Are you tired of feeling defeated by rejection? In this episode of the Virgin Active Minds podcast, host Mark Seeto delves deep into the topic of rejection with Tracy Dawson, a multi-talented actress, writer, comedian, and author. Join the conversation as they explore the reasons behind rejection's negative reputation, the impact it can have on different areas of life, and the coping strategies that can help with overcoming rejection. Dawson also shares insights from her book, "Let Me Be Frank," which chronicles her own experiences in the entertainment industry and offers valuable advice for anyone - especially women - facing rejection in their own lives, including top tips for handling rejection. Discover how reframing rejection as a catalyst for growth and personal development can help you thrive in the face of adversity and achieve greater personal development.
A heads up! This episode contains explicit language.
Our favourite quotable moments:
“So much is out of our control. So much has nothing to do with us.” - Tracy Dawson
“If you took everything personally - every rejection or every failure - it'd be hard to get outta bed in the morning.” - Tracy Dawson
“[Rejection is] something that we all go through. We all experience it in some way, shape or form.” - Tracy Dawson
“I just wanna write jokes. I'm really good at writing jokes and you're telling me I can't because there's already two women you've hired out of seven.” - Tracy Dawson
Tracy Dawson is the author of Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren’t Supposed to Do which came out in 2022 from HarperCollins. Tracy is an award-winning actress and a TV writer who began her career at The Second City in Toronto. She was a writer and lead actor on the Canadian sitcom, Call Me Fitz and went on to win the Gemini Award and the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work opposite Jason Priestley on that show. Tracy was born in Ottawa, Canada, and is currently based in Los Angeles where she lives with her life partner Isaac, who is a dog.