In this episode of "Conversations with Pearl," host Pearl Chiarenza engages with guest Shaté Hayes, a creative strategist and storyteller. Shaté shares her journey from a professional dancer to founding Career Steward, where she helps creative women monetize their work. They discuss the importance of pursuing joy in one’s career, influenced by their mothers' examples. Shaté emphasizes self-care and community support, recounting her own experiences with burnout and career transitions. The episode highlights the significance of authenticity, setting boundaries, and fostering supportive environments, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique paths and find fulfillment in their work.

In the episode

- Transition from professional dancer to creative strategist and consultant.
- Importance of pursuing joy in one’s career.
- Influence of childhood dreams and parental support on career choices.
- Challenges and experiences in the dance industry, including burnout and competition.
- The significance of community and support in navigating career paths.
- Strategies for self-care and maintaining balance in high-pressure fields.
- The role of storytelling in career transitions and personal branding.
- Encouragement for open communication between parents and children regarding aspirations.
- The concept of the "Multi-Hyphenate Manifesto" for identifying and monetizing unique skills.
- The necessity of self-kindness, setting boundaries, and prioritizing personal happiness.

Creative strategist and storyteller, Shaté Hayes, is on a mission to help professionals everywhere feel a sense of purpose and pride in their careers. She spent over a decade in her first career as a professional dancer/choreographer making stories come to life on live stages. As an edtech leader, she embedded strategy and storytelling into the career programs her team delivered for the thousands of professionals they served. Now, as a consultant and founder of Career Steward, Shaté helps creative women organize and monetize their independent work so they can win contracts, funding, or influence.

https://www.careersteward.co
https://www.instagram.com/iamshate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sedwards1908
https://www.instagram.com/careersteward
https://www.facebook.com/careersteward
https://www.linkedin.com/company/careersteward


Get instant access to our Career Match Guide for actionable steps to help you find a career path that lights you up. PLUS, we'll send you 10 Work From Anywhere ideas as a bonus! Grab yours here: https://www.lightmycareermatch.com

Follow Pearl on
social media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @Pearlchiarenza

Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay
true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.