Episode - 22: Juggling the Day Job and the Dream: Balancing Career and Creative Aspirations
Are you a working woman juggling a career, a passion project, and struggling to find mental peace? Then this episode of the RAA Talks podcast is for you!
Join host Raihana as she engages in a "RAA Talk" with small business owner and full-time dental assistant, Sydney Larrigan, exploring the reality women face while striving to achieve their goals, confirming that there is "no smooth ride" to success.
What can you expect from this episode?
- Insights into how Sydney chose dental assisting for its flexible schedule, allowing her to "dive deeper into [her] creative aspirations" of running her business, Luna and Co.
- Discussion of the specific boundaries Sydney set, such as dedicating Fridays as a "full dedication day" for her small business, which eased stress and brought "peace of mind."
- A candid conversation about navigating a toxic, micromanagement-heavy first job in dentistry, which caused self-doubt, and the subsequent recovery of confidence.
- Practical self-care advice centered on slowing down and incorporating intentional, small changes into routines, like lighting a candle, to make basic hygiene feel like a "treat yourself" moment.
What can you gain from the episode?
- The realization that adopting a "learn on the job" mentality is crucial, counteracting the pressure women feel to "check all the boxes" before pursuing opportunities.
- Tools for protecting your mental health by intentionally carving out time for passions and protecting sleep, which is necessary for mental focus.
- An understanding of why community support (family, friends, therapists) is vital for gaining perspective and avoiding self-blame when facing professional negativity.
- The wisdom that finding the right work environment is key, as a supportive workplace can amplify skills and build confidence where a toxic one may destroy it.
- Methods for silencing negative self-talk and reducing overthinking by setting clear boundaries and committing to dedicated time for personal pursuits.
This episode of RAA Talks offers a candid and empowering discussion on prioritizing mental health while navigating career demands and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Tune in to hear how Sydney leveraged her "learn on the job" mentality to transition careers, the journey of discovering that professional failures were due to a toxic environment rather than her own shortcomings, and the powerful impact of slowing down and setting clear boundaries on anxiety and overall life enjoyment.
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Follow host, Raihana on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfaggarwal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rfaggarwal Instagram: https://instagram.com/raacoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raacoaching Visit me at: https://www.raacoaching.com/raihana
About Sydney:
Hi my name is Sydney! I am a full time dental assistant and I have a small hand crafted business!
Please reach Sydney at Lunaandco.shop @instagram
