From Burnout in Tech to Full-Time Artist | Kesha Omarali on Career Pivots, Self-Doubt & Building a Creative Life

What happens when the career you built starts to feel like it’s slowly burning you out?Kesha Omarali was working in tech and startups — ticking all the “right” boxes — until burnout, self-doubt and a growing sense of misalignment forced her to rethink everything.In this conversation, she shares how she made the leap from corporate life into becoming a full-time artist and content creator, and what it actually takes to rebuild your identity from scratch.We go beyond the highlight reel of “following your passion” and get into the real emotional and practical side of a creative career pivot: the fear of starting over, the discomfort of being seen online, and the messy process of figuring it out in public.Kesha also breaks down how she’s built a creative business from the ground up — including how she approaches brand collaborations, pricing her work, growing on social media, and staying grounded in authenticity while still thinking strategically.This is a conversation about creativity, but also about identity, money, confidence and learning to trust yourself again after burnout.⚡ In this episode:→ Leaving tech and navigating a full identity shift into art→ Burnout, self-doubt and the fear of being judged→ What actually helped her start posting and building online→ Growing a personal brand without losing authenticity→ How to approach brands and secure collaborations→ Pricing creative work and learning to value your art→ Turning content creation into a sustainable income→ The emotional reality of career pivots and starting over→ Why imperfection is often what builds connection online→ Rebuilding confidence after burnout and stagnationIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t fit anymore, or wondered whether it’s too late to start over — this conversation is for you.🎙 She's Lost Control — the podcast for ambitious creatives who are done playing small. 💌 Join #TheChaosClub → www.instagram.com/sheslostcontrolpodcast/