From dancer to business and studio owner: Her career change didn’t happen overnight

Vanessa, a former Cirque du Soleil artist, shares how she built a career beyond performing by staying curious and thinking about what’s next early on. From performing in multiple shows, to becoming a dance coach, to opening dance studios in Puerto Rico and Canada, she didn’t wait for her performing career to end to start exploring. Instead, she tested different paths, created opportunities from within the company, and focused on gaining experience, even when it wasn’t paid right away. This episode is a practical and honest look at career change, career transition, and life after performing, and how to approach it in a way that feels intentional, strategic, and aligned with your skills.  In this video, you'll learn▸ Why waiting until the end makes a career change way harder▸ How to figure out what’s next while you’re still performing▸ How to use where you are right now to create new opportunities▸ Why trying things beats overthinking every time▸ The real difference between quick money and long-term direction▸ How small moves now turn into bigger opportunities later▸ How to stay ahead instead of scrambling when it’s over▸ A more realistic way to approach career change as an artist If you're a performer wondering "What’s next for me? ", let's connect! FREE resources👉A self-discovery workbook with 10 prompts to help you find what’s next👉A Job search and Interview kit 👉  Recast and Rise website  ⁠https://www.recastandrise.com/⁠👋  Connect with Eve on Instagram⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/recastandrise.eve/⁠⁠⁠💥  Connect with Vanessa at: https://www.instagram.com/vgolding/ And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories and CAREER TOOLS for your next career change! 👉 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full conversation on YouTube.