Wildly Unplug
Escape the Hustle. Wildly Unplug helps you break free from the chaos and reconnect with nature and yourself. Host Lauren Connollyâartist and naturalistâshares inspiring stories and actionable tips for embracing mindfulness, outdoor adventures, and intentional living. Each episode features guests like biologists, adventurers, and creatives, offering unique ways to find balance through art and nature. Tune in discover what develops when you get outside & unplug! Stay Wild!
Wildly Unplug
Wildly Rejected- Week Five Update
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In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren shares a real-time update from her 1000 Rejections Challengeârecorded fresh after a dentist visit (yes, novocain and all).
What starts with burnt potato chips (the cover photo is not cookies đ ) turns into a deeper reflection on creative risk, momentum, and the unexpected wins that come from simply asking.
Lauren opens up about something she almost didnât shareâreaching out to past podcast guests she recorded with over a year ago. What she expected to be awkward or even rejected turned into four meaningful yeses, proving that sometimes the biggest barriers are the ones we create ourselves.
She also dives into:
- A shift in momentumâmore acceptances than rejections (for now)
- Entering a magazine cover contest with one of her most âherâ paintings yetâquintessentially Key West
- A new personal rule for art submissions: create work that can live beyond the contest
- Exploring a new creative lane with psychological thriller short storiesâand possibly a full collection
This episode is a reminder that growth doesnât always look polished. Sometimes it looks like trying something new, burning the chips, and doing it anyway.
If youâve been holding back from putting your work out into the world, this is your nudge.
Stay wild. đż
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