Ever felt like life threw you a curveball so hard it knocked the wind out of you? 

You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with screenwriter and storyteller Victoria Male, who turned her most painful losses into creative fuel. 

After losing her father unexpectedly in 2017, Victoria left her Hollywood career to pursue writing full-time. Her journey through processing grief, overcoming rejection, and reinvention is nothing short of inspiring. 

We dive deep into finding the silver lining in life’s toughest moments, overcoming rejection, and the incredible power of healing through creativity.

Victoria shares what it was like working in the high-pressure world of Hollywood, the crushing moments of self-doubt, and how she finally decided to bet on herself. 

Inside this episode, we’ll cover:

• How creativity became Victoria’s lifeline—and why expressing yourself can be one of the most powerful tools for healing through creativity.
• The truth about overcoming rejection—why it never really gets easier, but why it also doesn’t have to stop you.
• The reality of processing grief—how it sneaks up, how to honor your emotions, and why there’s no "right way" to move forward.
• Finding the silver lining in loss—how Victoria turned heartbreak into a career breakthrough and why loss can often be the catalyst for massive growth.
• The inside scoop on Hollywood and storytelling—the pressures, the setbacks, and the moment Victoria finally realized she had what it takes to be a full-time writer.

Maybe you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling the pull to create something meaningful but unsure if you’re "good enough." Maybe you’re navigating processing grief, overcoming rejection, or one of life’s many plot twists. 

Wherever you are, you’re not alone. Tune in to this episode and let Victoria’s story remind you that sometimes, the hardest chapters lead to the most incredible transformations.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Female Founders Collective

Midlife on Purpose: Workbook

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