Wildly Unplug

1,000 Rejections with Gabbie Carr

• Lauren Connolly • Episode 83

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What if rejection wasn’t something to avoid—but something to chase?

In this episode of Wildly Unplug, I sit down with content creator Gabby (Gracefully Gabby), who went viral for her bold goal: getting 1,000 rejections. What started as a breaking point turned into a powerful mindset shift—one that’s changing how she approaches business, creativity, and life.
If you’ve ever struggled with fear of rejection, impostor syndrome, or putting yourself out there as an artist, entrepreneur, or creative—this conversation will hit home.

Gabby shares how actively seeking rejection helped her:
-Build confidence and resilience
-Land unexpected “yes” opportunities (including a trip to Italy!)
-Reframe failure into forward momentum
-Grow as a content creator, artist, and entrepreneur

We also dive into:
How to handle rejection as an artist or creative
Why “no response” still counts as a no
The emotional side of putting your work into the world
Fear of success (yes, it’s real)
How to stay motivated when nothing seems to be working
The power of visibility and sharing your journey publicly
As someone currently doing my own 1000 rejection challenge, this conversation felt especially personal—and might just inspire you to start your own.

Because here’s the truth:
- If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.
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🌿 Takeaway:
Rejection isn’t the end—it’s proof you showed up.

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