EP. 324: Rejection-Proof: How ADHD Brains Can Turn ‘No’ Into ‘Next’

ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

Content provided by Tracy Otsuka. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Tracy Otsuka or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

5M ago 55:57

MP3•Episode home

Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup

___________

Rejection stings, but what if you could flip it into your greatest advantage?

Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Rejection Story, knows that rejection isn’t just part of the game—it is the game. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, Alice struggled for years with imposter syndrome, social rejection, and the fear of putting herself out there. But everything changed when she set a radical goal: to get rejected 100 times in a year. What happened next? More success than she ever imagined.

In this conversation, Alice shares how growing up undiagnosed shaped her confidence, why ADHD brains are wired to fear rejection, and how she rewired her mindset to see “no” as a step toward “yes.” She dives into the science of rejection, how our ancestors depended on acceptance for survival, and why ADHD brains feel it even more intensely. Tracy and Alice also talk about harnessing rejection as a tool for success, why storytelling is a superpower, and how to shift from perfectionism to action.

Now a publicity strategist and media expert, Alice helps under-recognized women entrepreneurs land press and podcast guest spots—proving that rejection isn’t the end of the story, but the beginning of something bigger. If you’ve ever hesitated to put yourself out there for fear of failure, this episode will challenge you to rethink rejection—and maybe even celebrate it.

Resources:

Website: http://hustlingwriters.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicedraper/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-m-draper/
Podcast: https://hustlingwriters.com/podcast/
Course: https://hustlingwriters.com/pitchyourpower/

Send a Message: Your Name | Email | Message

Instead of Struggling to figure out what to do next?

ADHD isn’t a productivity problem. It’s an identity problem.

That’s why most strategies don’t stick—they weren’t designed for how your brain actually works. Your ADHD Brain is A-OK Academy is different. It’s a patented, science-backed coaching program that helps you stop fighting your brain and start building a life that fits. 👉Learn more here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/aok-academy

Learn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.
Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://tracyotsuka.com/book2
Join Your ADHD Brain is A-OK: https://tracyotsuka.com/aok
Visit our website: https://tracyotsuka.com

355 episodes

#Fitness #Alternative Health #Tracy Otsuka #Highability #Highfunctioning #Hyperfocused #Women #Addwomen #Adhdwomen #Rejectionsensitivedysphoria #Rsd #Smartadhdwomen #ADHD #Health and Well-Being #Mental Health #Diagnosed #ADD #Suspect