Dealing with Rejection with Megan Wimberley (ep. 197)

host: Alyson Stanfield


In order for the art ecosystem to work, many rejections must be
handed out. That means to have a successful art business and
career, you must learn to deal with rejection.


More to the point, in order to be successful in life, you have to
learn to deal with rejection, regardless of your vocation.


In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield talks with
Megan Wimberley, who wants to help you move past rejection. As
both an artist and a founder of the Cowgirl Artists of America
organization, she has experienced both sides of the process.


The good news about rejection is that you are not alone. Every
artist who wants to attain a higher level of accomplishment must
deal with rejection.


The bad news is … well … You’ve been rejected. And that feels
awful. But you can’t let it stop you.


Megan outlines a framework for dealing with rejection, including
the importance of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and
professionalism—all in the service of elevating and protecting
your reputation.


 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and
leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/wimberley-rejection.


️ Connect with Megan and see more of her art: meganwimberley.com


 Check out Cowgirl Artists of America.


 Our planning workshop for shows and sales is coming up. I’m
going to lead you through the steps that will help you make an
action plan for improving your shows and venues and make more
sales. Don’t leave it to fate. Don’t wait for things to happen to
you. Make a plan that will give you control over your future.


Depending on when you listen to this, you can either get on the
wait list or sign up and prepare to make that success plan.


Either way, find all of the details at
artbizsuccess.com/makeaplan


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Risk, Rejection, and Resilience with Christine Aaron (ep. 114)


What Your Failures Are Teaching You with Laura Petrovich-Cheney
(ep. 95)


Are You Playing It Too Safe in Your Art Business? (ep. 92)


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Christa Forrest (ep. 91)


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