Welcome to Mint Lemonade!
It wasn’t that long ago that I was a new professional with a Masters Degree and still feeling like I didn’t know what I was doing and that I didn’t belong. I felt it was an accident that I was trusted with large projects or asked to give presentations. When I was selected for opportunities, I was sure that the candidate pool wasn’t competitive enough. I never imagined that my success was because of me.
I found myself sharing this with my colleague Markeith and was surprised that he felt the same way too. I thought I was the only one. We talked about how if we were feeling this way - with our degrees, experience and achievements - who else was feeling this way? And why wasn’t anyone talking about it?
Together we set out with one goal: to help others, especially BIPOC students and young professionals, work through these impostor feelings and properly credit their achievements to their hard work, skills and abilities.
We started small: 45-minute presentations to UCLA students. We were successful because people saw their identities represented in our stories and our experiences. They related to us; they felt the same way we had. It wasn’t long before we became known campus wide for our work in this area and were frequently asked to speak to groups, classes and at conferences.
In 2019, we decided to go bigger. We designed a ten-week UCLA class focused on impostor syndrome and tools to work through it. The class allowed for a deeper delve into the topic and for true community to develop between participants. Again, we got raving reviews. We now teach this course annually.
Today, we bring you Mint Lemonade. They say when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. But we take it a step further, with fresh perspectives to help you navigate new transitions.
You don’t have to navigate this journey of change and growth alone. Bring us along with you every step of the way. We promise to support you with research proven methods to assist in your learning and development. We’ll help you tell your story, own your narrative, and overcome negative statistics. We’ll jump the hurdles with you and support as you overcome barriers that prevent you from reaching your greatest potential. We can’t wait to see you step into your power.
Whether you join us in our online virtual community, attend our trainings and workshops, or bring us to speak with your staff or student group, we can’t wait to work with you. Welcome to the family!
