Ep 033: You're Not Failing, You're Balancing: What Artists, Dreamers, and Doers Need to Know

Send us Fan MailIn this deeply personal solo episode, I unpack what it really means to live a creative life while juggling the realities of adulthood, ambition, and mental health.I share a story about a fellow artist at a crossroads—struggling financially but convinced they were “born for this.” Sound familiar? I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still there… sometimes mid-pivot, sometimes standing still, sometimes flying forward.This isn’t about glamorizing the hustle. It’s about telling the truth: you can have more than one dream. You’re allowed to pause one without abandoning it. Stability and ambition don’t have to be enemies. And if you’ve ever wondered if it’s okay to pivot or reroute—this one’s for you.In This Episode, I Talk About:Why "burn the boats" advice doesn’t work for everyoneWhat it really looks like to balance your dreams with your billsThe myth of confidence in creative industriesWhat high-achieving, neurodiverse minds misunderstand about procrastinationThe unsexy but essential role of baseline stabilityWhy having more than one dream isn’t scattered—it’s strategicWhat filling “all the pots” in your life might look likeKey Quote: "A decision isn’t a decision until it’s put into action. But that doesn’t mean all your actions need to go in one direction."Listen if you’re:A multi-passionate creator trying to “make it”Balancing caregiving, bills, and bold dreamsQuestioning your path, your pace, or your planSomeone who hyper-focuses… until you don’tReady to feel a little more whole—on your own termsWant more?  Click follow, subscribe, leave a review and 5 stars always helps! Sign up for The TRIBE newsletter for real-time updates, freebies, and favorite finds at www.carolepodell.comWatch like and subscribe to She Takes The Lead podcast on YouTube.Say hi to Carole, @carolepodell on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.Like free stuff? Get it here!Disclaimer