Getting over rejection isn’t easy, especially when it’s personal. Many of us have heard the word “no.” Sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, a bank, a landlord – or even ourselves.

In this episode, we hear from entrepreneurs who overcame their 'no's' to succeed. Frank Porco is a tattoo artist and owner of Against the Grain Tattoo Collective, a tattoo parlour in Whitby, Ont. Frank told himself 'no' for a long time, but he now runs one of the most successful shops in Durham Region.

Naa-Adei Laura Marmon is a fashion designer who creates pieces that pay tribute to her heritage. Naa-Adei's 'no' took her on a long journey away from her dream and down a dark path, until she started saying 'yes' and believing in herself.

Mary Jubran is a photographer, videographer, graphic designer, producer, and maker of soaps, candles, clothes, and trinkets - but her family said "No, you need to make something of yourself." Today, Mary's hard work paid off. She used her experience to land the job of her dreams while still freelancing as much as she wanted. Now, her family understands what she saw all along.

Funding support from CEWIL Canada.

Supported by Venture Development Institute.

With institutional support from Durham College.

Music by Penguin Music.