Rejection is probably our least favorite part of the writing life – but in this episode, we’re reframing rejections to talk about what we can learn, how to take care of ourselves, and how to stay motivated and focused on your goals. We invited creative coach and professional oboist Merideth Hite Estevez to share her publishing journey and how she helps other creatives reframe rejection and grow resilience in their writing life.An active freelancer and sought-after recitalist, oboist Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez has performed and taught throughout North and South America, Asia, and Europe. Her education has taken her all over the world—Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Yale School of Music, Fulbright Scholar to Germany, and to The Juilliard School where she received for her doctorate in oboe.As founder and director of Artists for Joy in 2017, Merideth invites artists into community to debunk the stereotype of the tortured artist, to unleash joy in the creation of art in all disciplines, and to consider creativity as a spiritual practice. Her podcast of the same name was a 2022 winner of the Award of Excellence in 2022 Communicator Awards and is in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide according to listennotes.com. Merideth has led thousands of artists in creative recovery and discovery through her popular support groups around Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist’s Way” and is a Start with Heart Facilitator through Graydin. She runs a thriving one-to-one coaching business help artists thrive.When she’s not playing oboe or making reeds, Merideth enjoys traveling the world and attempting to speak foreign languages with a southern accent. She hails from Abbeville, SC, but now lives in Bloomfield Hills, MI, where she resides with her husband, Rev. Edwin Estevez, daughter Eva, and son Eli.Merideth’s website: https://artistsforjoy.org/Merideth’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/artistsforjoy/Merideth’s freebie: 3 Ways to Love Your Inner ArtistDheepa Maturi’s Ritual for Rejection: https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/post/moment-by-moment