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.

Layla Todd | Blogger & Content Creator

I started my blog, Nin Chronicles, five years ago as a place to share a poem a day with the online writing community, but it soon evolved into a space where I share writing and blogging guides alongside poetry and prose. Read more>>

Robert Ruvalcaba | Pet Transporter & Expedited Package Deliverer

The balance is what I love the most. Work and life are one. I’m available 24/7, and if I’m not working, I’m with my family. And if I’m not with my family, I’m working. No pressure. Able to take the time off when I want to, and able to put in as much work as I want, when I want. Read more>>

LAUREN LERNER | LIVING WITH LOLO

I am a firm believer that finding a good balance is essential in both my professional and personal life. It allows me to be a better business owner and mom. In the past, I wasn’t as good at prioritizing, and found that once I did, I flourished in many positive ways. Read more>>

Sophia Bavishi | Singer/Songwriter/Live Looping Artist

Balance is something that has always been a struggle for me because I am a person that likes to invest their time 110%. I have been working a lot more on making my life more balanced, though, especially finishing college and being a musician. Being a creative and a student is all about balance. Read more>>

McKenzie Kruse | Financial Coach

To me, the meaning of balance weighed in favor of what I needed to do to make money. I was working over 60 hours a week in a cardiac procedural room with no windows, across the country. Endlessly, I would be called in at midnight, 2 a.m., Read more>>

Jyll Ethier-Mullen | Contemporary Artist & Painter

Balancing work and personal life is a challenge for most parents, especially for artists, It often requires intense focus, and a planned time to be creative. I try to set specific work hours, 3 days a week to prioritize my time with to-do lists. Read more>>