What if the hardest part of being seen isn’t visibility — it’s knowing someone might see what you can do and still say no?

For an actor, that moment might be an audition. For another artist, it could be submitting a manuscript, performing a song, posting the art, pitching an idea, or putting something deeply personal in front of other people.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why rejection can feel so personal when your art comes from you
• How artists confuse being seen with being chosen
• Why someone else’s decision cannot become a verdict on your identity
• The question to ask before your next audition, performance, submission, or pitch

The shift is simple:

Your job is to be seen. Their job is to choose.

Read the show notes and find out more about Lara, her book and podcast here: https://larabiancapilcher.com/2026/08/10/fear-of-rejection-as-an-artist/

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