Multi-passionate people do not lack focus. They are your secret weapons. Let’s get into it…

In a world that often celebrates specialization, creative and multi-passionate individuals are often seen as lacking focus or direction. However, this could not be further from the truth. These dynamic thinkers possess a rare ability to master multiple skills (notice, I did not say multi-task), adapt across industries, and thrive in ways that single-occupational minds might not. Their diverse passions fuel innovation, allowing them to connect ideas in unexpected ways, solve complex problems, and create a career path as unique as their talents. Far from being scattered, multi-passionate people have the capacity to excel because of their varied interests, not despite them.

For example, I am a voiceover artist who records commercials, on-hold messaging, video narrations, and meditations. I love having a microphone in my hand. I love welcoming an audience whether from the stage or behind-the-scenes. I love hosting. I can facilitate a retreat or board meeting. I can moderate a panel discussion. I can also identify and vet the subject matter experts who will speak on that panel. I can plan the entire event from top to bottom - from choosing the venue, caterer, AV provider, and everything in between. I can also market that event with a content strategy that engages the target audience. I can evangelize for your brand, attend networking events, and work a trade show booth when you cannot be in two places at once, all while engaging with your stakeholders and C-suite VIPs. I can conduct a brand audit and read a script, as well as I can facilitate a memorable event. I can coach you through the final months and weeks leading up to a product or location launch. I can provide the ribbon and scissors when it’s time to open the doors.

I’m not mediocre at doing 10 different things. I’m great at what I do across the board. I’ve been a Certified Meeting Professional for 16 years, and I have over 25 years of work experience in a variety of creative fields. When you work with me you gain access to my entire network of partners, vendors, contacts, and stakeholders. I bring relationships to the table that can help you solve your business challenges. I’m sharing this because I keep finding a gap in folks being able to connect the dots between all the different pillars, silos, verticals and markets that one individual may represent. I refuse to give up on the creative endeavors that fire me up simply because being in a creative industry is uncomfortable for some to understand.

Here’s a brief client story that illustrates how my diverse skill set can be utilized effectively. While planning an event last year, my client was experiencing cold feet and decided that they preferred to hang in the back of the room and be available for one-on-one conversations with their out-of-town guests vs. being on stage and giving remarks. So, having planned the entire event from top to bottom, I also created the agenda, wrote the script, pulled together all the stakeholders who would speak, and hosted the event as the emcee. I walked away from that event so energized - knowing that all my worlds had come together to make it happen, and that is the work that makes me feel whole.

I have multiple friends who own the buildings they work out of. Those buildings serve as offices, studios, coworking facilities, and event venues. Owning the building is an asset to the community and their own generational wealth-building. It does not detract from them being a CPA and an event planner, or a photographer and an association leader, it enhances their offerings. One being able to crunch the numbers to keep her brides on budget, and the other offering multiple vignettes for headshots, brand shoots, and product photography. Both host public and private events indoors, as well as backyard soirees. Additional examples include a branding guru who also makes paper journals and jewelry by hand. Why wouldn’t her experience in selling her own products inform her work with e-commerce clients? A financial planner started a cookie company. A former project manager turned her charcuterie side hustle into a nationwide franchised brand. My own husband is a musician and a certified cloud and AI architect. Both can be true at the same time.

I built my career in hospitality, and it gave me a solid foundation. It also prepared me to be a well-rounded utility player who can cover a lot of ground and wear many hats - because that is what creative industries demand. Doing more with less, covering positions while colleagues are out, filling in for partner organizations when they need coverage at a trade show, serving as manager on duty, handling every customer service issue you can think of, leading a team, walking thousands of steps over multiple days making sure the client and their attendees are safe and happy, mountains of admin tasks, budgeting, working events you booked three years ago, and the list goes on.

The next time you meet a business owner with multiple skills or service offerings, do not discredit their expertise and label them as someone with a lack of focus. Multi-passionate individuals pour their full energy into everything they pursue. When their values align with a project, it often leads to a truly exceptional outcome. We live in an era of constant change, and the ways in which we work and show up for our clients have evolved. Choosing someone who stays in a single lane may garner solid results, but that tunnel vision can limit fresh perspectives, leaving potential vulnerabilities unseen. Instead, opt for someone who has faced challenges, grown stronger, and become more resilient. Do not shy away from a career-switcher or mid-life pivoter. These are the individuals who approach their work with creativity, clarity, and a deep sense of purpose. They bring a rich tapestry of expertise with them from every workplace culture they’ve been a part of. Being multi-passionate is not a drawback—it’s a gift. If you are fortunate enough to work with one, their diverse experiences will enrich your project in memorable ways.

If you want to be encircled by the women who first inspired me to dream bigger and to go out on my own, join me at Rebelle tonight at The Hof. Register here and bet on yourself!
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