While President Barack Obama was in office, he gave a speech shouting out army veteran Jason Kander as “the future of the Democratic party”. The events that followed were shocking. Jason started making his rounds as a presidential hopeful in 2018, before dropping out of politics altogether after facing the repercussions of his PTSD from the war in Afghanistan. Today, his work is dedicated to stop veteran homelessness and curb suicide rates with his work as the President of National Expansion for the Veteran’s Community Project, and with his new book “Invisible Storm” where he speaks about acknowledging his PTSD for the first time. We chronicle Jason’s journey with his mental health, in this episode. Buy Jason’s book, “Invisible Storm” here Learn more about Droplette here: https://droplette.io/ Learn more about TaxAct here: https://taxact.com/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Ricki Lake is a true show business OG. After getting her big break as the lead role in Hairspray, she would host her very own daytime talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, that became part of pop culture fabric of the 1990s. She also produced The Business of Being Born, which takes a critical look at how the American healthcare system approaches childbirth. However, she endured private battles that only became known by the public in recent years. Through that process, she gained self-acceptance and self-love, putting her in a place where she’s never felt better than she does today.  Learn more about Huel here: https://huel.com/imposters Learn more about TaxAct here: https://taxact.com/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Ali Landry is the founder of Reshape, the lifestyle brand that aims to live life to the fullest regardless of where you are in life. With a long career of being under the public eye, Ali thought she was living a healthy life until she experienced brain fog while on live television. She was told that it was a natural part of aging, but she didn’t want to accept that. Now she’s on a mission to share with women that they don’t have to settle as they get older.  Ali’s new book, Reshape Your Life: Don’t Settle Because You Are Worth It, is available in stores. Learn more about Huel here: https://huel.com/imposters Learn more about TaxAct here: https://taxact.com/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

When it comes to harnessing power, Ginni Rometty uses it for positive change. She has been named one of 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and led IBM to thriving technological areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. In this episode, Ginni talks about the vulnerable process of writing her memoir where she talks about her father leaving the family, starting her career at IBM, and dealing with imposter syndrome.  Ginni’s memoir, Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World is available now. Learn more about TaxAct here: https://www.taxact.com/ Learn more about Droplette here: https://droplette.io/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

As one of the most beloved and recognizable personalities on television, Wayne Brady talks about his upbringing and how it led him to pursue a life as a performer. Over the years, he would prove to be a talent that was undeniable…but it also came with a cost. Dealing with the pressures of the public image he developed, Wayne had a mental breakdown at the age of 42. It wasn’t until his ex-wife convinced him to seek professional help was he able to have a much more holistic and fulfilling lens on life.  Learn more about Huel here: huel.com/imposters Learn more about TaxAct here: https://taxact.com/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Born with birth defects from the Chernobyl disaster, Oksana Masters was abused during her time at 3 different orphanages in Ukraine. When her adoptive mother was finally able to bring Oksana to America, she soon discovered rowing and tapped into her competitive spirit. Through trials and tribulations, she would become an elite-level athlete, eventually winning her first gold medal at the Paralympic Winter Games in 2018.  Oksana tells her whole story in a new memoir called The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph You can watch this and all of our episodes on our Imposters YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComlJdfRZdWvee9fDljRIkw/featured  Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Many professional athletes retire from their sport at a relatively young age. The question is, what do they do after that? For Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno, this question posed a challenge he was unprepared for at 28. Apolo tells Alex about diving into a new career after a life-long dedication to sport and navigating the imposter syndrome and identity crisis that came with it. You can watch this and all of our episodes on our Imposters YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UComlJdfRZdWvee9fDljRIkw/featured  Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

At the age of 42, Julia Haart left her insular Jewish Orthodox community to find personal freedom. Despite having no formal education, Julia managed to become a shoe designer, the creative director of La Perla, and eventually the CEO of Elite World Group. She’s also since become the star of her own Netflix series, My Unorthodox Life, and author of the bestselling book Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie. In this episode, Julia tells Alex about how found her way in the world outside of her orthodox community, and what she’s learned about business savvy along the way. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Author Ayana Gray’s debut novel, Beasts of Prey, became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in September 2021. With her second book of the popular fantasy series out now, Beasts of Ruin, author Ayana Gray tells Alex about how she copes with feeling imposter syndrome and an overwhelming fear of failure. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

FROM THE AXE FILES PODCAST – Monica Lewinsky has been many things: White House intern, media punching bag, writer, anti-bullying activist, and now, producer. She talked to David about her upbringing and her parents' tumultuous divorce, her struggles with mental health following her affair with former President Bill Clinton, the dangers of social media, and how she took back control of her own story, most recently as a producer on “Impeachment: American Crime Story.”

Country singer Ty Herndon has had some dramatic personal highs and lows. From earning a Grammy nomination and releasing numerous #1 hit records, to struggling with addiction and hiding his sexuality from the public, Ty’s road to success has been tumultuous. In this episode, Ty tells Alex about the experience of finally coming out to his country music fans, and why it wasn’t the answer to all of his problems even after he did. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Amanda Seales is no stranger to rejection. When the comedian, actress, and producer, pivoted away from a career in hip hop into the world of comedy, she faced numerous hurdles—including that initially, no agent wanted to work with her. In this episode, Amanda tells Alex how she managed to build her audience and find success without sacrificing her integrity or caving to mainstream ideals. Find tickets to Amanda’s Black Outside Again tour here https://www.amandaseales.com/tourdates  To learn more about Lincoln Financial, check out https://www.lincolnfinancial.com/ Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Soledad O’Brien has been a recognizable staple of broadcast news for years, having served as a reporter and anchor for networks like MSNBC, NBC, and CNN. But in 2007, Soledad was thrown a career curveball when she was removed from her coveted anchor position at CNN’s American Morning, leaving her at an unexpected career crossroads. In this episode, the award-winning journalist and producer tells Alex about how smart preparation and a confidence in her own abilities have allowed her to make big career pivots when things haven’t gone her way.  To listen to Soledad's own podcast, Everyday Wealth, check out https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/everyday-wealth/ To learn more about Lincoln Financial, check out https://www.lincolnfinancial.com/ To learn more about Wealthfront, check out https://wealthfront.com/imposters  To learn more about Electric, check out https://electric.ai/imposters Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Check out Imposters, where Morning Brew co-founder Alex Lieberman sits down with titans of industry, athletics, and entertainment to discuss the mental and personal challenges they've overcome to get where they are today. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com