We had the good fortune of connecting with Jordan Pate and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jordan, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
Juggling the two-combined aspects of my life is truly a process. Maintaining my regular 9 to 5 of being a therapist and being a dedicated plant mom literally takes a lot of time management. Over time the balance has wavered but I think I have a hold on it now. It feels great creating content especially when you’re having fun and doing what you enjoy. The balance to me can’t be viewed as work. I create plant content out of joy so once it becomes a job I know I’ll lose the love for it, but I’ll never lose the love for my plant babies.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
In my professional life I’m a Mental Health Therapist currently working with first-time youth offenders. I’m grateful for the experiences I have had and though it was a long process to get there I can say Barry University’s Clinical Psychology program set me up for success. Along the way I’ve learned that our professional careers change as quick as the seasons. Finding your niche isn’t as easy as you’d think, but whatever it is it will flow effortlessly. I want the world to know that mental health will always be my passion, my plants have only shown me how my mental health needs to be a priority.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m a homebody, but I LOVE to eat – elite yelper over here, *flips hair. I would definitely tell someone to visit Naked Taco on South Beach and on a chill day watch the sunset with some friends and drinks at south pointe on 1st street. If you’re looking for a great dinner spot, barONE can do no harm in my book.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
IG – @xbyness – Yanessa Morillo email – xbyness@gmail.com IG – @paigealexiswaredrobe – Paige Brown email – paigeyyb13@gmail.com

Website: wregardtheroots.com

Instagram: planthropist.pate

Image Credits
@suaveshotthat – brown outfit with green wall

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