Are you waiting for that much anticipated big break? For most of us in creative industries, it's more a case of small steps rather than giant leaps. And there's no doubt that rejection is a part of life. We've all experienced that kick-in-the-guts feeling of being rejected: when we've invested so much into a creative project that we feel ultimately doesn't pay off. In this episode Bo and Amy talk about rejection in the visual arts, design and publishing sectors, sharing stories of professional ghosting, the treadmill of grant and award applications and ultimately, resilience. Links: The Countess Report, gender equity in the visual arts Know My Name, a gender equity initiative of the National Gallery of Australia Parlour, women in Australian architecture 'Bouncing Back from Rejectio‪n‬' WorkLife with Adam Grant How To Fail With Elizabeth Da‪y‬ 'I Got Rejected 101 Times' by Emily Winter in the New York Times Nyinalanginy/ The Gathering at PICA Balancing Act at AGWA If you've enjoyed this episode of Soul Traders please, please take a moment to recommend it to a friend. It's the best way to make sure the podcast reaches new ears. You can find Soul Traders on Instagram as @soultraderspodcast Have a question? Just DM us, we love questions! Intro music kindly provided by Lucy Peach. Production by Sound Mind.