By far the most common conversation we have with the folks we interview is about work-life balance. Starting a business or pursuing a creative career makes finding work life balance really tough because there is no clear start and end to one’s work day. We’ve shared some of our conversations on the topic below.

Cindy Thompson Forbes | Teacher, mentor and entrepreneur

A few months ago, I got married and now I’m balancing work, business and family. Balance is not always easy but it requires consistency and intentionality. I believe balance is very important because it’s the way one can remain focus and productive. Read more>>

Kerry M. | Licensed Esthetician and Healthcare Professional

Over the years balance have changed in so many ways for me. Trying to find the right balance when you have to work, complete your degree, being a mother, and still trying to find time for yourself because selfcare is just as important for our physical and mental health. It can be overwhelming if you don’t balance your time. Read more>>

Young lord Messiah | Musician

Everything changed when I had a kid makes me think in a different light this is all business no pleasure but have fun enjoy the smiles when you can but I know what and who I do it for so I always will eat the balance between being a parent and musician just being there first in the present is necessary live for all moments of growth as a man it’s not to difficult. Read more>>

Albriana Youyoute | Wedding and Event Planner

I am an event and wedding planner. I plan and design high-end events for people who love to create an over-the-top experience for their guests. My tailored and intentional designs are what set me apart. You will never see me replicate a design from one event to the next. I and forward-thinking and a trendsetter. I also offer coaching and consulting to novice planners and designers who need help to take their designs to the next level. Read more>>

Amanda Parsons | CEO of Small Business Babes

Work life balance is a cornerstone of Small Business Babes. I personally battled migraines for many years and know other women who also battle chronic pain, are caretakers, or for other reasons can’t work a typical 9-5 job. Every month we have a wellness speaker come on to educate the women in our community on how to take better care of themselves and open the conversation on how hard it can be to find balance. These live trainings are completely free to the public and are online so no matter where you are, you can get the support you need. Read more>>

Philip Lique | Artist & Director of Exhibitions for Mad Arts.

I try not to separate my work and my life…or separate the many identities I have. I genuinely love what I do – maybe I could stand to rest a little bit more….. In the past I tried to compartmentalize each aspect of my practice. I was an artist, and a teacher, and a fabricator, and a grant writer and an art handler….etc. The definitions of each identity were clear, or at least, I wanted them to be…. Somewhere along the line, I let go of burden of defining what an artist was. Read more>>

Pat Novoa | Architect & Interior Designer

A succeed work life is not just about your expertise, clients, inspiration and “work hard”. The life you have behind makes a reflection for good results. Some habits like sports, health food, always updating your new technology in your business is very precious. Read more>>

Elizabeth Rodriguez | Comic/Writer/Entertainer

A few years back, I was introduced to the idea of work/life priorities and that sort of replaced the idea of having a work/life balance. It’s not surprising I learned this concept during my sales job in corporate America where I worked close to 100 hours per week during our busier seasons. And yes, this was also pre-pandemic life where the idea of giving up so much of my time to work for someone else was something I was okay with. Read more>>