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?

Desiree Portillo | Bath Boutique Founder & Merchandise/Marketing Manager

I currently work full time as a Merchandise/Marketing Manager for a video game developer as I continue to work towards building my own brand for HAUTBath. Since having the opportunity to work at home, I am able to create my own schedule which has definitely evolved over time in a number of ways. Read more>>

August Moreno | Tattoo Artist

When I first started my career I dedicated every moment to it, I worked for free for a year for a shop where I was being apprenticed. My main thought in doing so was that it would be the most beneficial to me upfront to give every second extra I had to make it in the tattoo industry; it was hard and sometimes lonely, I missed out on a lot of family events, birthdays, and holidays. Read more>>

Marc Zalmanoff | Coach | Fitness Professional

I don’t believe in balance. In my opinion, we all have priorities, and depending on the stage of life you’re in, those priorities determine where your time is spent. If you’re opening a new business, chances are your time is largely relegated towards things to make sure the business is successful. Read more>>

Micayla Eligwe | Painter

Balance that’s tricky. I used to think I had a good balance between my work life, sports life, social life, and art life. Just because I was doing multiple things at once, gave the illusion that things were balanced in my life, but in reality all those things were out of sync. Read more>>

Troi Cluse | Studio Owner & Lead Artist

My Work Life Balance has changed drastically since opening the studio. It’s common knowledge that starting a business does require a level of sacrifice, but you don’t really know what that entails until you’re actually in the thick of it. Since I’m still working full-time, it’s been incredibly challenging for me to balance my job, my passion, and my personal life. Read more>>