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?

Julie Goldberg | EMDR & Psychadelic Assisted Therapist

I am all about work-life balance and feel grateful every day for my schedule. Working for myself and being a therapist requires me to have a schedule that allows me to take care of myself. At this point as a business owner, I have a great schedule that supports my nervous system. But that wasn’t always the case. Read more>>

Elizabeth Cuzzupoli | Actor and performer

Work life balance is so tricky as an artist, because our art is tied into our identities. When you’re pursuing a passion, the line between work and play is easily muddled. In the beginning of my career, my inability to say “no” made it too easy for me to overcommit, and end up spread too thin and burnt out. Read more>> 

Jerome Allen-Smith | Actor & Writer (Theatre and Film)

When I was younger, I would burn the candles from both ends, in order to maximize the most out of life. If it came to a volunteer opportunity, I was there; if it was a play, I was there. You could say I didn’t know how to say “no” nor could I shake the ubiquitous feeling of FOMO. Read more>>

Dr. Katelyn Lehman | Co-Founder, Quantum Clinic

I think balance is a myth. Perhaps a closer approximation to how I manage the various responsibilities of running a business raising a family is to recognize that I can either do it from a place of stress, or from a place of coherence. Read more>>

Leysla Rubino | Founder & Marketing Strategist

When I first started in the marketing industry over 12 years ago, work-life balance was quite a challenge. I dedicated countless hours to my work, driven by passion and a desire to excel. However, as I founded and grew Dream agency, my perspective on balance evolved. Read more>>

Karina & Fernando Cayanan | Chefs

We can only speak from our own experience, but I believe most Chefs would agree that work life balance is one of the most challenging things to achieve in the industry. Yes, there’s demand from your work and place of business, but what I’m really speaking to is learning how to give yourself the ‘OK’ to not work, Ironically enough, giving yourself the opportunity to unplug, to detach and not work every hour of every day can be tough. Read more>>

Emily Ford | Woodturner and Instructor

I am a mother of six children. Four of my own and two bonus kiddos from my husband. I also have two with some added special needs, my eldest is on the spectrum and my second was born with something called Pierre Robin Sequence and has subesquently had 55+ surgeries on his face over his 13 years of life. Read more>>

Nia Dinero | Artist & Songwriter

Over time, I’ve learned the importance of balancing my work and life for my overall well-being. My twin nephews have been my anchor, helping me slow down and be more present in the moment. Read more>>

Carrie Severson | Burnout Expert, Author & Entrepreneur

Work/Life Balance changes daily for me and that’s 100% related to burnout.
As an entrepreneur, I first burned out in 2012, before burnout was a buzzword. I’ve created several different businesses over the years, before I burned out for the first time and since. Read more>>

Krisztianna Ortiz | Artist & Parent

Oof. This is a good question. Let me know if someone has figured out the balance because it feels like I’m perpetually unbalanced. These days, though, the direction I’m careening in feels much better. Read more>>

ClayDough

As I grow and step more into this career and life path, I feel I’m constantly doing music or thinking about it. Being your own boss is great until you realize you don’t get weekends off. At the same time though, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Read more>>