
Erica lives in the NWT and is an award winning educator and consultant working with Indigenous Youth. Erica has certainly felt Imposter Syndrome through the years. In the early days of teaching, she knew she didn’t know everything she needed to know as anyone new to a teaching career would feel. She found her place creating innovative and amazing land-based programs for her students and in 2017, was awarded The Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Erica currently consults with the school board to help build programs that are authentic to the Indigenous community. Our conversation with her was completely fascinating as Erica talks about what she has to offer, her experience, and her questions about whether or not she’s the right person to hold this position of authority.
We chat about the need for community through celebrations and through tough times, how Erica re-energizes through “chamber days”, what she’s learned and loved about living up North, and about being embraced and welcomed into a community she now calls home.
**********
The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as they discuss and analyze the ups and downs of feeling like frauds while navigating through their professional and personal lives!
Please enjoy and be sure to share with the imposters in your life!

**********

LINKS:

You can find Alix Robinson and Colleen O’Dea on Instagram at @ImposterSisters and also at @everydayimbranding (Alix) and @queenofcurtains (Colleen)…or, often in person @themellowmug.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:

Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167 [toll-free]
Nova Scotia Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team: 1-902-429-8167
Kids Help Phone: [phone] | Text CONNECT to 686868
Talk Suicide Canada | Text 45645 | Call 1.833.456.4566
WHAT KIND OF IMPOSTER ARE YOU?

Here are a few quizzes to try!
https://www.everywoman.com/my-development/quiz-there-are-5-kinds-imposter-syndrome-which-one-yours/
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/imposter-syndrome-quiz/
MUSIC CREDITS:

Drawbridge Creative Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by tunestogo, from Pond5
Every Day I’m Branding Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by wolfgangwoehrle, from Pond5
The Mellow Mug Ad Spot - Stock Music provided by AleXZavesa, from Pond5

**********

Imposter Roster:
The Imposter Roster, a Live Podcast and Networking event!
October 22nd, 6pm at The Mellow Mug

Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/impostersisters/
You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@impostersisterspodcast