EP 3 | Show Up Before You Feel 100% Ready: The Power of Imperfect Action

If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting for the perfect time to start—this one’s for you.
In this heartfelt solo episode, Riah Jane opens up about the fear of starting before you feel ready and the truth about imposter syndrome that every woman in business needs to hear.

Drawing from personal experience, research, and real talk, Riah shares why clarity and confidence don’t come before you start—they grow because you start.

You’ll walk away with practical steps, mindset anchors, and a reminder that imperfect action is still powerful action.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

Why “ready” is a feeling, not a fact—and how waiting for it keeps you stuck
What research says about imposter syndrome and why it shows up after success
The 3 C’s of Showing Up Unready:
1. Clarity through Action
2. Confidence through Consistency
3. Compassion for Yourself
How to move past fear of judgment and take one small, brave step today
A sticky-note challenge to help you build confidence in real time

Episode Quote

“You don’t think your way into confidence—you act your way into it.”

Listen If You Feel

Stuck in planning mode and waiting for the “perfect” moment
Afraid to launch, post, or pivot because it’s not polished yet
Caught in self-doubt even after small wins
Ready to reconnect with purpose, courage, and progress over perfection

Resources + Mentions

Journal of General Internal Medicine (Bravata et al., 2020): 70 % of people experience imposter syndrome
KPMG Women’s Leadership Study (2022): 75 % of executive women report imposter thoughts
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