#236 - The Freedom I Didn't Know I Was Allowed to Want

For a long time, I believed that if I wasn't exhausted... I wasn't working hard enough.Long rehearsals.Eight-show weeks.Always chasing the next opportunity.I wore busy like a badge of honor.But somewhere along the way, I realized I had tied my worth to how hard I was pushing myself.In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to build a life you actually enjoy living.You'll hear about: The unexpected paycheck that completely changed how I viewed my career  Why Broadway will always have my heart—but can't be my only dream  How stepping away from something you love doesn't mean you're giving up on it  The difference between being busy and being fulfilled  Why hobbies might actually become the careers we're meant to build  What success without burnout looks like  The question I've been asking myself that has completely shifted my perspective If you've been questioning your next chapter, feeling burned out, or wondering if there's another way to build your life...CHAPTERS[01:13] Welcome back to The Salisha Show[02:41] The paycheck that changed everything[03:38] Discovering there are other ways to build a career[04:51] Why hard work isn't the only measure of success[05:32] Building a platform because you love it[06:40] Could your hobby become your career?[07:14] Why it's okay to step away from what you love[08:27] What does success without burnout actually look like?[09:18] Burnout doesn't mean you're doneYou can send fan mail here!@salishathomas @thesalishashow, www.thesalishashow.comMany thanks to Gotham Network in NYC, TyNia Brandon for writing and laying vocals down for the updated theme song and Big Red Studios for the intro video wherever you watch the latest season of The Salisha Show!