Ep. 25 - Season 2 - RAVE - Confessions & Reflections of an Almost Burnt-Out Technical Director

Ep. 25 - Season 2 - RAVE - Confessions & Reflections of an Almost Burnt-Out Technical Director

From RAVE The Podcast by Stephen Verner

April 18, 2026 · 40 min · Season 2 · Episode 25

About this episode

In this episode, Stephen Verner shares his personal struggles with burnout and self-worth after nearly 30 years in the live events industry.

Send us Fan Mail In this landmark 25th episode, I get vulnerable about where my heart and head are now after almost 30 years of producing live events. I explore issues of burnout, my anger and resentment at all the personal sacrifices, the pains I have endured and still endure, the scars on my body, heart, and mind, my own inner struggle for self-worth, and finding a hopeful path forward. I hope this episode encourages you to reflect and take a self-assessment not just of your career goals but also of who you are as a person, and of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I pray that you all feel permission to explore that balance between vocational fulfillment and personal fulfillment, without losing your soul in the process. If this episode impacts you, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at ravethepodcast@gmail.com. God bless you all on this journey, and welcome to the RAVE community! Support the show Facebook - RAVE The Podcast

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Verner

Topics covered

  • burnout
  • self-reflection
  • career challenges
  • personal sacrifice
  • mental health
  • hope

Keywords

  • burnout
  • technical director
  • live events
  • self-worth
  • career goals
  • mental health
  • personal sacrifice

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