Rejection is universal, yet seldom discussed openly. Each episode, hosted by podcaster and professional job seeker, Rebekah Sebastian, explores the most heartbreaking, hilarious, or hellish job rejection stories from job seekers just like you — a reminder that rejection happens to the best of us.
From being ghosted after nailing an audition, to bombing a high stakes interview, listen in as we laugh, cry, and connect through the stories of rejection that shape us. So the next time you get the dreaded “Thank you for your interest” email, consider circling back to this podcast for some much needed solidarity.
Have a story you want to share? Visit tyfyipod.com to learn how you can be a guest on the show!
What if getting fired was the best thing that ever happened to you?
"You can't make this stuff up"—but when you're a comedian, you absolutely can use it as material. Today's guest, stand-up comedian and former scientist Sarah Adelman, joins Rebekah Sebastian to share her journey from maternal health research to the comedy stage, and how she literally laughed in face of rejection.
With the self-deprecating humor only a comedian can deliver,Sarah opens up about not just rejection, but being fired, and how these experiences clarified where her career was heading.Her story of integrating seemingly opposite passions might just make you rethink everything you thought you wanted.
Stick around for the Not Safe for Work (NSFW) segment at the end of the show, featuring listener voicemails. This week — podcast guru and friend of the show, Lauren Passal, got Mean-Girled right out of her job despite wearing pink on Wednesdays.
Learn more and follow Sarah Adelman!
Get tickets to see Sarah’s one woman show, EGG! (If you go, say hi to Rebekah and Samantha there! IG@hi_itsrebekah)
Credits:
Thank You for Your Interest is brought to you by Yellow Tape Media.
Rebekah Sebastian: Creator, Host, and Executive Producer
Samantha Gattsek: Co-host, Senior Producer, and Audio Engineer
Our cover art was designed by Nim Ben-Reuven
Our theme music was composed by Your Silent Facade. You can explore their entire catalog exclusively at PitchHammerMusic.com
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