What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance.

Miracle Sims | Actress, Author, Entrepreneur

The most important factors behind the success of the Miracle Sims brands/endeavors are rooted in my unwavering faith in Christ. It’s the guiding force that shapes my values, content, and interactions. Consistency has also been key—I strive to consistently deliver meaningful and authentic content that aligns with my Christian values. Investing time, effort, and passion into my goals, dreams, and endeavors has allowed the brand to grow and resonate with others. My life has been a journey of faith, persistence, and the continuous pursuit use all of my gifts and talents,and hopefully encourage and inspire to pursue their own God given purpose. Read more>>

Maria Fundora | Owner Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant and Founder Purple Pansies

Casa Nuova’s legacy is a testament to the unwavering dedication and passion of my family, particularly my late husband Antonio “Tony” Fundora. Tony’s remarkable journey from a dishwasher to a restaurateur is an inspiring story of hard work and determination. This story, combined with his enduring passion for sharing exceptional Italian cuisine, is behind the success of Casa Nuova. What truly sets Casa Nuova apart is our sense of family, which extends to both our employees and patrons. Many of our employees have been with us since the restaurant’s inception in 1998. Casa Nuova’s loyal customers have also become an integral part of our extended family. Read more>>

Kareem Hunter | Content Creator/ Wig Designer

The most important factor behind the success I’ve had with anything I’ve touched, I would have to say it’s God! I feel like all things up to now were all part of his plan. From the individuals I’ve met, to the ideas I have, the valleys he has graced me to make it through, and my overall ability to just show up and be present in the moment! Read more>>

LC Gosey III | Fashion Designer

I believe the most important factors to my brand’s success is staying true to myself and what my brand represents, remaining humble, and being a continuous learner of the fashion industry. Like any skill you must spend time and dedication to your craft in order to be successful. My brand is built on faith, hard work, and believing that we all have a purpose that we can achieve as long as we don’t let outside influences distract or scare us. In order to promote it, I must first live by it. I believe my brand’s success and future success will always be contingent on me remaining true and never forgetting the meaning of Ten19! Read more>>

Torey Best | Co-Founder, CEO

The driving force behind Beats X Books’ success is the solid foundation of community and collaborative partnerships. The generous and lasting support from friends, industry leaders, and the community fuels our mission to cultivate leadership and skill in the music industry. The genuine goodwill and enthusiasm of our supporters enable us to deliver truly impactful programs, fostering an environment where young talents are recognized, nurtured, and propelled towards success in their lives both in and outside of music. Read more>>

Nefertari Council | Founder & CEO of CBA Media Group

The factor behind our success is the combination of creating groundbreaking content and personalized user experiences driven by AI has been pivotal in CBA Media’s success. This has allowed our brand to stand out in the competitive music and entertainment industry and adapt to changing consumer preferences. Read more>>

Maranda Morgan | Magazine Owner & Photographer

The most important factor behind my success with my brand is to never give up! If you give up you will never succeed. I stay true to myself and what I believe in and made things happen one way or another! Read more>>

Dionne Moore | Author, Personal Development Coach, Igniter Speaker

Hi, thanks so much for your interest in my story. I am Dionne Moore, author of the mind-shifting, thought provoking book God of the Journey, Dare to have an Authentic walk with GOD, as Personal development Life Coach I assist persons to find the true root cause of the battles they face and help them develop action plans for their lives to counter and excel these barriers. As a speaker, I ignite the fire of intimacy in a way that is amazingly relatable, and unmistakably Jamaican. The most important factor behind my success is my relationship with Christ. He truly is the driving force of my brand: Called2Moore International. The name speaks to being Called to Manifest Obedience while Occupying and Relentlessly Elevating the Kingdom of GOD. Read more>>

Attallah King | Co-Owner and Creative Director of The Circuit Salon Company/ Sybil Vaughn is the other Co-Owner

The most important factor behind our success has been putting systems in place. Our systems at The Circuit Salon Company have positions us to execute our prompt and customer centric service. The systems have been so good that people assume we are a franchise because of the level of professionalism and care. It gets us excited every time someone asks us that because it shows we don’t take our clients for granted and our team is happy to work at The Circuit Salon Company. The systems incorporate education and procedures. Read more>>