Work/Life Balancing Act w/Candle Maker-Writer-Hospitality Expert Kate McKiernan

Blood Sweat & Careers

This week we talk about the balancing act that is being a multi-hyphenate. Framed through the lens of a career in the hospitality industry we discuss how self-care can be put on the back burner. Sometimes it takes big life moments (read: getting fired, a divorce, or a family illness) to force a renewed look at how you are taking care of yourself, not just your pocketbook. Entrepreneur, hospitality expert and writer Kate McKiernan brings her wisdom and perspective to the pod. Through insights from her past and present she speaks to how a career as a multi-hyphenate can be taxing, exciting and if nothing else winding. Resources: McKiernan's Candle Company: BridgesBurnt.com McKiernan's Social Handles: INSTAGRAM: @bridges_burn_t Personal Instagram: @k8mckiernan Thirsty Mag Article by McKiernan: https://thirstymag.com/focus-health-helps-industry-find-important-work-life-balance/ Hospitality Resource - "the blend is a virtual library and community center devoted solely to the art of hospitality" theblend.world Focus on Health - "Health and Wellness Resources, Programming, & Outreach for the Hospitality Industry" @fohealth (on instagram) Koya Webb’s Podcast- Get Loved Up: insights on how you can practice daily self-care, tackle tough challenges in life, and thrive in the world, one breath at a time. Koya’s Book: “Let Your Fears Make You Fierce” “Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” by David Epstein