F35 Mini-Ep 16: Q-Tips & Dealing with Rejection

Embracing Voice

Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir encourage listeners to embrace their unique voices and personal stories. They emphasize that everyone has something valuable to contribute, regardless of how saturated a topic may seem. Kate shares her own experience of overcoming self-doubt by writing down negative thoughts to confront them, a practice inspired by Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way."

Your story and your experience and your life and what you have to contribute matters.

--- Kate Spencer

Doree adds that regrets often stem from not taking action, urging listeners to "do the thing" they've been hesitant about 1.

   

Overcoming Doubt

Addressing creative self-doubt, Kate and Doree discuss the fear of entering crowded creative spaces. They highlight that self-doubt often stems from comparing oneself to others who have already succeeded in similar fields. Kate advises using successful figures as inspiration rather than deterrents, and stresses the importance of starting small, whether it's a blog or a podcast.

You don't have to be like a national celebrity for that to be success in what you're trying to do.

--- Kate Spencer

Doree echoes this sentiment, noting that even reaching a small audience can be impactful and rewarding 2 3.