Our community is filled with hard-working, high achieving entrepreneurs and creatives and so work-life balance is a complicated, but highly relevant topic. We’ve shared some responses from the community about work life balance and how their views have evolved over time below.

Tiffany Judkins | Kinship Filmworks – Producer & Director

Working for yourself seems to mean that you can be working at any given moment, late Friday night, Sundays, literally at anytime. The upside is that I will probably have a lull during the week day and can explore the city on Monday morning.  Read more>>

Chris Vazquez | Musician | Coach | Small Business Owner

Work life balance is something I have struggled with for a large part of my adult life. It’s something I recognized was necessary in my late twenties and have been working towards ever since. As a musician, we are taught to respond fast because if we don’t an opportunity might be lost.  Read more>>

Ferris Martinez | Oil Painter

It can definitely be a challenge to prioritize art making, but I would also say it has gotten easier to do so with time. I think that’s just a function of building habits – the more you do something, especially something that you enjoy, the more inclined you will be to find those hours in the day to get in front of a canvas. Read more>>

Derinda Brown | Business Consultant | Global Executive | Loyalty | Government Relations | Fintech | Investor

As a consultant running my own business, achieving a healthy work-life balance has been a journey that has evolved over time. When I first started out, I was incredibly driven and passionate about building my consultancy, often sacrificing personal time and leisure activities to ensure its success. Read more>>  

YU ZHANG | Freelance illustrator

To be honest, achieving a true balance between work and life is challenging, but as a freelance illustrator, the hardest part isn’t the drawing itself but planning, executing, prioritizing, and managing energy. Read more>>

Randy Keith | Dueling Piano Entertainer, Agent, and Business Owner

I am a completely different person than I was when I grew up and lived in LA through my 20s. I often piled up 70-80 hour workaholic weeks between several jobs (I always loved) and owning businesses, Now I plan 2 days off every week with my wife and son along with regular vacations. I continue to educate myself on and practice mindfulness and presence, and am a lover of yoga and spirituality. Read more>>

Ilana Cohn | Writer, Director & Comedian

I consider myself incredibly lucky. I have always wanted to be a mother and an artist. Somehow I found my way to both of these dreams, which are not easy pursuits in Los Angeles. When I first moved out here I had endless energy and eagerness to learn and find my “thing.” Read more>>

Lisa Chiya | Entrepreneur, Wife, Mother, Caretaker, and Yogi

Striving for work-life balance in my world is similar to maintaining balance in a challenging yoga pose – let’s say a shaky attempt at “eight-angle pose” while life throws its usual curveballs. I’d be lying if I said I’ve discovered the ultimate formula for a seamless blend of parenting three small children, nurturing a marriage, managing caregiving duties for my sick father, and steering businesses forward. Read more>>

Gee Green | Owner at GeeFit Training Club

Over time, my perspective on work-life balance has evolved significantly, shaped by the dynamic interplay between my career as a personal trainer and my pursuits as a musician. Initially, finding equilibrium between these two passions posed a challenge, as each demanded a substantial investment of time and energy. Read more>>