“I Didn’t Think I Had Imposter Syndrome, But I Did” Amanda Lim | Episode 3

Amanda Lim won three awards in one night. And while we were describing her work, she was still thinking: They can't be talking about me. If you've ever needed someone else to recognise what you've built before you could believe it yourself, you'll want to hear this one. Episode 3 of the Makers & Shapers Podcast is here with our inaugural Shaper of the Year. Amanda is co-founder of Lift Clinic and co-host of The Forties Formula. She's also wonderfully direct, full of energy, and very happy to challenge a few assumptions. One minute we're talking about the work that happens behind closed doors, and why having it recognised meant so much. Next, Amanda gives us a very useful reminder that having a noble purpose won't automatically convince someone to work with you: “Yeah, that's great. But convince me. Tell me why.” We also get into why early success can be exactly the moment to pause, what makes her partnerships work, and the conversations with other award nominees that left her thinking: “You should get an award for standing here today.” There's plenty in this episode to make you think about your own business, and probably a few moments where you'll find yourself nodding at your headphones. And now a note from our dear friends and sponsors of this episode: Ignite with Impact helps female business owners feel more confident in every branding decision, wherever they're based. Start simple, grow bespoke. Anna Seefeldt, the founder, is giving you a 'Brand Confidence Check' for free. Be one of the first 100 listeners and grab it with the code SHOWUP and you could win even more. Find it all at ignitewithimpact.com/makersandshapers. Purely Family Chiropractic is a chiropractic space in Joo Chiat led by Dr. Clara, a French-Canadian chiropractor specialising in newborns, children, and pregnant mothers. Care here is precise and nervous-system-led, built to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the years that follow. Get a complimentary initial consultation with code Makers & Shapers, worth $110. Thank you so much Anna and Clara for supporting us! Applications for the 2027 Makers & Shapers Awards open on 4 January. To apply, nominate someone, sponsor or judge, go to makersandshapers.com CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS Rebecca Downie, personal branding photographer and visibility coach, founder of The Athena Network: Website: www.rebeccadownie.com | Email: Rebecca@rebeccadowniephotography.co.uk | Instagram: @Rebecca.Downie.photography | LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/rebeccadowniephotography Megha Singh, business and mindset coach, CEO of Launchpad: Website: www.b-inc.asia | Email: megha@b-inc.asia | Instagram: @bincbymegha | LinkedIn:   / bincbymegha   Know a founder who's doing brilliant work but still struggles to see it? Send her this episode. We'd love her to hear it.