Director Tina Mabry: How to Positively Handle Rejection
Episode description
This week, we chat:
- How to handle rejection
- How not to let rejection turn in to resentment
- And the 4 ways to be successful in your creative journey
Tina Mabry, our guest from Episode 2 of Creative Breakthrough, shared her thoughts on dealing with rejection, her viewpoint on fear, and her advice to creatives on their journey.
Tina Mabry is a writer, producer, and director, whose directing credits include Queen Sugar, Proven Innocent, Queen of the South, Insecure, Dear White People, Power, and Pose.
Key Questions answered by Tina Mabry:
- How to stay motivated
- How to deal with rejection
- How to stay optimistic
Tina Mabry Discusses:
- Why she chose to pursue an MFA
- Moving to LA
- Her thoughts on Fear
- Advice for creatives
Key Takeaways from Tina Mabry:
- Be OK with rejection
- Fear can hold you back or it can drive you
- Success and opportunities come when they’re supposed to
- It’s the one yes you get, that’s what’s important
- Don’t stop pushing forward with your goals, your time will come
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