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Navigating Rejection in Personal Branding and Visibility
In this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, personal branding and PR expert Katrina Owens pulls back the curtain on the emotional roller coaster of being a highly visible entrepreneur. From sponsorship rejections and missed awards to brand negotiations and unexpected yeses, Katrina shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a big personal brand.
This raw, stream-of-consciousness episode is for the entrepreneur who is putting themselves out there, hearing more “no’s” than expected, and wondering if they’re doing something wrong. Katrina reminds you that rejection isn’t failure — it’s proof that you’re playing big, building momentum, and getting closer to the opportunities meant for you.
Show Notes:
- PR as rejection therapy
- When big opportunities fall through
- Knowing when to say no
- The stories your insecurities tell
- Why rejection stings more when you care
- Feeling disappointment instead of rushing it
- Bouncing back faster after a setback
- Alignment over money in brand deals
- Clarifying the opportunities you actually want
- Networking softens rejection
- The truth about “overnight success”
- Volume = more yeses
- More pitches = more results
- How negativity bias impacts your mindset
- Boundaries and support protect your growth
- Staying confident while waiting
- Turning rejection into momentum
Links Mentioned:
Big Brand Energy Sessions – June 2026 (Vancouver Area): https://katrinaowens.com/events
Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://katrinaowens.com/group-coaching
Fame-Ready VIP Program (her higher-tier program with 1:1 access, quarterly strategy intensives, and full access to Fame Ready): https://katrinaowens.com/group-coaching (scroll down for access)
Follow Katrina:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina
If you’ve been bracing for bad news or questioning your worth, this episode is your reminder: rejection is part of the path — and every no is making space for a bigger yes.
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By Knockout Marketing DirectiveIn this episode of the Fame-Ready Podcast, personal branding and PR expert Katrina Owens pulls back the curtain on the emotional roller coaster of being a highly visible entrepreneur. From sponsorship rejections and missed awards to brand negotiations and unexpected yeses, Katrina shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a big personal brand.
This raw, stream-of-consciousness episode is for the entrepreneur who is putting themselves out there, hearing more “no’s” than expected, and wondering if they’re doing something wrong. Katrina reminds you that rejection isn’t failure — it’s proof that you’re playing big, building momentum, and getting closer to the opportunities meant for you.
Show Notes:
- PR as rejection therapy
- When big opportunities fall through
- Knowing when to say no
- The stories your insecurities tell
- Why rejection stings more when you care
- Feeling disappointment instead of rushing it
- Bouncing back faster after a setback
- Alignment over money in brand deals
- Clarifying the opportunities you actually want
- Networking softens rejection
- The truth about “overnight success”
- Volume = more yeses
- More pitches = more results
- How negativity bias impacts your mindset
- Boundaries and support protect your growth
- Staying confident while waiting
- Turning rejection into momentum
Links Mentioned:
Big Brand Energy Sessions – June 2026 (Vancouver Area): https://katrinaowens.com/events
Fame-Ready Entrepreneur Program: https://katrinaowens.com/group-coaching
Fame-Ready VIP Program (her higher-tier program with 1:1 access, quarterly strategy intensives, and full access to Fame Ready): https://katrinaowens.com/group-coaching (scroll down for access)
Follow Katrina:
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaowenspr/
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfameready/
→ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@katrinaowenspr
→ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/owenskatrina
If you’ve been bracing for bad news or questioning your worth, this episode is your reminder: rejection is part of the path — and every no is making space for a bigger yes.