24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Natalie Battles | UX Designer & Documentary Filmmaker

A mentor once told me to never try to accomplish “balance,” but rather learn how to prioritize what was important. I think I would take that one step further and say that I have learned to stay agile. (*cue Ross yelling “PIVVVOOOTTTT” on the narrow apartment stairs in Friends) Read more>>

Brian A M Green | Chief Event Architect

That is a great question. For me, work-life balance has often been a tumultuous and dynamic journey. It has truly evolved over time as my career has grown. In the early years, I was deeply immersed in building my brand and establishing myself within the industry, often prioritizing work over personal time.  Read more>>

James Lackey | Chef/Food Truck Owner

I would have to say my work/life balance, has drastically improved, since going into business for myself. Some people say going into business for yourself, increases the workload and the hours. I haven’t found this to be true, in my case.  Read more>>

Toccara Breland | Salon owner & Master Cosmetologist

In my opinion work life balance is something that one would need to keep in mind on a daily basis. Before I became an entrepreneur, I was a full-time restaurant district manager, and I was always busy, the restaurant was a 24 hour facility and I was always called upon any given time of the day. The money was amazing. Read more>>

Dale Jones | Owner- Lead Designer

Work Life Balance: Truthfully, work life balance is always a balancing act. As a small business owner it is a must to separate the two to keep your sanity. When I started my business at the age of 23 I was all in as most small business owners however, this was life before children and life really set in right out of college I will still very much on a college lifestyle so early mornings and really late nights that just seemed to be a must trying to get my business off the ground.  Read more>>

Gv Lilshooty | Artist, influencer

It’s not for the weak when trying to become a successful entrepreneur. When starting off , You have content need to be made. LLC needs to be bought. Building relationships with people doing the same thing you doing . Outside of working your job and dealing with regular life things. Read more>>

Denzel Stephenson | Sculptor, Cyclist

Keeping balance in my life has always been something I’ve prioritized. Coming from my days as a professional cyclist, I am very in tune with how my body is feeling and this helps me discern when I need to take time to recover. I incorporate this kind of thinking in sculpture practice as well because my work takes a lot of physical time and effort to produce.  Read more>>