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.

Tiara Gray- Akintunde | Entrepreneur & Self Care Addict

I would say that the most important factor behind the success of WaxT & Co. thus far, and even for myself is the fact that I’m self motivated and if I put my mind to it, I know I’ll achieve it. I recently became a new mom this summer and less than a month after that, I was already back out booking WaxT for markets and events, doing old fashioned promotion and creating new products to add to our collection. I’ve put SO much into WaxT & Co. that I really don’t have any other choice but to succeed. Read more>>

Shaina Nguyen | Hairstylist and Educator

Social Media. I cannot stress this enough. If you don’t do social media, you will not thrive. I definitely enjoy the creating aspect of social media so it makes it fun. I built my whole career on this from day one. It doesn’t matter if you are working for someone or working for yourself, you will need social media. Read more>>

Gamze Tunc | Toy Designer/ Doll Maker

I believe that empathy is key to creating dolls that truly resonate with people. I take the time to understand my clients’ stories and their emotional connection to their dolls. This allows me to create dolls that are not only physically accurate but also emotionally evocative. The personalized nature of my dolls is what sets me apart from other doll designers. I am not just creating dolls for mass consumption; I am creating dolls that have a special meaning for each individual client. This makes my dolls even more valuable and cherished. I am also proud of my ability to create collectible dolls that are both beautiful and unique. Read more>>

Nirja And Samarth Setty www.settys.com

We are in our high school and college years so we have lot to do in oder to rule out a final mojo of our success. It is remarkable that with just one class at a time and by just following the schedules, we are where we are today in performing arts field. I think it is because our trainer and mentor had a straight background, it made it very easy for us to deliver consistently and spend time where it is required. Make priority of training/knowledge/techniques(that includes creativity), and learn from real industrial experiences of our teachers.
Consistency and hard work with well lit paths helped us overcome the challenges or just avoid the occurrences itself as every possible issue was addressed before the cause itself. Read more>>

Shanda Domango Brown | Medium & Movement Healer

Over the past 6 years, my business and brand has evolved and shifted in alignment to where I find myself in life. As I evolved as a mom, wife, and healer so did my business. My brand expanded from fitness and wellness to movement healing along with me. Honoring my evolution as an individual allows me to stay authentic and excited about my career, my services, and my brand. This consistent growth and evolution has proven as the key factor in my success. My clients respect and appreciate my vulnerability and evolution. They grow with me and experience a deeper quality of service. Read more>>

LaDonna Marie | International Multi -Award Winning Bestselling Author, Pastor, Speaker, Life Coach and CEO of Nonprofit Planting Positive Seeds.

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is my faith in my purpose. I know that I was created to assist others in healing, increasing emotional wellbeing and equipping them with confidence to believe in themselves to move forward in life by overcoming obstacles. Since I began as a writer, I’ve always kept the motivation to impact the lives of others. The Success of the brand was to set out to write books that impact and empower others to become the best version of themselves. So from the early stages of writing way back in 1998 up until present, the person centered view has stayed the same. A goal of God’s vison was to start to tell my own story so the readers could relate to be able to know they are not along. Read more>>

Amber Sebastian | Escape Room Owner

Grapevine Escape is a locally owned and operated escape room in beautiful downtown Grapevine. We are successful because we care about every single customer. Top notch customer service to ensure a fantastic escape experience. Read more>>

Jim Linnell | Master Leather Artisan

I have been involved with the art of leather carving for almost my whole life. I was first introduced to leather work at the age of 11 and have been involved with it 57 years. For almost 40 those years, I worked for Tandy Leather Company, the largest supplier pf the tools and materials used in the craft. During those years and since, I have taught 10’s of thousands of students the basics of leather carving. My name is my brand and I have taught more people the basics of leather carving than anyone involved today. Read more>>