SSP 046: How To Create Your Own Dream Job w/ Whitney Powell

What do you do when the struggles get to be too much? How do you deal with the fears and frustrations of being an entrepreneur? We have all been there, and they will happen throughout your career, but today’s guest Whitney Powell has some insight and inspiration to share that will help you break free.

Whitney began her career in LA after graduating from film school but soon realized that the Hollywood life was just not for her. So she changed everything. Her love of travel, storytelling, and endurance racing lead her to create her own company that fuses those passions together with social media branding for clients.

She opens up about how while her life might look amazing on Instagram and Facebook (and believe me, it does), that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been filled with struggles, frustrations, and fear. She gets brutally honest about all of this, including what she does to pick herself up and continue moving forward even in the darkest times.

If you have ever felt like taking your business in another direction more in line with your deepest passions, then this is a podcast that you cannot miss. I learned a ton from this conversation, and I strongly suggest you listen to it twice because it is just that good.

Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? How did you get yourself past that point? Let us know in the comments!

In this episode:

• What does entrepreneurial life really look like, and how does it differ from what we see on social media?
• Tips on how to recover when you are feeling like giving up
• Why it’s so important to be honest and upfront on social media
• How to think outside the box when it comes to making a career in the film and video industry

Quotes:

“You need to know what you are worth and say no, ‘I am going to stick to my guns and follow the path that I envisioned & not accommodate what other people’s visions are.” (34:13)

“Get mad and get proactive.” (35:29)

“What do I want? Nobody else is living my life. I have to live my life, so what do I want to be doing with that time. We only have so many hours in a day to make those choices so what are you going to do with it?” (36:46)