Our community is filled with hard-working, high achieving entrepreneurs and creatives and so work-life balance is a complicated, but highly relevant topic. We’ve shared some responses from the community about work life balance and how their views have evolved over time below.

Mandy Volpe | Owner of Children’s Boutique: Piggy Jo’s

When I approached my husband about opening a children’s boutique, he reminded me quickly that we had three kids under the age of 5. While this would deter most people, for me, it made me consider balance and what I wanted my kids to learn. Read more>>

Erica kIM | Art Director, Motion designer and illustrator

My experience with work-life balance has evolved significantly during my college years. As a freshman, I was mainly focused on adjusting to college life and enjoying my new environment. However, when I started working as a part-time employee, I found it challenging to balance my work and personal life. Read more>>

Yinan Mao | Fashion Designer

For me, “my work=my life=my interests”. I am fortunate to have found a career path that I am passionate about, which prevents me from getting burnt out even while working long hours. However, I also love to explore other areas of interest through workshops, which not only help me to open my eyes but also allow me to meet new people.” Read more>>