Event Production: The Business of Bringing People Together

How do you turn a love for bringing people together into a meaningful, purpose-driven career?In this episode of Your Soulful Career Calling, host Kasi Beaney interviews Sharon Lyle, founder and president of Ensemble, an experiential design and event production studio focused on community impact, nonprofit partnerships, and storytelling through live experiences.Sharon shares her career journey in event production and experiential design, breaking down what really happens behind the scenes—from logistics, problem-solving, and business strategy to creativity, collaboration, and leadership. She reflects on how service, mentorship, and understanding her value helped her build a sustainable business rooted in impact rather than burnout.The conversation also explores Sharon’s involvement with TEDx Kids and why youth empowerment, mentorship, and exposure to big ideas are critical to career development. Together, Kasi and Sharon discuss how helping young people see real careers up close can spark curiosity, confidence, and long-term growth.This episode covers:Careers in event production, experiential marketing, and nonprofit workCareer development through mentorship and real-world exposureBalancing nonprofit values with business realitiesBuilding a purpose-driven business and understanding your worthThe power of collaboration, storytelling, and community impactWhy knowing what you don’t enjoy is just as important as knowing what you loveWhether you’re a student, young adult, parent, nonprofit professional, entrepreneur, or creative, this episode offers practical insight and inspiration for building a career aligned with service, joy, and impact.🎧 Listen in and discover how meaningful careers are often built through connection, collaboration, and courage.Connect with Kasi:www.careerquestinc.comIG - CareerCoachKasiemail: [email protected]: @sharonindallasIG for Ensemble: @ensemblexdstudioEnsemble Website: www.ensemblexd.comCafe Momentum IG: https://www.instagram.com/cafemomentum/Web: https://cafemomentum.org/TEDx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDxTalks