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.

Kara Sperling

Early in my career, work-life balance was a concept I simply didn’t acknowledge. I would work every available second, frequently reaching a point of total burnout and then forcing myself to push through it anyway. Because I started so young, my identity was entirely fused with my output. However, becoming a mother in 2017 acted as a major catalyst for change. Read More>>

Mounir Ouaddi

My view of work–life balance has changed significantly over time, especially moving from a corporate career into entrepreneurship. Today, I see balance less as equal hours and more as being fully present—whether that’s with my family, my team, or the business. Prioritizing my health and family gives me the energy and clarity to lead better. Read More>>

Jennifer Imus

Work–life balance has looked very different for me at different stages of my life. For a long time, especially while raising my kids, it felt like something I was constantly trying to figure out and never quite getting right. I was building a business, showing up for my family, and often feeling pulled in a hundred directions at once. Read More>>

Mikey Tableman

Work used to be my identity. If I wasn’t producing, building, or pushing forward, I felt uncomfortable. I was operating from a place of urgency all the time and eventually that catches up to you. Over time, especially through recovery, I realized that constant motion was actually a form of avoidance. It wasn’t strength. It was burnout disguised as ambition. Today, I move differently. Read More>>