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?

Stacey Herrera | Intimacy and Relationship Coach

I used to subscribe to the idea of work-life balance, but then I realized it was not a sustainable or realistic goal. Life and work are intertwined, so in my experience, the division is imaginary, and striving to achieve it can feel impossible. Instead, I now seek work-life harmony. The work-life harmony approach acknowledges the fluidity of my professional and personal lives, allowing them to blend and complement each other. As an intimacy and relationship coach, my work often intersects with my personal growth. So, by embracing work-life harmony, I can be fully present in both areas, whether supporting a client or leaning into intimacy with family and friends. Read more>>

Jerimiah Morey | Colorist

When I first started in the industry, for roughly 8 years, I would work as much overtime as possible. Normally 60-80 hour work weeks on average. I was extremely motivated in moving up to a respected artist position and being involved and available as much as possible seemed to be the best way to make that happen. The extra money was also nice. One of the big reasons I ended up going full time freelance was that sort of lifestyle took a toll on my body and it’s difficult for me to sustain that sort of hours for more than a month now. Being freelance I’m able to have much more control over my schedule than I would at a facility, especially with regards to weekend work. Read more>>

Lisa Colquhoun | Voice Over Artist and Actress

I think work life balance is quite subjective. To some, being able to hustle on their own projects after a full days work is balance, and to others it’s flopping on the couch and binging “The Office”. I am definitely the former! Before children, I definitely wasted a lot of time! So, finding a work life balance only came into play after my first was born. When Jean arrived I knew something had to change and being away from her whilst working a full time job was not going to cut it. I started to shift my focus on being able to work at night and during my child’s naps. This meant that I could pursue my voice over career as the house was now quiet. Read more>>

Taylor Karin | Actor & Filmmaker

I don’t really know how to answer this question, because I feel like, when it comes to my career, the “work” and “life” are one in the same. I have the greatest job in the entire world. I love being an actor/creative, and see it as not just my work, but the greatest part of my life. So I feel, really often, like that work can consume my day to day- but joyfully and gratefully so. It’s so fulfilling to do what I get to do every day, to grow, to accomplish new things, to audition for new people, to pursue my own endeavors, to let those projects lead me to new peers in the industry, to collaborate, even just to get a tea and take a walk with another creative I admire. Read more>>

Suwichada Busamrong-Press | Artist/Painter

I have been working to manage my working time better to achieve an ideal work life balance.  In the beginning I was focused on my work at the expense of family/me time.  As I became more experienced and confident in my art, I have been able to produce more in less time by becoming more efficient.  I invest time to thoroughly form a concept in my mind and plan better how to execute it faster. Read more>>