By far the most common conversation we have with the folks we interview is about work-life balance. Starting a business or pursuing a creative career makes finding work life balance really tough because there is no clear start and end to one’s work day. We’ve shared some of our conversations on the topic below.

Mor Cohen | Actress & Filmmaker

That’s a great question. I think that finding the right work-life balance is the key to maintaining a healthy relationship with your creative career, and it definitely played a pivotal role in how I see mine. In the past, I was a “super hustler”. My balance was completely off, and I prioritized work over almost anything else. Read more>>

Kate Weiser | Founder of Kate Weiser Chocolate

I think the work/life balance of an entrepreneur will always be skewed compared to someone who is not persuing their passion and working on their own business day in and day out. I would never expect my employees to work as hard as I do or to put in as much time or energy. When it’s yours, it’s just different. Read more>>

Juliana Macias | Phlebotomy Technician & Certified Medical Assistant

For me, work-life balance is essential for my overall well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. Initially it took a while to find the equilibrium between my professional responsibilities and my personal activities that I needed to maintain to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. After about a year into starting my business, I finally gained the ability to allocate time and energy to work and personal interests in a way that does not compromise my mental, physical, or emotional health. Read more>>

Tritima Achigbu | Writer & Creative Strategist

Work life balance has always been tricky for me as I’ve always pursued multiple endeavors simultaneously— in college, I balanced being a full-time student and having part-time work. Now, I balance full-time work and multiple creative projects. I’ve found two things to be most helpful: first, accepting that work-life balance is sort of a myth. Read more>>