Finding Alignment and Identity: Paloma Siepak on Balancing Passion, Career, and Community

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Welcome back to Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations! In this episode, Lisa is joined by a very special guest, Paloma Siepak, an independent stylist and booth renter in Southern California who specializes in balayage, extensions, and personalized guest experiences. Paloma is also a valued member of the Stylist Soul Tribe and a speaker on the nurture panel at the upcoming Resource Fair.

Episode Highlights:

• Career Path Transformation: Paloma shares her journey from aspiring musical theater performer to becoming a successful independent stylist. Initially set on a clear path towards Broadway, Paloma's trajectory shifted unexpectedly, leading her to the hair industry.
• Unexpected Opportunities: Discover how Paloma’s career pivot happened when her theater degree was interrupted and her godmother offered her a chance to become a stylist, a decision that set the stage for her future success.
• Struggles with Worthiness: Paloma opens up about her challenges with feeling worthy of her place in the hair industry, often feeling like she didn't belong because her passion was originally elsewhere.
• Balancing Multiple Interests: Learn about Paloma’s early career struggles as she juggled her love for theater and her work as a stylist, and how this internal conflict impacted her growth.
• Realizations and Growth: Hear about the significant growth Paloma experienced after accepting that she could focus on her career as a stylist without giving up her love for theater, leading to her investment in skill-building and business programs.
• Community and Support: Paloma talks about the support she found in the Stylist Soul Tribe, which helped her feel valued as a person and led to personal breakthroughs, particularly during a transformative retreat.
• Mindset Shift: Discover the mindset shift that allowed Paloma to see her work as a stylist as a means to fulfill her broader life goals, integrating her passion for theater into her business and finding true contentment.
• Living in Alignment: Paloma emphasizes the importance of living in alignment with one's values and intuition, sharing how this led to a more fulfilling career and personal life.
• Continued Passion for Theater: Despite her primary career in the hair industry, Paloma continues to pursue theater as a passion, participating in local productions and maintaining her love for performing.
• Encouragement for Others: Paloma's story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and following one's intuition. She encourages listeners to trust in their journey, embrace their unique paths, and integrate their passions into their careers.

Join Lisa and Paloma for an inspiring conversation about finding alignment, embracing one's identity, and balancing passion with career and community.

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If Paloma’s story resonates with you, don’t hesitate to reach out to her. Sometimes, all you need is someone who has been where you are to help you see the path ahead.

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