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.

Cristian D’Oria | Food connoisseur. Family man.

It’s a combination of several factors as to the success of my business. I treat my staff and customers with kindness and respect. Soya e Pomodoro has been around 20 years, many of my customers have been coming for lunch for years, many of them coming in everyday, so it feels like family having a meal at home. And last but not least, I love what I do. I take pleasure with cooking simple yet delicious food from my region of Italy, Puglia. Read more>>

Carla Lopez | Tattoo Artist

I find that my success comes from authenticity and drive. I think people can relate to my art and also see all the love and dedication put into each piece. I am extremely passionate about art and tattooing. I always try to keep growing as an artist. Read more>>

Reshma Baddaloo | General & Cosmetic Dentist

While financial growth has long been acknowledged as the key metric that indicates success; my success isn’t defined in that manner. To me, success is the ability to impact positive change within my ecosystem, whether it be my friends, family, career or within the community. As a dental practitioner, we are recognized for our work with teeth; however, when distilled, our purpose is to refine people, bringing about a better, prouder version of themselves. My success is measured by how many people/patients I am able to positively impact when they come to my practice. It’s about fostering meaningful connections, leaving a lasting impression and contributing to the well-being and growth of those I encounter. Read more>>

Dennis Smith | Humanitarian

Hey everyone! 😊 I wanted to take a moment to share something that I believe has been the key to my success as an entrepreneur. It’s a simple concept, yet incredibly powerful: staying true to myself. In this fast-paced and ever-changing world, it can be tempting to conform to the expectations of others or the trends of the moment. However, I have discovered that true fulfillment and success come from forging my own path. For me, that means creating a lane where I can freely express my creativity while making a positive impact on the lives of the homeless and displaced individuals in Miami, Florida. It’s about making a difference, following my passion, and staying authentic. Read more>>

Erin Deady | Attorney and Urban Planner

The most important factor in my success is be interested and pursuing the right thing at the right time. My business focuses on helping local governments plan for, and adapt to, climate change. As a lawyer and urban planner, it became more of a reality the managing and planning to address increasing flood risk in a state like Florida, surrounded by water, was a pressing need for cities and counties. Its an economic issue, its a quality of life issue, its a political balancing act of making choices on how to spend constrained taxpayer funds. Being on the leading edge of this work at the right time has helped make me an excellent resource for my clients. Staying on the leading edge is what helps keep my clients. Read more>>

Juliana Bernal | Artist

From my personal experience I credit my success to perseverance, dedication and definitely believing in myself. My family have been one of the most important supports in all my process. On the other hand, I must keep in mind that I am not only an artist but an entrepreneur in a business such as art, Where with the passage of time I realized how my interaction with art collectors, gallery owners and dealers is vital for my career. Where peace of mind is vital to be able to continue creating without obstacles. Read more>>

Tyesha Scott | Founder

The most important factor behind the success of Scott Reporting is that it provides customizable court reporting services, coupled with a commitment to fundamental business ethics, particularly, respect, honesty, accountability, and integrity. Read more>>

David Rousso | CEO & Lead Designer

The most important factor behind my success and the brands growth has been my passion and the culture we have been able to create within the business. I am very passionate about this business as it has been my family’s business for over 20 years. The word passion is only one word, however, there are few attributes that come with having passion towards something that I think are also important to note as why we have been successful. Determination, Focus and persistence all come when someone is passionate about something. We don’t take no for an answer here at Pedini Miami. We adapt, we realign and find a way to reach our goals and our clients goals. Read more>>