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.

Ary Satish | Actor

My balance has changed in parallel with how my priorities have changed. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve placed most of my time on work, in spending time with the close relationships around me and in staying healthy/fit. These are the three things I’ve prioritized the most in the present day. When I think about balance, I think of it as being essential. Read more>>

Jonpaul Pezzo | Nightlife Guru and Retail Cannabis store owner

This is something I feel is super important to living a enjoyable life, even though I am not the best at this balance I think it is very important for us to unplug and take time to ourselves. I recently have been able to unplug more on the weekends and I try to live without my phone the hour before bed and the first hour after I wake up. Read more>>

Rebecca Li | Digital Creator & Blogger

Over time, my balance has undergone a significant transformation. When I was in my final year of college, I was primarily focused on completing my studies and preparing for the transition into the professional world. As graduation approached, I began exploring internship opportunities to gain practical experience and enhance my skills. Read more>>

Alik Bilialov | Creator & Artist

Over time, my work-life balance has undergone a transformative journey. Initially, I struggled to find a harmonious equilibrium between my personal and professional life. However, as I embarked on my artistic endeavors and discovered my passion for painting and creating art, my perspective on balance shifted profoundly. Read more>>

Elissa Nelson | 1st Assistant Director & Writer

Working for yourself can be super challenging because you are your own boss, and to be frank, at times I am a bad employee. I come from Atlanta where I was used to working nonstop on a movie or television show which is 12+ hour days, 5 times a week, for months on end. So I got used to relaxing between jobs and having faith the next one would always show up before I was in desperate need of it. Now I work more freelance jobs in Miami, and those are just a few days at a time for the most part. Read more>>

Makayla Habershaw | Tasting Room Manager & Marketing Director

Work/life balance is something that everyone is always chasing after – myself included! When you’re in a management or ownership level sometimes you have to put out little fires everywhere and some of your flexibility is sacrificed. For myself, I always try to be intentional with my actions to set boundaries and create balance every day. Read more>>