When Carla Stickler became Elphaba in Wicked in 2010, she knew her career was thriving. But burnout can hit us even when we’re doing the thing we love most, especially in a notoriously competitive space like Broadway. On this episode of She Pivots, Carla talks about the physical and emotional demands of her career on Broadway and her decision to leave the big stage to become a software engineer.


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When Carla Stickler became Elphaba in&nbsp;Wicked&nbsp;in 2010, she knew her career was thriving. But burnout can hit us even when we’re doing the thing we love most, especially in a notoriously competitive space like Broadway. On this episode of&nbsp;She Pivots, Carla talks about the physical and emotional demands of her career on Broadway and her decision to leave the big stage to become a software engineer. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Carla, follow us on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shepivotsthepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShePivotsThePodcast</a>&nbsp;or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marieclaire.com/shepivots/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marieclaire.com/shepivots</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

Join Emily Tisch Sussman as she sits down with a diverse group of women to explore how their personal experiences led to their pivot and eventually their success. She Pivots challenges the typical definitions of success and explores the role our personal stories play in our professional journeys. The series will celebrate those who have made bold moves with a view towards inspiring others to pursue their own non-linear paths. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast.

She Pivots

How the former star of Wicked dealt with burnout

Carla Stickler: Defying Broadway and the Leap to Software Engineering

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