About this episode

Lauren shares her experiences during a seemingly stagnant week in her 1,000 Rejection Challenge, including a film festival rejection and an encounter with an internet troll.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a week feels like nothing is moving forward? In this week's 1,000 Rejection Challenge update, Lauren shares a surprisingly eventful "stagnant" week that included a film festival rejection, an unforgettable encounter with an internet troll, and an unexpected opportunity connected to NASA. Along the way, she explores the difference between criticism from strangers and the negative voice we often carry inside ourselves—one she has officially named "Salomon." La...

People in this episode

Host: Lauren Connolly

Topics covered

• rejection
• self-criticism
• opportunity
• personal growth
• mental health

Keywords

• rejection challenge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA

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