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What happens when you stop avoiding rejection… and start chasing it?

In this Week 1 recap of the Wildly Rejected challenge, Lauren shares how committing to 1,000 rejections is already shifting her mindset, confidence, and creativity in unexpected ways.

After diving in headfirst—sending bold pitches, applying for collaborations, and reaching out to major art brands—Lauren is surprised by what’s happening: responses are coming in, opportunities are opening, and a deeper realization is unfolding.

This episode explores:

• How taking action builds confidence for artists and creatives
• The surprising fear of success (not just rejection)
• What happens when you consistently put yourself out there
• Artist mindset shifts around visibility, rejection, and growth
• How reaching out can lead to unexpected opportunities and community
• The ripple effect of confidence in both business and personal life
• Overcoming people-pleasing and learning to set boundaries

If you’re an artist, creative entrepreneur, or anyone struggling with fear of rejection, self-doubt, or putting yourself out there—this episode will challenge you to take action and rethink what’s possible.

Because sometimes… the moment you start asking, everything starts to change.

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If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it… does it make a sound?

What about your art?

In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren explores a question many modern creatives quietly struggle with: If it’s not recorded, shared, or posted… does it even count?

After catching herself mid-painting—ready to stop and film content—Lauren chose instead to stay in the moment. What followed was a powerful reminder about creativity, presence, and why we started making art in the first place.

In a world where artists are expected to be creators, marketers, videographers, and business owners all at once, it’s easy to lose the joy of the actual craft.

This episode dives into:

• Creative burnout and content creation pressure
• The difference between being an artist vs. a content producer
• Why constantly recording your process can pull you out of flow
• Reconnecting with creativity and making art for yourself
• The importance of unplugging from social media and expectations
• A simple challenge to help you rediscover your creative joy

If you’re an artist, creative entrepreneur, or anyone feeling overwhelmed by the need to constantly share—this episode is your permission slip to slow down, unplug, and create just because you love it.

Because your art still matters… even if no one saw you make it.

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

In this episode of Wildly Unplug, Lauren shares a raw and honest story about getting targeted by a phishing scam, navigating creative burnout, and making a bold decision: to collect 1,000 rejections.

As artists and creatives, we’re often told to put ourselves out there—but fear of rejection, online scams, and constant pressure to create can leave us stuck, overwhelmed, and playing small.

This episode explores:

• How artist scams and phishing emails are becoming more common
• Simple ways to protect yourself online (especially as a creative)
• The hidden burnout behind contests, submissions, and “exposure”
• Why rejection feels so personal—and how to reframe it
• How chasing rejection can actually unlock new opportunities
• A mindset shift to help you take creative risks again

If you’ve ever felt afraid to share your work, hesitant to reach out, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking—this episode is your reminder that growth lives on the other side of “no.”

Because the more you ask… the more chances you give the world to say yes.

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