A host of factors, developments, and dynamics have made most industries more competitive than ever. As a result so many of us wonder whether there is still such a thing as work-life balance. We reached out to the community to hear perspectives on finding the right balance.

Taylor Marie | Talent x Influencer Marketing & Founder of OSOT Properties

“Work Smarter. Not Harder.” For me, it’s all about how my days reflect income-producing changes to my life, opposed to the busy work not amounting to any goals or ambitions. Read more>>

Gigi Allen | Multidisciplinary Artist & Designer

I’m always in pursuit of blending my work and personal life as much as possible. I know it sounds so cliche, but when you work in something you love, it doesn’t feel like a task. I don’t think of my work as ‘just a job’ because so much of our energy and time is spent working. Read more>>

Alexandra Madsen | Interior Stylist and Vintage Store Owner

I think people have this misconception that working for yourself means you get to work less, enjoy more time off or have an easier schedule. When I started my store, I found myself working double the amount I used to, wearing 30 different hats, always scrambling to do 30 different things with no one else else help. Read more>>