Wildly Rejected- Week Three Update

What happens when the excitement wears off… and the waiting begins?

In this Week 3 update of the “Wildly Rejected a.k.a. Becoming the Bison” Lauren steps fully into the storm—where the “no’s” start to outweigh the “yeses,” and most opportunities sit in the uncomfortable space of maybe. 

This episode dives into the part of the journey no one talks about:

• The emotional shift from excitement to endurance
• Why rejection starts to feel… normal
• How “no” doesn’t kill an idea—it redirects it
• The hidden weight of waiting (and why it’s actually the hardest part)

Lauren shares the story behind this week’s cover image—a baby raccoon photographed in Hocking Hills State Park—and how sometimes the most meaningful moments don’t win awards, but still shape everything.

Plus, a powerful mindset shift that reframes the entire rejection process:
👉 You don’t gain rejections by asking—you reduce the infinite “no’s” that already exist.

Week 3 Stats:
44 asks | 5 yeses | 7 rejections | and a growing list of “in review”

If you’re in a season where nothing feels certain, where responses are slow, and where momentum feels quiet—this episode is your reminder:
This is the part where most people stop… and where things actually begin.

🎧 And a surprise highlight—Lauren interviews Gabby Carr, the creator of the 1000 Rejection Challenge (episode coming soon!).

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And until next time… unplug, get outside, and see what develops. 🌿

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