Our community is filled with hard-working, high achieving entrepreneurs and creatives and so work-life balance is a complicated, but highly relevant topic. We’ve shared some responses from the community about work life balance and how their views have evolved over time below.

Artillia ‘AJ’ Walker, MBA | Event Planner and Designer

My work life balance has changed drastically. Being an entrepreneur and working a full-time job is exhausting. Add on being a wife and a mom, I am tired but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I have learned to incorporate my family in my journey by providing them creative roles in the business. Read more>>

Marjorie Driese | Content Creator and Healthcare Provider

Yes, my perspective on work-life balance has definitely evolved over time. In the early stages of my career, I prioritized work above all else, often sacrificing personal time and neglecting other aspects of my life. However, as I gained more experience and perspective, I realized the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. Read more>>

Elsi Pacheco | Website + Brand Development Expert

Maintaining a work-life balance has been an evolving practice for me, one that has shifted dramatically over time. Initially, when I started my career, especially during my early days in the hospitality industry and as a teen mom, the concept of balance was more about survival and making ends meet. Read more>>

Dan Bush | Writer, Director, Producer – Film, TV and Fiction Podcasts

“Your Life is a work of art that you are creating while you live.” That’s what Francis Ford Coppola said last night where I attended a screening of The Cotton Club at The Plaza Theater in Atlanta with director, Francis Ford Coppola in attendance. It was his 85th birthday. Read more>>

Jon Sanders | Photographer of J8 Photography

Work life balance has always been top priority for me and my family. I can say with Covid happening it allowed for my work life balance to become better in ways I didn’t think could happen. It also helps that my job really allows for it and pushes it as well. Read more>>

Chantelle Tiller | UGC CREATOR

Work and Balance for me is some days I’m tired but i wear many hats and in order to make it happen for myself I have to balance between my Regular Job and my UGC job online. Read more>>

Janell Sharp – Smith | Owner & Lead Concierge

At one point, my work-life balance was non-existent. I had more of a work-work balance! I’ve always had a stern work ethic, so this made things a little more complicated. Working in the hospitality Industry gave me a sense of personal and professional satisfaction.  Read more>>

JORIE BERMAN | Artist, Teacher, and Entrepreneur

I used to push myself really hard. I have a tendency to overwork and if I have a deadline I can get hyperfocused on accomplishing a task. Sometimes I’d forget to eat until I was starving or light-headed.  Read more>>