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.

J Terrell Jeter | Model & Entrepreneur

It’s definitely improving. I wear so many hats. I’m a teacher. I model. I’m a photographer and videographer. I have a few more ventures that haven’t been announced yet, but i definitely decided this year I was going to start making more time for what I personally want to do and luckily, I have a great team and support system behind me that’s always pushing me! Read more>>

Cole Sayre | Filmmaker

I think the key to understanding work-life balance is looking at how you can combine the two. Freelance filming luckily, has plenty of opportunities to do that. I’ve been able to take things I love doing (Hiking, sports, hunting, Read more>>

Lola Dada-Olley | Lawyer, Advocate, Podcast Host, Writer, Speaker

I used to think of work-life balance as a form of compartmentalization. I would see balance as the art of juggling multiple commitments in the air and hope nothing falls. But, as I grow as woman, a mother, a lawyer and a businesswoman, Read more>>

Chanel Lilly | Interior Designer & Business Owner

My work life balance is constantly changing. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to be content with not always functioning at 100%. There’s some days, I’m the most ambitious, task dominating business owner, while I’m slacking on my workouts at the gym. Read more>>