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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 9 MIN

Eps. 10: Is It Rude? Or Is It True? Feedback, Truth and the Messy Middle

from Just Figure It Out Later! · host Laura Stansberry

What do you do when you get feedback that wrecks you a little… but also wakes you up?This week, I got some of the hardest critique I’ve ever received—about my work & how I show up. And while it wasn’t meant to be rude… it felt rude. It also happened to be exactly what I needed to hear.In this episode, I’m talking candidly about what happens when growth gets real, your confidence gets rocked, and you have to decide what comes next. No bullet points. No fluff. Just the honest truth about where I’ve been lately—and where I’m going from here.If you’ve ever felt knocked down by critique (even the loving kind), this one’s for you.Show Notes:This episode is for the moments when growth doesn’t feel good.I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what happened this week:→ The harsh feedback I didn’t see coming→ Why it felt so personal→ What I realized about my own confidence→ And how I’m moving forward—with more clarity, less fear, and a little humor.No expert teaching today—just a messy, real moment in motion.A raw look at the difference between critique and rejectionThe invisible line between being seen and feeling exposedWhat I’m learning about my own identity and feedbackHow I’m stretching into something bigger, even if it’s uncomfortableWhat’s the hardest piece of feedback you’ve ever received—and how did you handle it?Have you ever made something you loved that someone else ripped apart?What do you do when your confidence gets rocked?What’s something you’re afraid to admit about your creative or business journey?In this episode:Ask Me Anything Questions (for you to answer or DM me):

What do you do when you get feedback that wrecks you a little… but also wakes you up?This week, I got some of the hardest critique I’ve ever received—about my work & how I show up. And while it wasn’t meant to be rude… it felt rude. It also happened to be exactly what I needed to hear.In this episode, I’m talking candidly about what happens when growth gets real, your confidence gets rocked, and you have to decide what comes next. No bullet points. No fluff. Just the honest truth about where I’ve been lately—and where I’m going from here.If you’ve ever felt knocked down by critique (even the loving kind), this one’s for you.Show Notes:This episode is for the moments when growth doesn’t feel good.I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what happened this week:→ The harsh feedback I didn’t see coming→ Why it felt so personal→ What I realized about my own confidence→ And how I’m moving forward—with more clarity, less fear, and a little humor.No expert teaching today—just a messy, real moment in motion.A raw look at the difference between critique and rejectionThe invisible line between being seen and feeling exposedWhat I’m learning about my own identity and feedbackHow I’m stretching into something bigger, even if it’s uncomfortableWhat’s the hardest piece of feedback you’ve ever received—and how did you handle it?Have you ever made something you loved that someone else ripped apart?What do you do when your confidence gets rocked?What’s something you’re afraid to admit about your creative or business journey?In this episode:Ask Me Anything Questions (for you to answer or DM me):

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What do you do when you get feedback that wrecks you a little… but also wakes you up?This week, I got some of the hardest critique I’ve ever received—about my work & how I show up. And while it wasn’t meant to be rude… it felt rude. It also happened...

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