World Tour Detour | Fela's Rejection Story

10/21/24 • 27 min

If a job is taken away before you start, did you even have the job to begin with?

In today’s episode, host Rebekah Sebastian sits down with Fela Davis, an audio engineer who turned learning on the job into an art form. With undeniable raw talent, Fela made waves in the music industry, but she knew she needed more to truly break through. Years of hustle, innovation, and sheer determination led her to the brink of her biggest dream—until one unexpected phone call changed everything.

With an infectious laugh and an inspiring drive, Fela shares her journey, resonating deeply with TYFYI co-producer Samantha Gattsek, a fellow alum of Full Sail University.

Stick around for the Not Safe for Work (NSFW) segment at the end of the show, featuring listener voicemails. This week — our anonymous caller got quite the run around when she applied for her first full time job out of college.

Check out Fela’s production company - 23db Productions

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

Connect with TYFYI:

Learn more about the show or apply to be a guest: TYFYIPOD.com

Enjoyed this episode? Please rate and review on Apple podcasts!

Want to say hello or collaborate? Drop us a note: [email protected] OR leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/ThankYouForYourInterest

Thank you for listening to Thank You for Your Interest—rejection sucks, but you don’t!

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If a job is taken away before you start, did you even have the job to begin with?

With an infectious laugh and an inspiring drive, Fela shares her journey, resonating deeply with TYFYI co-producer Samantha Gattsek, a fellow alum of Full Sail University.

Check out Fela’s production company - 23db Productions

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

Connect with TYFYI:

Learn more about the show or apply to be a guest: TYFYIPOD.com

Enjoyed this episode? Please rate and review on Apple podcasts!

Want to say hello or collaborate? Drop us a note: [email protected] OR leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/ThankYouForYourInterest

Thank you for listening to Thank You for Your Interest—rejection sucks, but you don’t!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Previous Episode

All that Glitters Isn't Ghosted | Morgan's Rejection Story

What happens when a dream job disappears into thin air?

Today’s episode of Thank You for Your Interest feels like a good gossip sesh and you’re invited. Host Rebekah Sebastian interviews Morgan, an entertainment journalist who channeled her pandemic boredom into a booming business. When industry leaders took notice Morgan was sure her big break was just around the corner; but a passage of time and a social media discovery forced Morgan to re-evaluate everything.

Morgan’s optimism is contagious, sparking a lively debate between Rebekah and Samantha about their personal preferences for how they like to be rejected from a job.

Stick around for the Not Safe for Work (NSFW) segment at the end of the show, featuring listener voicemails. This week — Cody learns the hard way that first impressions don’t matter if nobody is there to meet you.

Listen to Morgan’s podcast - Morgan’s Pop Talks

Find her on social: @morganptalks

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

Connect with TYFYI:

Learn more about the show or apply to be a guest: TYFYIPOD.com

Enjoyed this episode? Please rate and review on Apple podcasts!

Want to say hello or collaborate? Drop us a note: [email protected] OR leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/ThankYouForYourInterest

Thank you for listening to Thank You for Your Interest—rejection sucks, but you don’t!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Next Episode

A Comedian Walks Into a Sperm Bank | Sarah's Rejection Story

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

Connect with TYFYI:

Learn more about the show or apply to be a guest: TYFYIPOD.com

Enjoyed this episode? Please rate and review on Apple podcasts!

Want to say hello or collaborate? Drop us a note: [email protected] OR leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/ThankYouForYourInterest