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Rejection Won’t Kill You - What it Means + How to Deal With It

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247: Ever thought about pitching your “this is going to shatter the glass ceiling” idea to a big tech company, inviting that cutie on Bumble out for mini golf, or asking for a raise at the job you’ve been at for 7+ years and DEFINITELY deserve one… but the idea of rejection made you wince? Same.

But I’m alive. Rejection didn’t kill me. So I’m here to tell the tale of how I cope with rejection professionally and walk you through several celeb stories - and how we wouldn’t be able to experience their genre-changing art or mind-bending music or industry-leading apps if they let rejection deter them.

You’ll hear stories about Britney Spears, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Queen, the founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona, and myself, and how rejection only became fuel to lead us to success.

I also challenge you to reflect on your own experiences with rejection and how they've shaped your path. Remember, sometimes rejection is just redirection to something even better. Corny but true!

If you found value in this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment on Spotify. I'd love to hear your stories of rejection and what came after—you can DM me on Instagram @chelseariffe or email me at [email protected].

Rejection is a whole topic inside Pitch Perfect - doors open in early October! Grab a spot on the waitlist to be notified!

Connect with Chelsea:

Digital detox? Creative sabbatical? The 9-grid takeover? If you're burned out on the insatiable content monster aka social media, there's a better way: pitching yourself. Podcasts don't disappear in 24 hours; they work while you sleep, converting listeners into superfans. Applications open mid-June for Pitch Perfect's fall 2025 cohort. Get on the waitlist HERE to be the first to know when they drop!

Connect with Chelsea:

💻 Website

🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching

🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop!

📲 Instagram 📲

✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats

🔗 Pitch Perfect is coming back late Fall 2025. Get on the waitlist here!

👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.

☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.

🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency.

🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

  continue reading

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Content provided by Chelsea Riffe. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chelsea Riffe or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

247: Ever thought about pitching your “this is going to shatter the glass ceiling” idea to a big tech company, inviting that cutie on Bumble out for mini golf, or asking for a raise at the job you’ve been at for 7+ years and DEFINITELY deserve one… but the idea of rejection made you wince? Same.

But I’m alive. Rejection didn’t kill me. So I’m here to tell the tale of how I cope with rejection professionally and walk you through several celeb stories - and how we wouldn’t be able to experience their genre-changing art or mind-bending music or industry-leading apps if they let rejection deter them.

You’ll hear stories about Britney Spears, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Queen, the founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona, and myself, and how rejection only became fuel to lead us to success.

I also challenge you to reflect on your own experiences with rejection and how they've shaped your path. Remember, sometimes rejection is just redirection to something even better. Corny but true!

If you found value in this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment on Spotify. I'd love to hear your stories of rejection and what came after—you can DM me on Instagram @chelseariffe or email me at [email protected].

Rejection is a whole topic inside Pitch Perfect - doors open in early October! Grab a spot on the waitlist to be notified!

Connect with Chelsea:

Digital detox? Creative sabbatical? The 9-grid takeover? If you're burned out on the insatiable content monster aka social media, there's a better way: pitching yourself. Podcasts don't disappear in 24 hours; they work while you sleep, converting listeners into superfans. Applications open mid-June for Pitch Perfect's fall 2025 cohort. Get on the waitlist HERE to be the first to know when they drop!

Connect with Chelsea:

💻 Website

🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching

🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop!

📲 Instagram 📲

✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats

🔗 Pitch Perfect is coming back late Fall 2025. Get on the waitlist here!

👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE.

☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠.

🫶 Don't forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency.

🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE

  continue reading

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