Secrets of the Career Game

75. Why Rejection is the SECRET to Career Success: How to Turn 'No' into 'Yes with Journalist Emily L Foley


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Emily L. Foley knows what it’s like to hear ‘no’—but she never let it stop her. Before she became a TV personality, freelance writer and an expert in beauty and fashion journalism, Emily sent out cold pitches, built relationships, and faced rejection head-on.

In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with Emily to discuss how she went from zero connections to a thriving career in media. She reveals the power of persistence, why rejection is critical for success, and how to use cold pitching and networking to open doors in competitive industries. If you're struggling to break into journalism, content creation, or personal branding, this episode is packed with insider career advice to help you move forward.

In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 How can you break into media without connections? (cold pitching, freelance writing, journalism career) 🔹 What’s the best way to handle rejection when applying for jobs? (turning rejection into success, career pivot) 🔹 How did Emily Foley get published in Vogue with no prior experience? (how to get published, media industry) 🔹 Why is relationship-building essential in competitive industries? (networking, career advancement strategies) 🔹 What’s the secret to staying ahead in beauty and fashion journalism? (content creation for journalists, trending careers in media)

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Emily L. Foley is a multi-platform journalist, TV personality, trend expert and social media correspondent. A former magazine editor, her writing has appeared in publications such as Allure, Marie Claire, Glamour, US Weekly and Instyle.com, and she specializes in beauty, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment topics.

Foley breaks down the latest beauty and fashion trends as a trend expert on television shows nationwide and is a brand representative on QVC. 

Foley also covers red carpets and entertainment events and serves as the Social Media Correspondent for Cosmoprof North America, the largest B2B beauty event in the Americas.

Website: https://emilylfoley.com/

Instagram: @EMILYLFOLEY

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