How to Handle Rejection in Your Creative Business with Confidence and Grace
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 fair
- What to do (and NOT do!) when you get a rejection email
- Why rejection is often not about YOU personally, and what factors might be at play
- How to respond professionally and use rejection to grow stronger
- How to know whether an opportunity was truly aligned in the first place
You’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.
Takeaways:
- Rejection happens to everyone, even the pros
- Your work was declined—not your worth
- Always respond with professionalism (if at all)
- Use rejection as a learning opportunity, not a stopping point
- Keep putting yourself and your work out there—again and again
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Creative Confidence Kickstart: A Free 5-Day Challenge to help you overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism so you can keep moving forward
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