Brand Building: Living The Whole Picture with Jama Pantel
Brand Building: Living the Whole Picture is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to elevate their visibility, build authentic confidence, and become the face of their brand.
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Brand Building: Living The Whole Picture with Jama Pantel
What to Do When You’re Second-Guessing Everything
Episode Summary
Have you ever found yourself questioning every move you make?
In this raw, unscripted episode, Jama opens up about a late-night spiral of self-doubt, the kind that sneaks in even when everything on the outside looks “put together.” If you’re a high-achieving woman who’s showing up for others but secretly wondering if you're still on the right path—this one's for you.
She shares what’s been helping her navigate this messy, uncertain season, from long walks to letting go of perfection. You’ll walk away feeling less alone and more empowered to give yourself permission to pause, reset, and come back when you're ready.
Timestamps
00:00 – An unplanned episode: self-doubt strikes again
00:42 – Showing up for others while second-guessing yourself
01:25 – The fear behind the doubt: “Is it even worth it?”
01:59 – What’s helping right now: running, walking, reading, rest
02:45 – Pausing isn’t failure—it’s smart strategy
03:20 – Your permission slip to take a breath and come back stronger
Key Takeaways
- Self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you care deeply about what you’re building.
- High-achievers often look “fine” on the outside while feeling lost on the inside.
- You don’t need to have it all figured out to keep going—you just need to be honest about where you are.
- Your worth is not defined by how much you produce or how perfect your content looks.
- Pausing for clarity and mental wellness is not weak—it’s part of the process.
Call to Action
Feeling this too? I’d love to hear from you.
Send me a message at jama@jamapantel.com and share what helps you navigate those messy middle seasons. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out today.
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Hey y'all, it's your podcast bestie Jama coming at you once again. Okay, this episode's a little bit different. I didn't plan it and, honestly, I even debated if this was the one worth recording, but I figured, if I'm second-guessing myself right now, you probably are too. It is almost 10 o'clock on Monday night and this will drop Tuesday morning. So yeah, that's what I mean when I say second guessing and wondering what I'm doing, and definitely not something I planned. So I have once again found myself in that familiar spiral of self-doubt that plagues so many of us high performing women. Those nagging questions keep coming in Am I doing this right? Should I push through or take a pause? Does my voice even matter anymore?
Jama Pantel:This unplanned, unscripted episode emerged from my realization that if I'm feeling this uncertainty, others probably are too. While maintaining my client commitments, because that's what we all do right? I've been procrastinating my own content and questioning my own purpose. It's that strange dichotomy of high achievers showing up flawlessly for others while privately wondering if we should be showing up at all. So, as I've transitioned from just a photographer to the "hot mess that I am I mean multi-passionate entrepreneur that I am with this podcast and educational content and the soon to be released app. It's a lot. I don't necessarily question my qualifications or abilities. I mean I know I know my stuff, but I second guess if it's even worth it. Like, will I mess up? Will anyone want what I have to offer? Those are my second guessing doubts. So I wonder what are yours? I know others have to have them too and based on conversations that I've had in real life lately, I know I'm not alone. So here is me giving us all permission, myself included, to feel what we feel while we work through it. So what's been helping me navigate the season of doubt? Running long walks, gym sessions and losing myself in books, activities that ground me when everything else feels uncertain.
Jama Pantel:So, whatever your activities are, do them, enjoy them. Give yourself the grace to just feel and be and do. I'm learning that, even as someone who advocates for being the face of your brand, taking these little breaks... It's not failure, it's essential maintenance. Showing up authentically sometimes means acknowledging when you're not okay, when you're not feeling it, trusting that real connection happens in these vulnerable moments. If you're doubting yourself right now, consider this your permission slip to pause, reflect and return more aligned than ever before, whenever you're ready. It is your timeline. This isn't weakness, it's the wisest form of strength. So how are you giving yourself grace during these uncertain times? I'd love to hear your stories. You can always send me an email at jama@ jama pantel. com. So that's all for now. Thanks for tuning in. I really appreciate you being here. Have a good one.
