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.

Mallori Rojas | Owner, Smash Box | Curated Grazing

Work life balance. This is such a tough one. I have to check-in with myself on this one many times throughout the week. Read more>>

Claudia Paul | Photographer

As I am getting a bit older and have been running my business for about 15 years I feel that my priorities have certainly shifted. I used to be a proud workaholic and perfectionist. But the pandemic and losing my dad almost 2 years ago combined with feeling mentally and physically unwell have taught me a lot. Read more>>

Natalie White Shimeika Holness | Co-hosts for Married to Medicine: The Rundown Podcast

Natalie: When it comes to work-life balance, my balance has changed over time because my priorities have shifted as I got older. In the transition from school to a career in public relations and social media, I’ve had to listen and become more in tune with myself and prioritize what truly matters. Read more>>

Neffer Kerr | Author, Artist, Advocate

We live in a society that celebrates and encourages always being on the ‘grind’, having a side-husting, and constantly chasing the next thing. I am a former workaholic. At one point in my life, there was no balance whatsoever, and it took a hospital visit due to exhaustion for me to realize, something needed to change. And it needed to happen quickly. Now, I prioritize self-care and work-life balance. Read more>>

Scott Blair | Managing Partner at Ranney Blair

For years after Peter and I started Ranney Blair, we would grind all day, come home to eat dinner with our families, and then work until 10pm-12am. While some of that was necessary to get the company off of the ground, it was not sustainable. Read more>>