HeyJaredRecast and Rise - Career transition stories for artists
Ready to explore a career after the stage? You are in the right place. Eve Castelo (former Cirque du Soleil artist now working in tech), brings you real stories of performers, creatives, and artists who’ve stepped out of the spotlight and into something new.
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From Cirque du Soleil to tech, furniture and everything in between (opens the original)
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Jason spent over a decade performing in KÀ by Cirque du Soleil, after touring internationally with Cirque and working in film and stunts. But even while he was performing, he was always exploring what else he could do. He ran operations for a startup. He started his own business, Dog Bird, building furniture. After leaving the stage, he moved into tech as a VP of Customer Experience, returned to coaching gymnastics, and eventually found his way into partnerships and creative development at a cus
From Cirque du Soleil performer to occupational therapist (opens the original)
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Teresa spent years performing as a synchronized swimmer in Las Vegas, first at Le Rêve and later in Cirque du Soleil’s O. But behind the scenes, she was also building an entirely different career as an occupational therapist. In this episode of the Recast and Rise Podcast, Teresa shares her unconventional path from earning her master’s degree in occupational therapy, to pursuing her longtime dream of performing, to juggling both careers for nearly a decade. Now, after recently leaving the stage,
From circus performer to Co-Artistic Director: A career change story (opens the original)
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Carole Demers spent nearly 20 years as a Russian bar flyer, traveling the world before joining Cirque du Soleil and performing in shows including Zarkana, Alegría, and Paramour. For years, she knew she would eventually leave the stage, but every time she considered doing something different, another contract came along. Then the pandemic gave her the push to explore what else was possible. Today, Carole is a co-artistic director of a circus festival and an executive director of a circus company
Career change advice from a recruiter and business owner (opens the original)
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If you've ever wondered what recruiters are actually thinking during an interview, this episode is for you. This week, I sit down with Eric Lee Usher, entrepreneur, recruiter, and founder of an executive assistant recruiting business. Unlike many guests on the podcast, Eric didn't transition out of the performing arts. Instead, he shares the perspective artists rarely get to hear: what hiring managers and recruiters are really looking for when someone is changing careers. From translating your c
The secret to a successful career change with Cliff Beach (opens the original)
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Musician, author, business leader, and entrepreneur Cliff Beach has built a career that proves creativity doesn't stop when you step away from your art. After earning an MBA and building a successful career in digital marketing, Cliff now serves as a Vice President while continuing to write, record, perform, host a radio show, and publish books. In this conversation, we explore why creativity is one of the most valuable skills you can bring into any career, why artists often underestimate the va
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