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.

Xudong Xing

By 2025, I will have been working in the design field for 12 years, currently serving as a design team leader. Over this period, my perspective on balancing work and life has evolved through three distinct phases. Read More>>

Wynne Kelly

My balance has definitely changed overtime as I have transitioned from being a full-time student, to graduating and pursuing theatre professionally! Before, it was easy to feel fully immersed in the arts through the community that I was a part of at Oglethorpe University, but now, I have to be more intentional about how I maintain a good balance between work and play, and how I distinguish the work that often feels like play. As an artist, I feel the most fulfilled doing things that challenge me artistically. Read More>>

Mayra

Work-life balance has evolved dramatically for me over the years.

I used to think of balance as a fixed goal, something I could “achieve” and maintain. But I’ve come to see it more as a rhythm that shifts depending on the season I’m in. As a retail store owner, stylist and someone deeply involved in philanthropic work, especially with organizations like the American Heart Association and the Junior League of Charleston there are weeks where the scales tip more toward service or business. And that’s okay. Read More>>

James

Work life balance is extremely important to me. I have always found that when I am feeling more fulfilled with activities outside of work, I show up to work with more energy and passion for my job. A lot of adults start to lose their “extracurricular activities” once the stress of work starts to weigh them down. I’ve intentionally focused on keeping those extracurriculars as an integral part of my life and routine. As a lover of theatre, I have continued to participate in community theatre performances outside of my corporate job and lifestyle. Keeping that artistic passion alive and having that creative outlet is a healthy way for me to balance out the time and energy I give to my job! Read More>>