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.

Anastasiia Lisenko | FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER AND ART DIRECTOR

I’m incredibly grateful that my career aligns so naturally with my vision of life. Being a photographer and director allows me the freedom to travel, connect with new people, and find inspiration in everything around me. For me, there’s no strict separation between work and life—everything I do, see, and experience feeds my creativity and fuels my passion.

While I often work in cities like New York and Los Angeles, I’ve learned to draw inspiration from wherever I am, whether it’s visiting family, traveling, or simply exploring the world around me. Expanding my creative focus beyond photography into video, art direction, and building my personal brand has helped me stay motivated and open to new opportunities. Read more>>

Slim Bones | Rapper & Fitness Coach

It’s almost like having another job . After work I got a family to take care of and to provide for . Everyday is like a long work day that goes into late nights,early mornings ! Read more>>

Cynthia Cano Ng | Realtor & Alzheimer’s Association Community Support Partner

Finding balance between life and work has been a journey for me, one that has evolved as my personal and professional life changed. When I first started in real estate, our older children were old enough to adapt to my demanding schedule. I could have dinner with them at 8 PM or sit down to help with their homework after finishing showings. My husband, a lender also working in sales, understood the grind of being self-employed and working on full commission. We both embraced the hustle together so the life work balance definitely hit higher on the work side. Read more>>

Alan Escalante | Photographer and Videographer

The way I think about balance isn’t necessarily unique, but it’s influenced by multiple sources. One of the biggest inspirations is my partner, Arissa. Over the years, they’ve helped me realize that prioritizing my mental and physical health is more important than the constant “grind” that’s so glorified nowadays. That’s not to say hard work and dedication aren’t valuable, but like with everything, moderation is key. Of course, I’m still working on maintaining a healthy balance every day—it’s a process. Some days I manage it well, and other days, not so much. Read more>>