
Take Action and Fuck Rejection with Cari Fund
About this episode
What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start taking action—no matter the rejection? In this episode of Say It Out Loud, I sit down with Cari Fund for a deep conversation on worthiness, resilience, and the power of showing up for yourself.
We dive into:
🔹 How to build a sense of worthiness that isn’t tied to external validation
🔹 The mindset shifts needed to take action despite fear of rejection
🔹 Why speaking your truth out loud is the key to personal and professional growth
If you’ve ever doubted yourself or hesitated to put yourself out there, this episode is for you. Listen in and get inspired to take up space and own your voice—loud and unapologetic.
🎧 Tune in now and let’s talk about it.
Cari Fund is the host of Surviving Roots, a podcast dedicated to bold self-growth, healing, and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and decades of experience building brands in the beauty industry, she combines science, intuition, and personal storytelling to inspire transformation. Cari’s essays have been featured in Mother.ly, and she is currently writing a book she believes she was born to write. As a mom of two, she is fiercely committed to living with purpose, authenticity, and empowering others to do the same—embracing their true power and rewriting their own stories.
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