Featuring: Natasha Minter, Founder of Model Me
Imposter syndrome affects millions of people – especially women in leadership – yet it often hides behind a quiet, familiar voice: the one in your head that tells you you’re not good enough.
In the latest episode of the WomenWise Podcast, Natasha Minter, founder of Model Me and Events by Tash, shares her powerful story of overcoming imposter syndrome and negative self-talk. Once a model battling body dysmorphia and self-doubt, Natasha has transformed her experience into a mission to help others find confidence, purpose, and inner peace.
🌿 Turning Pain Into Purpose
After being told she was “too big” to model early in her career, Natasha spiralled into a cycle of self-criticism and imposter syndrome. She began to equate her worth with her appearance – a belief that took years to unlearn.
Today, through Model Me, she supports ambitious people to reconnect with their identity, wellbeing, and confidence. Her workshops use movement and peer-to-peer connection to break cycles of comparison and self-doubt.
“Healing begins when you start tending to the garden of your heart – questioning what you allow to take root and what you need to pull out.”
💬 What Is Imposter Syndrome – and Why Do We Believe It?
Natasha defines imposter syndrome as the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, even when success is evident. But she believes the key to overcoming it lies in awareness:
“You have to question that voice in your head. Ask yourself where it comes from and why you believe it.”
For Natasha, self-awareness and community are essential. She encourages people to surround themselves with supportive voices that challenge their self-doubt instead of feeding it.
🌸 Rewriting the Script of Self-Talk
Words matter. Natasha reminds us that what we say to ourselves becomes the story we live by.
“Every word is a seed. When you water it with repetition, it grows – whether it’s positive or negative.”
She urges people to be intentional about the content they consume, the people they spend time with, and the inner dialogue they repeat daily. Rewriting that script takes time, but the results are lasting: better confidence, clearer purpose, and improved wellbeing.
🌞 Finding Light in Dark Places
For Natasha, self-growth is both spiritual and practical. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: “You are here to be light.”
“You have things only you can do in this world. If you don’t do them, the world will miss out. You are here to be light in dark places.”
Her words are a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t come from perfection – it comes from authenticity, faith, and courage.
💡 Practical Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Negative Self-Talk
- Challenge your thoughts – Don’t accept every negative belief as truth. Ask where it comes from.
- Check your inputs – Be mindful of the content you consume and the people who influence you.
- Find your supporters – Surround yourself with people who reflect your strengths back to you.
- Be patient with yourself – Growth takes time. Treat yourself with grace and consistency.
🎧 Listen to the Full Episode
Hear Natasha’s full story on the WomenWise Podcast:
“Negative Self-Talk and Imposter Syndrome: Why That Voice in Your Head Is Lying.”
It’s a conversation about healing, self-belief, and learning to turn down the volume on that inner critic once and for all.
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