In this episode of Pivot with Purpose, I chat with Marina Shiferman about her pivot from Ballerina to San Francisco Realtor®. After studying at the Kirov Ballet Academy and competing at the highest level, Marina’s life shifted when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her resilience and passion led her to build a thriving business in luxury real estate, where she honed her skills in connecting clients with exceptional properties.
Now, with her agency ‘Together In Luxury’, Marina combines her deep understanding of ballet’s grace and precision with her expertise in the luxury world. She founded the agency to create authentic partnerships between the world’s top ballerinas and luxury brands, ensuring each campaign captures the essence of both art and elegance. Driven by her love for ballet and luxury, Marina is passionate about elevating brands and ballerinas to new heights, creating timeless moments of beauty and sophistication.
Marina’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and redefining success on your terms. Dive in as we unpack her journey and what it means to pivot with purpose!
Topics Covered:
(01:31) Marina’s early career journey in luxury real estate and her pivot to founding “Together in Luxury,” a unique talent agency.
(04:57) Marina’s ballet career, and how a health challenge led to an unexpected identity shift.
(12:20) An inspiring moment at a women’s summit that gave Marina the courage to publicly share her story.
(16:45) Marina’s journey in creating a partnership with the San Francisco Ballet and how intuition guided her in building her career.
(20:56) Marina opens up about her struggles with mental health and the life-changing impact of therapy in overcoming past traumas.
(24:52) Marina’s daily non-negotiables for mental well-being and her boundaries for maintaining balance in her life.
(32:03) Looking to the future with Marina.
Marina’s insights on purpose and self-discovery are both relatable and inspiring. Connect with her on social media and keep up with her incredible journey!
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