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Why does sharing your story feel like standing naked in a room full of strangers?
In this solo episode, Alice reflects on the hidden vulnerability behind visibility. She shares the behind-the-scenes truth of how she promotes her own brand and books guests like Guy Winch and Neil Patel, how most great pitches begin with fear, and what to do when visibility feels like a personal attack.
From recounting a brutal rejection that left her physically sick to explaining how storytelling makes your work more compelling (but more exposing), Alice breaks down how to pitch yourself, how to emotionally survive it, and why the fear of being seen is something we all have to learn to live with.
If you’ve ever said “I know I need to put myself out there, but…”—this one is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
📄 Grab Alice’s pitch template:
https://hustlingwriters.com/template
📬 Contact Alice for consults or agency support:
[email protected] or [email protected]
https://hustlingwriters.com
Chapters:
00:00 The Six-Month Mark & What You Didn’t See Behind the Scenes
04:15 Pitching Vulnerability: Why It’s So Uncomfortable
06:35 When Clients Don’t Want to Share Their Story
08:57 Visibility That Feels Aligned
11:23 Are You Avoiding Visibility—Or Is Something Else Misaligned?
13:40 Pricing, Accessibility, and What Made Podcasting Feel Right
16:00 The Rejection Story That Gets Alice Booked on Top Podcasts
20:00 How to Hook People with a Vulnerable Story
24:40 What to Include in Your Pitch (and Where to Get the Template)
27:36 Facing Uncertainty and Rejection Head-On
30:36 The Most Brutal Rejection Alice Ever Got
32:57 Find Your Front Row—Why Community Is Everything
35:12 Rejection Challenges, Pitch Tracking, and Why It’s All Worth It -
What if your fear of rejection isn’t a flaw—but a survival strategy passed down through generations?
This week’s guest is Vera Milan Gervais, a speaker, author, and success mentor who has spent her life pushing against the systems that tried to define her. From being disowned by her father at 19 to rewriting the story of a childhood medical trauma, Vera has learned how to reclaim power in the face of rejection.
In this episode, she shares the scientific and ancestral roots of rejection sensitivity, the ways women are taught to reject first before being rejected, and what it means to finally become yourself—even if you were told you were defective from the start.
If you’ve ever been called “too much,” if you’ve ever muted yourself to stay safe, if you’ve ever rejected a dream before it had the chance to reject you—this conversation will meet you there.
In This Episode, We Cover:
Why women are wired to fear rejection—and how it ties to historical survival
The “identity ceiling” that keeps us from becoming who we truly are
What happened when Vera’s father called her the black sheep
The medical trauma that became her first memory
How we self-abandon in order to stay lovable
Why rewriting your story might mean confronting everything you were taught
Links & Resources:
Find Vera’s work and coaching offerings:
https://veragervais.comRead The Wordz We Wear on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wordz-We-Wear-confidence-create/dp/1998754448/
Chapters:
00:00 How Rejection Sensitivity Becomes a Survival Strategy
06:45 “We Were Bait Without a Man”: The Female Social Conditioning Around Rejection
13:20 When Women Pre-Reject Themselves to Stay Safe
19:12 “My Father Called Me the Black Sheep”
24:08 Getting Married Young—and Being Disowned for Leaving
26:58 The Childhood Medical Trauma That Changed Everything
33:41 The Real Meaning of Belonging and Self-Trust
41:17 The Power of Rewriting Your Story -
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Hannah Brencher has built a career around sharing her life openly, but at what cost? In this episode, she gets brutally honest about the dark side of public vulnerability, the pressure to turn your life into content, and the raw reality of rejection.
She shares the moment she realized she was burning out from oversharing, the painful lesson of being turned into content herself, and why one friend muted her on Instagram because her life seemed too perfect.
Ever had a moment where you thought, maybe I should stop putting my life online? This episode is for you.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The moment Hannah realized her personal storytelling was harming her mental healthWhy social media makes friendships more complicated than everThe fear of rejection—and why it hurts so much when you're trying to be kindWhat happens when you stop seeking external validation onlineHow to be vulnerable without losing your sense of selfLinks & Resources:
Read Hannah’s book The Unplugged Hours: https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Hours-Cultivating-Digitally-Connected/dp/0310367700
Visit Hannah’s website: https://hannahbrencher.com
Join Hannah’s newsletter: https://hannahbrencher.com/newsletter/
Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/Chapters:
00:00 Why Hannah Stopped Turning Her Life Into Content
06:23 The Boyfriend Who Didn’t Want to Be “Content”
12:45 The Blog Post That Ended a Friendship
18:10 Rejected at the Doorstep—The Christmas Cookie Story
24:35 A Therapist Was Discussing Hannah’s Depression in Someone Else’s Therapy Session
30:52 The Friend Who Muted Her on Instagram
38:17 Why Being the “Main Character” in Your Own Story Can Be Dangerous
45:50 How to Protect Your Personal Life While Still Sharing Your StoryDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag us on Instagram with your thoughts on this episode.
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In this episode of My Rejection Story, host Alice Draper speaks with therapist and author Jason VanRuler about the complexities of rejection, particularly in relationships. They discuss the importance of rewriting personal narratives, the necessity of grieving losses, and the journey towards authenticity. Jason shares his experiences with rejection and how they shaped his path to becoming a thought leader in the mental health space. The conversation emphasizes the value of community, the challenge of faulty beliefs, and the growth that comes from embracing rejection.
Takeaways:
You can rewrite your story and make it true.Grieving a future is a different kind of grief.Growth comes from feeling and grieving loss.It's better to share scars than wounds.You need a purpose greater than yourself to take risks.Simplicity scales, complexity fails.Practice saying no to build confidence.Surround yourself with people who uplift you.Rejection can prompt personal growth.Authenticity is key in relationships.For anyone listening, you can order a copy of Get Past Your Past on Amazon, here: https://a.co/d/gIGMvYQ
I will also be giving away a copy to a listener who subscribes and reviews the podcast. You just need to email screenshots to [email protected].
To find out more about Jason VanRuler and his work, visit: https://www.jasonvr.com/
Follow Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/
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Why is it so terrifying to truly try? According to writer and creative entrepreneur Jamie Varon, it’s because trying means opening yourself up to rejection. It’s easier to self-reject, to stay small, to convince yourself you didn’t really want it anyway. But what if the real risk isn’t rejection—it’s never trying at all?
In this episode, Jamie and Alice unpack the deep emotional weight of putting yourself out there. They explore why self-rejection is often the biggest hurdle, how social media tricks us into idolizing effortless success, and what happens when you stop chasing external validation and start trusting yourself instead. Jamie shares the raw reality of her own career—the disappointments, the setbacks, and the turning point when she finally decided to stop letting rejection define her.
If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like giving up, this episode is your reminder that the only way forward is through.
Find Jamie online:
📖 Read Jamie’s Books:
📕 Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World
https://www.amazon.com/Radically-Content-Satisfied-Endlessly-Dissatisfied/dp/B09VY6CLR6📘 Main Character Energy
https://www.amazon.com/Main-Character-Energy-Jamie-Varon/dp/0778334201/🌎 Jamie’s Website:
https://www.jamievaron.com📱 Follow Jamie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jamievaronChapters:
00:00 The Fear of Self-Rejection
05:27 Rewriting the Narrative After Failure
12:45 Why Trying is a Vulnerable Act
18:32 The External Validation Trap
24:51 Effortless Success is a Myth—Here’s the Reality
30:16 Building a Career on Resilience, Not Luck
37:04 Radically Opting Out of Societal Conditioning
43:18 The Fork in the Road: Do You Keep Going or Let Rejection Win?Let me know if you need any more tweaks!
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💡 Why does thinness always seem to make a comeback?
Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, and the author of The Body Liberation Project. She’s spent years examining the toxic cycles of diet culture, thin privilege, and body liberation—only to watch mainstream culture backslide into the same outdated beauty standards.
In this episode, Chrissy and Alice discuss:
✔ Why thinness is “back with a vengeance” and how body liberation lost momentum
✔ The privilege of thinness—and the price Chrissy paid to maintain it
✔ The diet industry’s billion-dollar lie and why it thrives on self-rejection
✔ The emotional process of body grief & how to accept a changing body
✔ How fear of visibility and self-rejection keep us from showing up in the world
✔ Why rejection isn’t always bad—sometimes, it’s just redirectionIf you’ve ever struggled with body image, diet culture, or the pressure to shrink yourself, this episode is for you.
📖 Read Her Book:The Body Liberation Project
➡ Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/Body-Liberation-Project-Understanding-Collective-ebook/dp/B0B44P3BQV📰 Join Her Substack: Body Liberation For Real Life
➡ Substack:https://chrissyking.substack.com🌍 Visit Her Website & Work With Her
➡ Website:https://www.chrissyking.com📸 Follow Chrissy on Instagram & TikTok
➡ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamchrissyking
➡ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@iamchrissyking00:00 Introduction – Why Thinness Is Back
03:40 How the Body Liberation Movement Lost Momentum
08:10 The Privilege of Thinness & The Price of Maintaining It
12:55 The Billion-Dollar Lie: How The Diet Industry Thrives on Rejection
18:20 Body Grief: How to Accept a Changing Body
22:37 Why We Fear Visibility & How to Overcome Self-Rejection
30:45 Rejection as Redirection: Chrissy’s Career Story
37:20 Choosing a Child-Free Life & Facing Social Expectations
45:00 Final Thoughts – How to Stop Shrinking Yourself📩 Loved this episode?
Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram or LinkedIn and tag me! Subscribe & leave a review—it really helps the show grow!🔥 And if you’re struggling with body image, rejection, or self-doubt—know this: You are not the problem.
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What happens when rejection isn’t a person telling you no—but life itself pushing back?
We talk a lot about rejection from others—failed pitches, book rejections, heartbreak. But what about the times when rejection comes in unexpected forms? When your body, mental health, or circumstances force you to hit pause, even when you desperately want to keep going?
In this solo episode, I get real about my own recent setbacks—curveballs that have thrown my 2025 goals off track. I dive into:
✔ Why our brains catastrophize setbacks and how to reframe the fear of “losing it all”
✔ How to find momentum when you’re exhausted (without pushing yourself too hard)
✔ Why rest is actually productive—and what elite athletes can teach us about taking a step back
✔ What you can control when everything feels out of controlIf you’ve ever felt like life was rejecting your plans, this episode is for you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction – When Life Says No
03:30 Why Setbacks Feel Like Rejection
08:10 The Brain Science of Catastrophizing
12:45 How to Keep Moving (Even If It’s Imperfect)
17:20 The Power of Rest & Letting Go
21:00 What You Can Control in Uncertain Times
26:00 Final Thoughts & Personal Reflection📩 Let’s Connect:
Have you felt like life has been rejecting your plans lately? How are you keeping going? I’d love to hear from you!💌 Email me: [email protected]
📲 DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn
📢 Tag me on social media and share your storyAnd if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave a review—it truly makes my day! 💛
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Why does heartbreak hurt so much? According to psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch, it’s not just emotional—it’s biological. Heartbreak hijacks your brain like an addiction, making it one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. In this episode, Guy breaks down the science of heartbreak, the biggest mistakes people make when trying to move on, and why heartbreak needs a mourning ritual—just like grief. If you’ve ever struggled to let go, this episode is for you.
Website:
https://www.guywinch.comGuy’s TED Talks:
https://www.ted.com/speakers/guy_winchGuy’s Books:
📕How to Fix a Broken Heart
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501120123📕Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142181072📕The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships, and Enhance Self-Esteem
https://www.amazon.com/The-Squeaky-Wheel-Guy-Winch-Ph-D-audiobook/dp/B004INR2VU/Listen to Guy’s PodcastDear Therapists:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-therapists-with-lori-gottlieb-and-guy-winch/id1523340696Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Guy Winch
03:32 Heartbreak as the Ultimate Rejection
09:45 Why Heartbreak Feels Like Drug Withdrawal
14:20 The Science Behind Rejection and Emotional Pain
19:05 The Mistakes People Make When Healing from Heartbreak
24:40 Why Social Media Stalking Makes It Worse
30:15 The Importance of a Mourning Ritual for Heartbreak
37:00 How to Stop Idealizing Your Ex
42:18 Replacement Strategies—The Healthy Way to Move On
48:30 Rebuilding Rejection Resilience and Dating Again🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to heal a broken heart and move forward with resilience!
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Meredith Carder is a trailblazing ADHD coach, author, and advocate who knows firsthand the challenges of navigating life with ADHD. From the weight of rejection to the struggle of masking, Meredith has been there—and now she’s helping others rewrite their stories. As the author of It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life, she’s a powerful voice for adults learning to thrive with neurodivergence.
In this episode, Meredith takes us inside the ADHD brain, breaking down the emotional toll of Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the burnout of perfectionism, and the dopamine-fueled trap of people-pleasing. She shares her personal experiences and actionable strategies for managing emotional dysregulation, finding authenticity, and staying motivated for the long haul.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbird_adhd
It All Makes Sense Now: Embrace Your ADHD Brain to Live a Creative and Colorful Life
https://www.amazon.com/All-Makes-Sense-Now-Creative/dp/1401977030Meredith’s Website:
https://www.meredithcarder.comMeredith’s Substack:
https://meredithcarder.substack.com00:00 Introduction to Meredith and Her ADHD Journey
06:10 Childhood Rejection and Its Long-Term Impact
12:30 Masking and the Struggle to Fit In
19:05 Understanding Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
26:40 People-Pleasing and Why ADHDers Struggle to Say No
33:15 Perfectionism and the “Lazy Perfectionist” ADHD Myth
40:10 Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Rejection
46:55 Staying Committed to Long-Term Goals as an ADHDer
53:20 Rewiring the Brain Through Sharing Wins🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how Meredith Carder helps ADHDers navigate rejection and embrace their unique strengths!
Order Meredith’s Book:Learn More About Meredith:Follow Meredith Online:Chapters
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Grant Faulkner is a creative leader, prolific author, and the former Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). He’s seen rejection from every angle—both as an author and as someone who supports a global community of creators. With books like Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo and The Art of Brevity: Crafting the Very Short Story, Grant has helped thousands of writers navigate rejection, build resilience, and discover the power of their creative voice.
Grant has done extensive research on the topic of rejection for writers as part of his latest book, which is currently in the querying stage. From exploring the science of how rejection impacts the brain to celebrating rejection as a badge of honor, Grant shares groundbreaking strategies to turn failure into fuel.
Order Grant’s Books
Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo
The Art of Brevity: Crafting the Very Short Story
Learn More About Grant:
Grant’s Website:
https://grantfaulkner.comGrant’s Substack:
https://grantfaulkner.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantfaulkner
00:00 Rejection as a Primal Experience
06:35 How Rejection Hijacks Your Brain
12:18 The 100 Rejections Challenge
18:42 Transforming Envy into Motivation
24:10 The Emotional Hangover of Vulnerability
29:27 The Ripple Effect of Positivity
34:52 Researching Rejection for Writers
41:05 Building Resilience in a Creative Community
47:18 Practical Strategies for Reframing Rejection -
Courtney Maum is an accomplished author, writing coach, and publishing industry insider who’s been through it all—devastating rejections, canceled book deals, and the highs and lows of a 15-year career. She’s the author of Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book and a champion for writers navigating the tricky waters of the publishing world.
For anyone listening, you can order a copy of "Before And After The Book Deal" here: https://books.catapult.co/books/before-and-after-the-book-deal/
Subscribe to Courtney’s Substack: Before And After The Book Deal
https://courtneymaum.substack.com/
To find out more about Courtney Maum, her book, coaching, writing retreats and classes, visit: https://www.courtneymaum.com/
Follow Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbmaumChapters
00:00 The Early Memories of Rejection
05:53 Navigating the Publishing World
11:51 The Long Game in Writing
17:53 The Impact of Current Events on Publishing
23:57 The Importance of Patience in Writing
36:16 Creative Promotion Strategies for Authors
44:29 Maintaining a Positive Attitude in Adversity
53:27 Understanding Rejection: The Rejection Hierarchy
58:32 Transforming Hardships into Strengths
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This episode features EbonyJanice Moore, an activist, author, and thought leader, as she delves into her journey of overcoming rejection, breaking generational cycles, and reclaiming softness as a revolutionary act. EbonyJanice discusses her childhood experiences, personal revelations, and professional successes, offering deep insights into healing, growth, and liberation.
Chapters:
00:01 - Welcome & Introduction
03:10 - Childhood Rejection: The Kickball Memory
03:34 - The Role of Colorism in Family Dynamics
12:08 - Reclaiming Body Autonomy: A Personal Revelation
17:38 - Coming Out Theologically and Spiritually
23:44 - The Greatest Grief: Living Inauthentically
29:38 - Breaking Generational Cycles: A Family's Evolution
37:49 - Reimagining Softness for Black Women
43:25 - The Rejection of Rest: A Systemic Issue
47:45 - The Story of the Ham: Inherited Beliefs and Change
50:31 - Generational Revelations: Learning from the Next Generation
1:00:43 - Professional Rejections: A Journey Through Self-Publishing
1:07:33 - MySpace Author to Bestselling Author
1:11:42 - Advice for Growing a Podcast
1:13:41 - Closing Reflections
Links & Resources:
EbonyJanice’s Website: www.ebonyjanice.com
Her Book: All the Black Girls Are Activists
Purchase here: www.ebonyjanice.com/alltheblackgirlsareactivists
Instagram: @EbonyJanice
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In this dynamic episode of My Rejection Story, Alice Draper brings together highlights from past interviews with thought leaders who’ve transformed rejection into resilience and success. Through inspiring stories and actionable advice, this episode dives into how to turn setbacks into opportunities, rewrite your personal narrative, and embrace vulnerability as a strength.Featured Clips & Highlights:1. Tina Wells: Packaging and Turning a No into a YesTina shares how to package your ideas and opportunities in a way that transforms rejection into a resounding yes. She reveals the art of reframing and how perseverance and creativity can lead to breakthroughs.Learn more about Tina Wells:Website: www.tinawells.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/tinawells/2. Rohit Bhargava: Cultivating Difficult Experiences to Increase Rejection ResilienceRohit discusses how intentionally seeking out challenging experiences—whether skydiving or cold plunges—can build rejection resilience and increase confidence in navigating life’s hurdles.Learn more about Rohit Bhargava:Website: www.rohitbhargava.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rohitbhargava/3. Jason VanRuler: How to Rewrite Your StoryJason shares practical and empowering advice on how to rewrite your personal narrative and make your past work for you. This clip will inspire you to take control of your story and turn challenges into triumphs.Learn more about Jason VanRuler:Website: www.jasonvr.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jasonvanruler/4. Jason VanRuler: Share Scars, Not WoundsJason emphasizes the importance of sharing stories of healed experiences (scars) rather than raw, unresolved pain (wounds). This perspective provides a healthier approach to vulnerability and storytelling.Learn more about Jason VanRuler:5. Kimberly Brown: The Perfection Box and Fear of VulnerabilityKimberly highlights how successful people often fall into a "perfection box," where vulnerability feels like a risk. She shares how breaking free from this mindset leads to deeper authenticity and growth.Learn more about Kimberly Brown:Website: www.kimberlybonline.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybcareer/Links & Resources:Subscribe to the Podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google PodcastsFollow Alice Draper:Website: www.hustlingwriters.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/alicedraperLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alice-m-draper/Get Involved!Share your rejection stories! Send your submissions to [email protected], leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a little rejection resilience!
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Geraldine DeRuiter, a James Beard award-winning writer and author, discusses her experience with a negative review of her book and how her community turned it around to make it a bestseller.
Geraldine also reflects on her ambition as a child and the importance of perseverance and authenticity in her writing journey. Geraldine shares her experience of how her blog gained traction and how she navigated rejection in her writing career. She emphasizes the importance of putting yourself out there and not being afraid of rejection. She also discusses the fear of stating what you want and offers advice for aspiring writers and creators.
To find out more about Geraldine and read her award-winning blog, visit: https://www.everywhereist.com/about/
Follow Geraldine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEverywhereist/
Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background
01:33 The Negative Review and Emotional Impact
16:00 Childhood Ambition and Writing Journey
29:58 Traffic Increase and the Power of Authenticity
33:50 Gaining Traction and Overcoming Rejection
36:06 Transitioning from Anonymity to Recognition
37:29 The Impact of Viral Success
38:24 The Condensing Timeframe of Success
40:19 Dealing with Rejection in Personal Life
43:19 Protecting Oneself from Rejection
46:21 The Fear of Stating What You Want
48:06 External Motivation and Accountability
50:18 The Love of Having Written
52:58 The Fear of Rejection vs. Actual Rejection
54:24 Setting Audacious Rejection Goals
59:06 Reaching Out to Influential People
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This episode originally appeared on The Best Advice Show hosted by Zak Rosen. Find the original episode here: https://bestadvice.show/episodes/you-need-to-get-rejected-a-lot-more-with-alice-draper
In this episode, Zak speaks with writer and publicist Alice Draper about the transformative power of embracing rejection. Alice shares how taking on the "100 Rejection Challenge" not only improved her freelance journalism career but also revolutionized her personal life, from dating to building resilience after her father's dementia diagnosis. Learn how seeking out micro rejections can build your rejection resilience muscle and lead to unexpected successes.
To check out The Best Advice Show: https://bestadvice.show/
Follow The Best Advice Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestadviceshow/
Support The Best Advice Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Why Alice used to avoid rejection at all costs
02:11 How Alice's ambition fueled her rejection resilience
03:01 Discovering the 100 Rejection Challenge
03:41 How rejection shaped Alice's personal and professional growth
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In this episode of My Rejection Story, host Alice Draper speaks with Rohit Bhargava about his experiences with rejection, the importance of non-obvious thinking, and the journey of founding Idea Press Publishing. They discuss how childhood experiences shape our relationship with rejection, the impact of confidence on overcoming challenges, and the significance of storytelling in conversations. Rohit shares insights on hybrid publishing, marketing strategies for authors, and the value of networking through weak ties.
Find Rohit Bhargava here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitbhargava/
To find out more about publishing with IdeaPress, click here: https://ideapress.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Rejection and Non-Obvious Thinking
02:52 Childhood Experiences of Rejection
05:58 The Impact of Rejection on Confidence08:51Career Choices and the Fear of Rejection
11:46 Building Resilience Through Life Experiences
15:04 Networking and the Power of Weak Ties
17:59 The Journey of Idea Press Publishing
20:59 The Benefits of Hybrid Publishing
23:58 Marketing Strategies for Authors
26:49 The Importance of Timeliness in Publishing
29:50 The Role of Confidence in Dealing with Rejection
33:06 Storytelling Questions and Active Listening
35:58 The Concept of Option C in Publishing
38:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Alice Draper reflects on the journey of her podcast, celebrating its recent award while grappling with feelings of imposter syndrome. She discusses the importance of agency and resilience in the face of rejection, emphasizing the need to embrace vulnerability in content creation. Alice shares insights on navigating the challenges of low status and self-sabotage, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions despite fears of failure.
Substack post mentioned in episode: https://usefulfictions.substack.com/p/how-to-be-more-agentic
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In this episode of My Rejection Story, host Alice Draper interviews Nick Courtright, the CEO of Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publishing company, and author himself, who shares his journey through rejection and the lessons learned along the way. Nick discusses the impact of rejection on his career, the importance of hybrid publishing, and the support authors can receive in this model. He emphasizes the emotional journey of writing and publishing, the significance of audience engagement, and the need for authors to take charge of their creative destinies. Nick also explores the themes of his latest book, 'The Forgotten World', which reflects on American identity in a global context.
Do a free author interview with Atmosphere Press here: https://atmospherepress.com/free-author-interviews/
Submit your manuscript to Atmosphere Press here: https://atmospherepress.com/call-for-submissions/Chapters:
00:00 Nick’s Rejection Story
04:11 Building a Hybrid Publishing Company
11:00 Author Questions About Hybrid Publishing
20:23 The Support Offered By Hybrid Publishing
27:16 Navigating Thoughts on Hybrid Publishing
29:47 Choosing the Right Publisher
32:08 Resilience in the Face of Rejection
33:58 Craft Improvement and Taking Risks
36:43 Nick’s Writing and Influences
53:07 Taking Charge of Your Creative Destiny
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In this episode of My Rejection Story, Alice Draper speaks with Sarah Bullen, a multi-published author, writing coach, and literary agent. They discuss the journey of overcoming rejection in the writing process, the importance of developing a thick skin, and the role of literary agents in navigating the publishing world. Sarah shares insights on market trends, the unpredictability of novel success, and the significance of genre in writing. They also explore the challenges of writing standout books in a saturated market, the realities of book sales, and the value of writing as a passion project. The conversation concludes with Sarah's commitment to promoting her new book and the vulnerability that comes with putting creative work out into the world.
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In this conversation, Alice Draper and Ayodeji Awosika explore the multifaceted journey of self-publishing, from overcoming the fear of failure to the intricacies of writing, editing, and marketing a book. They discuss the importance of building an audience, effective time management strategies, and the decision-making process behind choosing self-publishing over traditional routes. Ayodeji shares insights on personal growth, accountability, and the evolving nature of careers in today's world, emphasizing the need for adaptability and self-awareness. The conversation concludes with practical advice for aspiring podcasters and content creators, highlighting the significance of focusing on what works and continuously improving one's craft.
For anyone listening, you can order a copy "An Honest Guide to Self-Improvement" here: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Help-Honest-Guide-Self-Improvement/dp/B084YWT78R/
To find out more about Ayodeji and grab his free course, head over to: https://ayotheauthor.com/
Follow Ayodeji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayotheauthor/
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