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?

Steve Tejada | Production Sound Mixer

I’ve had the great fortune to have been all over the world. What’s great about my career is that it can take you anywhere, so I did plenty of traveling when I was younger. Now that I have a family I have enjoyed being local so I can spend more time with them. It has created a much better work like balance for me. Read more>>

Grey Rui Han | Story Artist

Ever since starting my path in the animation industry, the concept of work-life balance has become quite vague as animation has famously been a career path where there is no stop for an artist’s personal growth. I started my journey in animation two years ago when I first started grad school. Since I did not come from an animation background, spending much time and effort in catching up with the knowledge and skills in animation was my priority back then. Read more>>

Nindya Bucktowar | Multidisciplinary designer, artist and entrepreneur

I am a multidisciplinary designer, artist and entrepreneur. My work takes a big space in my daily life, mind space and identity. I found throughout the years, that the stress levels and responsibility did not get easier as my business grew. When I started my business, I adopted an unhealthy culture of 24/7 relentless work patter, because there was so much to do and so little that I knew. I quickly realized, it was not sustainable for my mental and physical health, family life and productivity. This is where balance was necessary. Read more>>

Jennifer Celina Aurio | Energy Coach & Intuitive Guide

My work life balance had tremendously changed during the Covid-19 pandemic. I had a very successful lash business for about six years up until the pandemic. But I I also realized that I had experienced a major burnout. I had run my business all by myself and I had a few artists working for me. But I was solely running the show and wearing many different hats, and I was also performing the services alongside my lash artists. Read more>>