Favorite Parts Of Working In The Self-Employment Field As A Business And Career Coach
Shaina, a Business & Career Coach, most enjoys the ability to "choose which businesses" she works with, particularly those making a positive societal impact, often "one woman shows" building their own empires—a path she relates to after initially misconstruing entrepreneurship. This work allows Shaina to help others achieve the flexibility and fulfillment she sought, fulfilling a personal and professional vision.
Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Career Flexibility, Societal Impact, Work-Life Balance
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shaina Braun
Business & Career Coach
Anti 9 to 5 Life
Cal Poly SLO
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Shaina's ability to choose clients aligned with her values (positive impact businesses, one-woman shows challenging societal norms).
2. Shaina's journey of discovering entrepreneurship beyond the traditional tech-focused image, showcasing alternative paths.
3. Shaina's current role in supporting others' entrepreneurial journeys, indicating a fulfilling aspect of her career path and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I love that I'm able to choose which businesses I work with. I often feel the businesses I work with are making a positive impact in the world. I've worked with a lot of one-woman shows that are changing societal norms and expectations and building their own empires. These are things I felt I needed or wanted to see when I was entering my career. It's really cool to be a part of that.
When I was at Cal Poly, because I was a business major, I had an intro to entrepreneurship class. I had this idea that entrepreneurship was for tech people who wanted to build really big things. I wanted to do my own thing, but I didn't want that version of it.
I didn't know what entrepreneurship meant until I kind of fell into it when I left the events world. I decided I wanted to have flexibility and had to find out what that looked like. Now that I get to help others build that, it's really great.