What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance.

Sam Lehr | co-Founder at Thema Brain Health

Work-hard play-hard is a line that gets thrown around a lot. And it was a trap I fell into early in my career. I would spend most of my time working at a corporate law firm and trying to use my scant free time to make up for the fact that all I did was work. It’s a losing battle. I realized that not only was I unhappy, I was also boring. No matter how great your job is, nobody wants to hear about it all the time. Read more>>

Imee Gusich | Digital Marketing Strategist

I, like many Mompreneurs, always tried to juggle it all. Multitask. Do alllllll of the things.

What I realized is that multitasking is a myth.

You cannot possibly do all of the things, all of the time- not well anyways (ask me, I have tried). Read more>>

Arianna Garcia | DJ & Producer

In the nightlife industry, achieving a balance can be challenging due to our unconventional work schedules. While the majority works during the day, our activities extend into the night, disrupting our sleep and eating routines. Despite these challenges, I make a conscious effort to reserve weekends for personal time with friends and family. Maintaining this balance is crucial for mental well-being, although I remain dedicated to my work, which, fortunately, is inherently enjoyable and celebratory. Read more>>

Ana Vergara | Artist

Being a new mom, my work-life balance has definitely changed quite a bit. I went from getting up early in the morning and spending most of my day challenging myself with new materials, pushing ideas, and working on big projects, to being at home with my 3 month old daughter. It has taken so much for me to give myself grace and accept that for my practice and my sanity to survive, I needed a change of pace. Slowing down a bit and choosing lighter materials to work with has actually benefited me and my practice; this shift in pace has allowed me to actively practice being present and intentional with my time, with what I create, and with what I share. Read more>>