A host of factors, developments, and dynamics have made most industries more competitive than ever. As a result so many of us wonder whether there is still such a thing as work-life balance. We reached out to the community to hear perspectives on finding the right balance.

Dr. April Brown | Licensed Professional Counselor, Wellness Expert, and Business Consultant

Absolutely! Work-life balance is essential to my lifestyle. Many helping professionals are at risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Research shows that burnout and compassion fatigue negatively impact individuals’ mental health and well-being. Read more>>

Dorothy McGhee | Interior Designer

Building my business over the last year has been such a learning experience. I’ve had to practice compartmentalizing each area of my life, and prioritizing tasks in order to avoid feeling overwhelemed. Being a business owner, along with a wife and mother involves alot of jggling, luckily, I am blessed to have a support system that I can lean on them for assitance. Read more>>

Mimoza Cendey | Singer, songwriter, content creator & office manager

My life is about trying to find the right balance and that is exactly what I’m trying to get better at! My dad is a professional coach and he always says that work-life balance does not actually exist; sometimes it is more about work, sometimes it is more about the rest of the things, sometimes one side of the scale is heavier and sometimes the other side but the pair of scales is never balanced all at the same time. Read more>>

Mayra Martinez | Nail Enthusiast

When I created my nail business, I was a junior in high-school. I definitely had plans to pursue a post-secondary education, so my business was a side hustle for me. From a very young age, I’ve enjoyed the busy life and always having something to do because it makes me feel very productive. Read more>>