The Taste of Success: Overcoming and Navigating the "Imposter Syndrome" in Male Dominate Workspaces
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Join WELD’s Charleston Chapter for the July Leadership Series event featuring Chef Ke.
Accomplishment does not always eliminate self-doubt. Many high-achievers feel like frauds, even when their work is widely recognized. Navigating male dominated workspaces can also add to the self doubt as men are usually recognized and awarded a lot more than women. Join us for a special session with Chef Ke, private chef, culinary artist, and community advocate, to learn how to silence your inner critic and overcome Imposter Syndrome." Despite holding prestigious titles—including being the first African American female Chef to host a Farm to Table Dinner in West Virginia culinary history, a 2025 WV Living Wonder Woman, and a 2026 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellow—Chef Ke has navigated the same internal hurdles many of us face. Even with her trailblazing success, she has grappled with the pressure of representation and the struggle to be seen.
In this session you will learn:
- Acknowledge and own your accomplishments, regardless of your background.
- Silence the "internal fraud" voice and build true confidence.
- Navigate male-dominated workspaces with authority and authenticity.
- Turn self-doubt into a driver for growth.
Accomplishment does not always eliminate self-doubt. Many high-achievers feel like frauds, even when their work is widely recognized. Navigating male dominated workspaces can also add to the self doubt as men are usually recognized and awarded a lot more than women. Join us for a special session with Chef Ke, private chef, culinary artist, and community advocate, to learn how to silence your inner critic and overcome Imposter Syndrome." Despite holding prestigious titles—including being the first African American female Chef to host a Farm to Table Dinner in West Virginia culinary history, a 2025 WV Living Wonder Woman, and a 2026 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellow—Chef Ke has navigated the same internal hurdles many of us face. Even with her trailblazing success, she has grappled with the pressure of representation and the struggle to be seen.
In this session you will learn:
- Acknowledge and own your accomplishments, regardless of your background.
- Silence the "internal fraud" voice and build true confidence.
- Navigate male-dominated workspaces with authority and authenticity.
- Turn self-doubt into a driver for growth.
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Where is it happening?
The Ruffner, 1500 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25311-2413, United States
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Host or PublisherWomen for Economic and Leadership Development - Charleston, WV
