➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The Guest Nona Jones stands as a formidable force at the intersection of faith, technology, and leadership, transforming lives through her multifaceted career as an author, speaker, and executive leader. Rising above childhood adversity, she made history as Meta's Head of Global Faith-Based Partnerships, where she revolutionized how religious organizations engage with digital platforms. Her bestselling books, including "Success from the Inside Out," have cemented her reputation as a thought leader, while her compelling keynotes at venues like the United Nations and Fortune 500 companies have earned her recognition as one of John Maxwell's "World's Top 30 Emerging Leaders." A licensed minister with advanced degrees in leadership and business, Jones combines her spiritual calling with strategic acumen, serving on influential boards and garnering acclaim from publications like Forbes and Essence. Through her work in mental and spiritual wellness advocacy, she continues to demonstrate how faith and innovation can harmoniously drive positive change, making her one of today's most influential voices in both the digital and spiritual realms. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/nonanotnora/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/nona-c-jones-mba-b30a948/            https://www.nonajones.com/   ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Rejection-Harness-Propel-Purpose/dp/B0CNHBVN1F/   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Incogni - https://incogni.com/success Business Made Simple Podcast - https://businessmadesimple.com  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary Range Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/  CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/  SmarterVitamins - https://smartervitamins.com/scott (Code: Scott) NerdWallet - https://www.nerdwallet.com/learnmore  LinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro 03:02 - The Gift of Rejection 07:02 - Finding the Gift Beyond Rejection 17:45 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple 18:16 - Manipulation vs. True Change 21:53 - Embracing Taboo Emotions 28:05 - Healing Trauma in Relationships 33:21 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport 34:56 - Rewriting Your Inner Script 38:04 - Facing Rejection Without Faith 43:44 - Nona’s Open Framework 48:36 - Myths About Rejection 49:48 - Friends Matter in Rejection 50:47 - Advice for My 20-Year-Old Self Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy