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And She Did It
Welcome to And She Did It, the podcast where ambitious women, entrepreneurs, and dreamers are free to speak openly about their goals and the magic of pursuing dreams. Join hosts Andrea Hanson, Brittany Williams, and Candace Dudley, three former 9-to-5 professionals turned successful entrepreneurs and founders of the Aligned Business Collective. This space is here to celebrate your entrepreneurial journey, offer support as you pursue your passion, and inspire you to make bold career changes without judgment.
Whether you’re looking to break free from traditional work, transition into a meaningful career, or need advice on starting and scaling a business, tune in for encouragement, strategies, and stories from like-minded women who are living their dreams. Come as you are, and always leave room for magic.
And She Did It
25. From Teacher to NYT Bestselling Author: Matt Eicheldinger on Rejection, Risk & Entrepreneurship
In this episode of And She Did It, the co-hosts of the Aligned Business Collective—Andrea, Brittany, and Candace—sit down with Matt Eicheldinger, a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and former middle school teacher who turned rejection into rocket fuel.
Matt’s journey is one every entrepreneur needs to hear. After 15 years of rejections from traditional publishers, he made the bold choice to self-publish—and that one move changed everything. His first book exploded in popularity, leading to a major publishing deal, a growing business, and a brand new life on his own terms.
This episode dives into:
💥 What it really looks like to walk away from a stable 9 to 5
💬 Mindset shifts Matt had to make to keep going through years of “no”
🔥 What taking the leap into entrepreneurship actually involves
💡 How to stay creative while also treating your work like a business
Matt shares lessons on rejection, risk, resilience, and staying true to your vision—no matter how long it takes.
Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, an aspiring author, or someone dreaming about leaving your day job to build something of your own—this conversation will leave you fired up and ready to take your next brave step.
Links Mentioned:
→ Matt’s Website
→ Matt’s Instagram
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