We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast
By Apostrophe Podcast Network
<p>The road to success is littered with speed bumps. Every celebrated actor, writer, musician, artist, inventor and entrepreneur has faced debilitating career rejection on their journey to the top. We tell their fascinating stories and break down exactly how they achieved their remarkable goals. Because hidden inside each rejection is a unique insight – and we’re here to find it.</p><br /><p>At its heart, this pod is about persistence and inspiration.</p><br /><p>From the creators of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/under-the-influence-with-terry-oreilly/id493536367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Under The Influence</a>, this show is brought to you by the <a href="https://apostrophepodcasts.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apostrophe Podcast Company</a> and powered by Acast.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
11 episodes
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Hollywood's Systemic Sexism Requires Decades of Female Creators' Resilience
Hollywood's systemic biases force projects by women into decade-long battles for recognition, proving talent and resilience are crucial to overcome ingrained sexism and achieve eventual success.
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Small Errors Cause Cascading Financial, Reputational Fallout
Minor errors create massive financial and reputational fallout. Discover the systemic failures in quality control and build a bulletproof process to avoid costly mistakes.
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Rejection as Redirection: George R.R. Martin's Systemic Success
Rejection isn't a dead end, but a redirection. Discover how George R.R. Martin leveraged systemic setbacks into innovation, transforming failures into catalysts for unexpected, monumental success.
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Early Rejection Forges Long-Term Creative Advantage
Early rejection forged George R.R. Martin's unique publishing strategy, revealing how systemic indifference can cultivate resilience and a long-term creative advantage.
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Joan Jett's Resilience: Building Independent Infrastructure Against Industry Bias
Joan Jett’s 23 rejections reveal systemic industry bias against women. Building her own label, Blackheart Records, demonstrates a blueprint for overcoming entrenched barriers through persistence and self-determination.
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Rejection as the Bedrock of Breakthroughs in Creative Endeavors
Discover how repeated rejection fuels groundbreaking achievements, transforming setbacks into the bedrock of lasting success and innovation.
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Hayley Wickenheiser: Resilience Over External Validation
Mastering athletic achievement means building resilience beyond external validation. Discover how to transform rejection and pressure into sustainable advantage, not insurmountable obstacles.
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Perseverance Through Gender Bias Forges Unshakeable Strength
Embrace systemic barriers and rejection as catalysts for strength. True greatness is forged by relentlessly pursuing excellence despite obstacles, transforming challenges into unparalleled resilience and innovation.
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Sustained Internal Motivation: Nyad's "Onward" Mantra Rewrites Failure
Discover how a single mantra, "Onward," unlocks extreme perseverance, transforming repeated failures into vital lessons for achieving audacious, long-term goals.
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Apostrophe Pivots to Subscription, Creating Tiered Podcast Ecosystem
Apostrophe shifts to a subscription model, offering ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content that creates a tiered community and deeper audience engagement.
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When Unconventional Ideas Triumph Over Industry Logic
A script rejected by numerous studios, featuring an untested lead, became a holiday phenomenon by defying industry logic. Discover how unconventionality fuels lasting success.
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