82. Navigating the Fear of Rejection in Business

HER Business Elevated Podcast

Let’s be honest—rejection is hard. And if you’ve ever been ghosted by a potential client after pouring your heart into a pitch, I see you. I’ve been there. This week, I’m opening up about some of my own experiences with rejection in business and what I’ve learned about not taking it personally. In this episode, I’m walking you through:
-Why rejection is inevitable (and often not about you at all)
-How I learned to reframe a "no" into valuable feedback
-A powerful example from Myleik Teele (founder of CurlBox) on how rejection redirected her success
-How I protect my energy and detach from outcomes in order to stay resilient and focused
Plus, I’m shouting out a phenomenal entrepreneur and homeschool coach who’s showing up with so much clarity and purpose.
🌟 Featured Entrepreneur of the Week:
This week, I’m celebrating Tracy Kelly—a homeschool coach and educator who’s just revamped her tutoring page, and y’all, it looks amazing. We worked together recently to bring more clarity to her offerings, and I’m so proud of how confidently she’s stepping into her next season.
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