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Back to EpisodesWhat Work Is Really For: Designing a Life You Want
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This week, I talk with Aryana about leaving a full-time job that promised stability but delivered 166-hour workweeks, burnout, and benefits she couldn’t afford. After grad school, she returned to freelancing in costume and contour design, creating everything from wedding gowns and corsets to dancewear, sportswear, and wearable technology.
We unpack what it takes to build a business around the life you actually want, including the discipline to schedule breaks, the courage to say no to poor-fit clients, and the value of having someone check in to make sure you’re “being a person also.” Arianna also shares how community, word of mouth, and a clearer sense of purpose helped turn inconsistent freelance work into a more sustainable path.
Connect with Arianna on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aryanangainesstudio/ or on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/aryana-gaines. Want to connect? Head over to unstuckcareer.com
If you're ready to take the next step and get unstuck and unstoppable, you can find time on Ken's calendar at https://unstuckcareer.com/unstuck