By far the most common conversation we have with the folks we interview is about work-life balance. Starting a business or pursuing a creative career makes finding work life balance really tough because there is no clear start and end to one’s work day. We’ve shared some of our conversations on the topic below.

Arthur Jackson

Diving more into the golf industry I’ve found it harder to have a work life balance. The end goal is to be able to find a medium of having and outside world of golf. Golf to me is everyday and outside of work it is as well. So over time I’ve tried to figure out what else I could do and not become overwhelmed with golf being everyday Read More>>

Elizabeth Giordano

I feel my profession as a professional Master Barber has allowed me to have the work life balance most people are looking for. Being my own boss has allowed me to set up my work schedule around my family’s needs. This has been extremely important since I am a widow and trying to raise two beautiful daughters. Having flexibility is important knowing life can be unpredictable. I feel I have the best of both worlds being able to provide for my family and do what I love. Read More>>

Rónké Òké

The work-life balance model has never worked for me. I am one of those multi-hyphenate professionals: I have a full-time job, a part-time job, a passion project, a side hustle, and I freelance, consult, and own a business. And because I live my life in this way, I have never accomplished the balance (or integration) the experts told me I would achieve. Read More>>

Abby Gaskins

I’ve been self employed so long that it’s hard to remember a time before! I know inherently that a balance is super important for anyone, especially for me. What I have learned to trust over the past 17 years is that work will come in ebbs and flows; some days I’ll barely see my wife and my bed; other days I’ll be at home so much I’m bouncing off the walls. Read More>>