Fireside Chat with Candy Lee
Why do high-achieving women continue to struggle with imposter syndrome — even when the receipts speak for themselves?
Join this honest, empowering conversation with tech executive and coach Candy Lee, moderated by wealth management leader Wai-Ke Kim, as they unpack what imposter syndrome really is, how our backgrounds shape our inner voices, and how we can rewrite the narrative.
Whether you’ve questioned your success, struggled to speak up, or felt pressure to prove yourself “enough,” this session is for you.
You’ll walk away with:
New language for understanding imposter syndrome
Insight into how identity and lived experience shape our self-perception
Practical tools and reframes to shift your inner voice
Space to reflect, connect, and ask questions
No prep needed — just bring your curiosity and an open mind.
About the Hosts
Candy Lee is a 2x Tech CMO (Homebase, HelloFresh), advisor, investor, and executive coach. A 2021 alum of The Marketing Academy’s CMO Fellowship and now Alumni Council Co-Chair, she’s led award-winning brand work at Budweiser, HelloFresh, and more. Candy brings a wealth of insight into personal leadership, branding, and the emotional layers of executive growth.
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Wai-Ke Kim is a Wealth Management Leader with deep experience supporting high-net-worth clients and women professionals. A longtime TAA member based in Canada, she is passionate about helping others build confidence, financial literacy, and long-term security — while making space for emotional wellness and self-reflection.
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