Rejection is part of the journey—but it doesn’t have to derail your dreams. In Episode 3 of Hey, Beautiful Creative!, we’re talking all about how to handle rejection in your creative business with confidence and professionalism. Whether it’s a "no" from a craft market, gallery, art show, or potential client, rejection stings—but it doesn’t have to stop you.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
My personal story of getting rejected from my first-ever craft fairWhat to do (and NOT do!) when you get a rejection emailWhy rejection is often not about YOU personally, and what factors might be at playHow to respond professionally and use rejection to grow strongerHow to know whether an opportunity was truly aligned in the first placeYou’ll also get actionable mindset tips and reflection prompts to help you reframe rejection as redirection. Plus, I’ll show you how to stay grounded and confident, even when the answer is no.
Rejection happens to everyone, even the prosYour work was declined—not your worthAlways respond with professionalism (if at all)Use rejection as a learning opportunity, not a stopping pointKeep putting yourself and your work out there—again and againMentioned in this Episode:
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