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Celeste begins her story with an acknowledgment of her fears and uncertainties. She explicitly states that her decision to leave a well-paying corporate position in pursuit of acting has not turned out the way she had hoped. Reflecting from her car during a lunch break, she admits to feeling overwhelmed as she navigates the consequences of her choices over the past three years.
Having once believed she could easily transition into a new career, Celeste spells out the lessons learned from her experiences. She emphasizes the dangers of leaving behind financial security without a clear, actionable plan. “I always talk about Atlanta and I feel like, when I left my corporate job…things would be in order. My life has not been the same.”