Hi friend,
This past May, I found myself in a familiar scene - only this time, I couldn’t ignore it.
It was close to 2 a.m. My apartment was dark except for the glow of my laptop screen. I was cross-checking spreadsheets and double-confirming manifests for a massive community engagement project that had taken over my life: getting 6,500 people into one theatre for two shows over nine weeks.
It was extraordinary. It was meaningful. It was everything I’d worked for.
And I was exhausted beyond words.
By day, I was juggling partner calls, ticket logistics, and last-minute access needs. By night, I was still at it - color-coding cells, fixing formulas, making sure not one person slipped through the cracks. My eyes burned. My chest felt heavy. I kept whispering to myself, “Just one more show. Just one more week.”
Except some weeks weren’t one or two shows. They were ten. Ten full performances, each with a hundred seats to fill, each with partners counting on me to make sure their communities had access. I carried every empty seat like a personal failure.
And yet, even in the middle of the impact of the important work I was doing - the joy it sparked, the purpose it gave me - something inside me cracked open.
I realized I was giving the best of myself to the work, and what was left to me was scraps.
That night I thought: I’m helping thousands access theatre… but I can’t even access my own life right now.
That realization has stayed with me. It reminded me that meaningful work doesn’t mean doing it alone - and that clarity, connection, and opportunity grow best in community.
If you’ve been reading In Between Acts for a while, you’ve probably seen me mention this workshop - and if you’re new here, welcome! You’re catching us at the perfect moment to join in.
🎟️ Free Networking Workshop This Thursday (Nov 13th)!
“From Connection to Opportunity”
A practical and heart-centered session on how to reach out, follow up, and build relationships that open doors — without forcing it, faking it, or burning out.
(It’s free - the page may ask for a card, but it’ll process as $0.)
I built this workshop for people like us - creatives, helpers, and purpose-driven professionals who are ready to reconnect after long seasons of giving so much away.
Because connection shouldn’t drain you. It should remind you that you’re not alone in the story.
With warmth and clarity,
Gladys Pérez
Career Clarity Coach & Resume Strategist
Schedule a Free Clarity Call or Join a Co-Working Friday
📞646-598-7458