Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

The podcast explores the theme of imposter syndrome through the personal story of Shannon Tayo, a Korean adoptee raised by a white American family. Shannon recounts feeling like a fraud when asked to represent Korean traditions in school and later, as she navigates her identity as an Asian person in college. Her journey involves grappling with a sense of disconnect from her Korean heritage and a desire to reclaim it. A pivotal moment occurs during a solo trip to Korea, specifically while hiking in Bukonsan National Park, where she experiences a profound connection to her Korean identity, diminishing her feelings of imposter syndrome and allowing her to embrace her heritage on her own terms.