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.

Lachlan Tankersley | Lead Guitar/Vocalist and Band Manager for Room 213

Between the three of us, we each spend a lot of time doing our day jobs. It would be great if we were at the point where we could live off of our music alone but we have yet to get there. Two of us, myself and my brother and drummer, Matthew, recently got new jobs. Read more>>

Alli Carroll | Social Media Account Manager

When working for yourself or in a startup environment, the boundaries between work and personal life often blur, and finding the optimal work-life balance is no easy feat. Without set hours, I feel like I’m constantly on the clock, and the need to hustle is ever-present. Read more>>

Alexis Thomas | Lash Artist & Salon Suite Owner

Before I became a full time entrepreneur I always worked 2 jobs or overtime at my full time job…just for the money but I complained everyday. Now I feel like I work 24/7 but I love what I do! I feel like I actually contribute to my community, my future children and myself! I feel like I work so much and I have to literally go on vacation to give myself a break. Read more>>

Marven Neptune | Founder

My approach to work/life balance has made a complete one-eighty over the years, and sleep has been one of the biggest factors in that change. I always enjoyed the rush of meeting goals and getting things done even if it meant working nonstop, but as a result I had very little time or energy left after work to be fully present and engaged in other activities. Read more>>

Xuan Huang | FX Artist

I’m a VFX artist specializing in films, TV series, commercials, and other media. While some of my projects, such as commercials and certain TV series, often demand shorter production timelines and overtime, film projects follow a more extended schedule with higher demands. In the current fast-paced landscape, the importance of work-life balance cannot be overstated. Read more>>

April Diallo | Photographer

Diallo Studios isn’t my only job. In fact I work a pretty stressful day job that is quite demanding. Fortunately for me, photography is a creative outlet that recharges my batteries. I find being in nature and attempting to capture the scene that I see really calming. Read more>>