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.

Manuela Seve | Founder and CEO of alphaa.io

As a founder, staying at your best means finding ways to calm your mind and embrace the chaos. I make it a point to carve out personal time whenever possible. Endurance sports and mindfulness practices have been crucial for maintaining my sanity, especially during hectic travel and nonstop meetings. Read more>>

Carlos Levario | Music Artist aka Dante Levo

For me, it has been really hard to find a good balance. It has changed so much over the years. There was a good amount of time where I had put nothing but time into my music business. This was the time where I did get the most success in my music business but I was burning myself out quick, many friendships were going through a rough patch because of it. I did not have much of a balanced life. It simply was not sustainable. Read more>>

Taylor Patterson | Actor, Creator & Writer

I’m a strong believer in work hard, play hard. Though, these days I find myself doing more of the former. I truly believe the more you put into something the more you get out of it, so I’ve been putting a lot of time into my creative passions.  Read more>>

Hongbin Kim | Artist

After moving from Korea to New York, balancing my life and work became even more important. Life in New York has become more difficult than in Korea in all aspects, including money, convenience, and time. Because the market price in New York is so expensive, when purchasing necessary materials or things necessary for daily life, I made a list of the most necessary items first. Read more>>

Jingzhi Hu | independent musician & multi-media artist

Over time, my approach to work-life balance has evolved significantly. Initially, I was heavily focused on my career, often sacrificing personal time and well-being. This was because I started everything during Covid era, in which I had all the time in this world. I remember having no daily routine but sitting in front of my desk watching tutorials and making beats for a whole day.  Read more>>

Lisa Bunbury & Laura Bunbury | Writers and Award-winning Producers

Choosing a creative career where you are basically self-employed requires a very thoughtful, deliberate approach to life. It’s so easy to get tunnel vision – where you eat, breathe and sleep for your creative endeavors. And of course, we (my sister and creative partner) did exactly that in the beginning. Everything was about driving toward our creative goals. Read more>> 

Himanshu Jain | Software Engineer, Meta Inc.

In the corporate sector, achieving work-life balance is a pervasive topic of discussion and a pivotal consideration for professionals evaluating job opportunities. Upon entering the workforce, I initially prioritized productivity, diligently working beyond standard hours to fulfill tasks efficiently. Read more>>