Two Ways to Overcome Impostor Syndrome with Singer Nicole Johnson | Episode 8

Cause of Craft: Why We Create

Many creatives brush up against a common roadblock — the dreaded impostor syndrome — a feeling that they're unworthy to contribute their creativity to the world, a feeling that they are “lesser” artists.

This is just one of many topics I had a chance to discuss with this week's guest, singer Nicole Johnson.

We had a great conversation about two different ways to overcome feelings of creative doubts, and I'm excited to hear what you think.

But first a little bit more about Nicole. She discovered her love for singing at a very young age, and since then she's never stopped, always seeking to push herself and to share her wonderful talent with more people. That mission recently brought her to Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, where she performed the national anthem, we discussed what it's like singing in front of so many people, how to set the next goal for yourself, looking at creativity beyond the traditional arts, and much more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Topics Covered:

Nicole’s Early Days of Singing

Singing in Front of 30,000 People

Singing with a Audio Delay

Taking Iterative Steps to the Next Level

Connections Between Creative Disciplines

Honoring a Composition

Anticipating Nicole’s Future Albums

Finding Your Voice and Style

Tackling Discouragement and Impostor Syndrome

Finding the Right Next Goal for Yourself

Dreams and Goals Changing with Age

Using Art to Portray Life

Creators in the Image of God

Creativity Beyond the Traditional Arts

Teaching Others to Sing