You probably think that someone would have to be crazy to leave a 6-figure income to pursue their ambitious dreams, right? Well, it’s time for you to meet Makaela.
Makaela Bryant earned over $150,00 a year working for a Fortune 100 company and traveling the world for work. But despite all of her external success, it did not bring her happiness. She realized that she was stuck in a pattern of doing what she thought she should do rather than following her passions and doing what truly made her happy.
But Makaela took a few modeling jobs during Covid. And to her own surprise, her career began to take off. So, Makaela made the scary decision to start over and pursue a career that aligns with her values and brings her joy. And even though there is a lot of uncertainty and fear, Makaela knows that a lot of people are counting on her. And she is determined to make an impact on the acting world. So take a listen and hear the fears and joys as Makaela takes on her ambitious goal.
Here’s a snippet:
Table of Contents
GUEST BACKGROUND
Makaela Bryant started acting and modeling as a side hustle during COVID. She didn’t expect it to take off. But it has. And her world is now in a state where she is excited and also scared, but she’s also finding that being a minority makes it harder. Makaela comes from a 150k corporate salary and into a career that is new. She has landed a starring role in the movie Rise, which is network sponsored. But Makaela has fears around her own success and the fear of failure. Yet she’s not letting those fears stop her from chasing her dreams. Listen to discover Makaela’s ambitious goals.
Listen to the full Episode here:
TIMESTAMPS
02:16 Introduction
03:30 Leaving 6-figure salary ($150K +) to pursue acting
15:52 Feeling the pressure when people are depending on you
17:56 Getting into acting and modeling as a creative outlet due to a bad situation
20:19 How Makaela got discovered
21:33 Seeking validation
24.02 People invest in you as a product or service
26.30 Proving yourself
33.30 College educated with a high-paying job but very unhappy
34.00 Using your skills and experience to assist your dreams
34:40 Not good with finances
36:30 Material things are fleeting
37:24 Managing money on an inconsistent income
39:02 Makaela’s Ambitious goal
41:47 The actions Makaela is taking to reach her ambitious goal
42:21 Makaela’s advice to other ambitious women
44:55 Where can you see more of Makaela?
KEY INSIGHTS FROM MAKAELA
You don’t have to wait for situations to be ideal before you chase your dreams. Use your skills and experience to assist you with other ways to make money as you pursue your ambitious goals.
Material things are fleeting
Don’t ask anyone for permission to let you in…tell them and show them that you are here!
MAKAELA’S ACTION STEPS FOR SUCCESS
Taking contract jobs can assist you while waiting for your ambitious goals to pan out
To support yourself on an inconsistent income, you should have a clear understanding of how much money you need each month to manage your expenses
Taking classes, workshops, or anything that can help you build your confidence and not stay stuck
Finding a mentor or a person you trust that can provide you with the guidance you need to help you succeed
Practice and hone your skills, and learn as much as you can about your industry or niche so you can get closer to your goals
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