The Coronavirus has given many us an opportunity to pause and think about life, our purpose, and even the right work life balance. What’s your perspective and has it changed over time?

Katherine Vergara | Chemist & Health and Fitness Coach

Over the years, I have learned that balance is about finding a structure that works for YOU. It’s about understanding that your priorities may change from time to time and that is fine, you should not feel guilty about it. Getting to this point may be challenging, but not impossible. Set your priorities and restructure them when needed. Over time, you will achieve a healthy work-life balance needed when it comes to success in business and in life. Read more>>

Donna Cravotta | Marketing Strategist and Storyteller

Prior to starting my business in 2006, I worked as a project manager in global law firms and worked very long hours. This conditioned me to do the same in my own business. This past year, I took inventory of the work I was doing, what I enjoyed and what I didn’t, and redesigned my business. I am currently offering one thing to a defined audience. I am working significantly less, and it’s quite profitable. Read more>>

Connie Lloveras | Professional Artist

I have always strived to keep in balance my multiple roles as mother, wife, and artist. The balance has changed over time because my roles have changed. At the beginning of my career, I balanced having small children and making sure I gave enough time to them while dedicating my time to my professional art career. I often had exhibitions and public art projects that required a lot of dedication but I always gave my family life top priority. Read more>>

Marcela McCracken | Founder & Owner

This is such a great question, especially now that I have been running a dog shop for 7 years. When I first started I had no children. Just married with three dogs. So it was easier to focus on my business and devote the time and effort it needed to make it successful. Now, I have a daughter and two dogs (still married) and its has changed how much time I have to devote to my business. I have to find the perfect balance between motherhood and entrepreneur. Read more>>

Chorizo Rose | Artist and Tattooist

My work life balance has absolutely changed. I used to pour 1000% into my jobs and what I’ve learned is that it isn’t sustainable or healthy. While my work is still a top priority, I make time to rest and put my time into other things. As an artist who creates original work, it’s extremely important for me to take time to recover. Otherwise it is extremely difficult to nurture a create spirit while burnt out. Read more>>

Rita Suzanne | Business Strategist

When I started my business in 2014, I did not have any balance at all. I spent all of my time working because I really felt I needed to prove myself to everyone else. It all started to crumble in January 2020 and came to a crashing halt shortly after. I realized that I could no longer run my business the way that I was so I have been slowly building it back up but with balance this time. Read more>>

Elizabeth Rand | Marketer and Event Planner

In regards to work life balance, before when I worked in the corporate world, I didn’t actually have much of a balance, mainly because I worked full time and freelanced on the side. Now that I fully work for myself, I find that I have more of a work life balance, which I like. Read more>>