The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Kristina Walden-Hillard | Tea Artisan, Ritualist & Wellness Advocate

When I left my job to pursue my business full time, it was important to me not to try to recreate the demands of my previous work life while pursuing success in my own business. The “9 to 5” model of work was not necessarily going to work for me as a business owner, nor was it conducive to the lifestyle that I was trying to create for myself. Part of the reason that I decided to pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions was to create a more balanced, holistic lifestyle, that included having more control and flexibility in my schedule. Read more>>

JOSEPH ADOLPHE | Painter

There is Art, Family and Friends. Mark Twain says, you may choose 2. I’ve found this to be very true. Even though I have friends from all spheres of my life, my primary focus is Art and Family. That’s just the way it is. You cannot have a strong equally balanced approach to all three. Read more>>

Emily Nedvidek | Actor & Apartment Locator

I think the pandemic taught me how to live without theatre, and I was able to create a really fulfilling life without acting. I used to accept any job or role that was offered, and now I’ve become much more selective when auditioning. I have to love the role or the show more than I love my life at home, which is a high bar. The best advice I’ve received about picking projects was from Jen Acker. She told me to follow the 3 P’s: people, project, pay. Read more>>