My Rejection Story

In this episode of My Rejection Story, Kimberly Brown shares her personal journey of rejection and redirection in her career. She discusses the emotional impact of job rejections, the importance of vulnerability, and how to navigate the job market effectively. Kimberly emphasizes the significance of asking questions during interviews and the need for self-coaching in professional development. She...

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 though...

Elizabeth Fremantle shares her experiences of rejection, starting with being expelled from school at a young age. She felt unjustly labeled as a bad influence and struggled to overcome the rejection. However, her desire to be a writer motivated her to go back to university as a mature student and pursue her passion.  Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of finding a way back from early rejection an...

Jill Mansell shares her journey as a writer, from her early experiences with rejection to becoming a bestselling author. She talks about the challenges of finding an agent and receiving rejections from publishers. Despite the setbacks, she persevered and found success with her unique style of writing.  Jill discusses the fear and anxiety she still feels with each new book, as well as the joy of co...

Haley Jakobson, a writer and playwright, discusses her relationship with rejection and the journey to publishing her debut novel, 'Old Enough'. She shares her fear of rejection and the mantra of choosing herself, which worked until she had to face the vulnerability of publishing a book. Haley talks about the 40+ rejections she received and the tools she developed to navigate rejection, inc...

Paulette Perhach, an award-winning writer and author, shares her experiences with rejection and failure. She emphasizes the importance of being open and vulnerable as a writer and navigating the challenges that come with it. She discusses her journey with ADHD and how it has influenced her relationship with rejection. Paulette also talks about the importance of self-compassion and seeking external...

Neil Patel, a renowned marketer and author, shares his insights on rejection and success. He emphasizes the importance of not letting rejection sting and the need to embrace rejection as a part of life and business. Neil discusses his own experiences with rejection and how he learned to be patient and persistent. He also talks about the mindset of not having much to lose, which allowed him to take...

Nokuhle Kumalo shares her journey of feeling rejected by her accounting career and making the decision to leave and pursue her own business. She discusses the challenges and doubts she faced along the way, as well as the support she received from her community. Nokuhle emphasizes the importance of finding a career that aligns with your personality and values, as well as the satisfaction that comes...

Gay Hendricks shares his personal journey of transformation and finding his zone of genius. He discusses how a moment of clarity after falling on the ice led him to discover a state of pure consciousness. Gay emphasizes the importance of facing and accepting our emotions and experiences in order to transform our lives. He also highlights the role of meditation in connecting with our true selves an...

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. She shares the personal attacks she faced in the review and the emotional toll it took on her. Despite the hurtful beginning, her community's support and the negative review actually helped boost the book&...

In exclusive interviews, society's bestselling authors share how they navigated the toughest periods of their personal and professional lives, and how this shaped the success they now experience today. You probably know your favorite authors’ success stories. After all, you chose to read their books because of their expertise, wisdom, and great storytelling skills. But do you know their reject...