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.

Lajoy Grant

When I first started LaBrows Beauty Studio, I was a complete workaholic—pouring everything into my business and leaving little room for personal life. As an entrepreneur, especially in the beauty industry, it’s easy to feel like you have to be constantly grinding to grow. I would work long hours, take on every client possible, and stay up late perfecting my craft. At that time, I thought success meant always being “on.” Read More>>

Jennifer ‘suki’ Otsuki

For nearly two decades, I thrived in the fast-paced restaurant industry in Dallas after graduating from the Texas Culinary Academy. While I gained invaluable experience in the service industry, those years also left me mentally and physically drained. Read More>>

Brianna Mikail

I’ve had to redefine what balance truly means for me. Running a business is challenging, but balancing it alongside school and being a full-time flight attendant takes it to another level. I’ve realized that a perfectly equal balance across all areas of my life isn’t realistic. Read More>>

Lauren Mcconaghy

My viewpoint on balance has changed dramatically over my career. I feel balance is often an unrealistic goal due to the limited number of hours in a day. Seeking to achieve balance often left me feeling overwhelmed. Read More>>

Jacob Clarke

For us, starting a business has obviously shifted our work-life balance more towards the work side lately. But to us, that feels like a good switch. Work can be fulfilling, and for us, this business is. Read More>>