Rejection Is Protection
"What's meant for me will never miss me".
LOVING LATELY:
This wrap dress, that I’ve been wearing on repeat. It’s a soft, jersey material, comes in so many colors and you can dress it up or down easily
I tried this cult favorite body oil and it was an instant hell yes.
My new favorite habit stack? A hot girl, gratitude walk while wearing an eye mask. Getting my steps, skincare and meditation in all at once!
Now back to the regularly scheduled program…
REJECTION IS PROTECTION
It’s 1998 and I’m sprawled out on the sun soaked section of my bedroom floor with a stack of InStyle magazines handed down by my aunt. I’d thumb through the glossy pages, starry-eyed over the “it girls” dressed to the nines and jet-setting to fabulous places. Where were they going? Who were they hanging out with? How did they get their hair to look like that?
From the moment I could hold a magazine, I wanted to be a magazine writer.
I’d spend my days cutting out fashion figures from magazines, organizing them all in my Caboodle, and assembling new outfits with a glue stick. I’d even pen little write-ups underneath like a mini fashion editor. My bedroom was a modern-day lookbook, minus the free designer samples.
As a 12 year old living in a small town, longing to be “in the mix”, magazines were my lifeline (this was pre-internet, mind you. Back then, we weren’t as connected). To me, these magazine writers had it all: they rubbed elbows with the “in crowd” and got paid to be creative!
When I finally mustered the courage to tell my parents about my dream, my dad said, “Be a doctor and then write the medical advice column in a magazine.”
Dream = crushed.
Fast forward six years: I’m in college, a pre-med student still clinging to my magazine dreams. After graduation, I found myself working as a chemist by day and interning at a local magazine by night, slowly working my way up to Fashion Editor. The job was all frills and made no fiscal sense (20 hours a week for $50 a month) however, I got to learn the ropes and made invaluable connections.
Once that became unsustainable, I traded in magazines for a laptop and started my own blog. Eventually, I even launched a podcast. Turns out, you can actually pave your own path.
Today, it really dawned on me: while I’m not a magazine editor per se, I am a version of who that little girl wanted to be—and it turned out better than expected.
On the podcast this week we deep dive how rejection can often times be a form of protection, leading you to something greater.
And a Sheryl Sandberg said, “Success isn’t a ladder; it’s more like a jungle gym.” And let’s be honest, jungle gyms are way more fun.
Turning Your Dreams into Reality: My Tips for You
Follow Your Passion, Even If It’s Not Practical: Your goals might not seem practical or realistic at first. Who cares? If it excites you, it’s worth pursuing.
Be Open to Unconventional Paths: A huge theme on this week’s podcast is about “embracing the detours”—they often lead you to fulfilling opportunities.
Create Your Own Opportunities: If the traditional path doesn’t work out, carve your own. Start a blog, a podcast, or a side hustle. The digital age offers endless possibilities.
You’re Never To Old To Start:It’s never too late to chase your dreams. We’re all multi-faceted individuals with ever-evolving interests, and embracing that can lead to incredible new paths.
Enjoy the Journey: Success isn’t just about reaching the destination; it’s about enjoying the ride. Celebrate small wins and learn from the challenges.