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?

Alec Koukol | Brain behind indie rock band, Safari Room; Nashville guitarist/synth player/BGVs; producer

I think balance is a moving target. Life is always shifting and changing, and balance is something you have to figure out amidst the change. I am by no means a master of balance between work/life, but I find that I’m getting better at it. It’s tough to be working a full-time job while also trying to push music into a full-time career. Read more>> 

Jevon “Jerzey” Goldson | C.E.O. of ZAP Xclusive

Balance is such a huge part of whether you fly or sink. WIthout balance everything feels off center. My balance is my peace, if it’s not centered I tend to move away from particular circumstances. You cannot make sound decisions if you are not in perfect balance. Read more>>

Mara Wilson | Fine Artist and Mural Painter

Work life balance is extremely important to me as someone who wants to be a working creative but also a present wife and mother for my family. When we had our daughter in 2016, I wanted to be a stay-at-home parent because I knew that she would only be little for such a short period of time, and I didn’t want to miss anything. Read more>>

CerVon Campbell | cervon: comedian & musician

I never slow down, I feel bad when I’m not being what I view as productive. I find balance in trying to schedule my burnouts. this means in my day when I’m working full speed, I schedule things that aren’t as mentally tedious, but are still ways for me to push my brand. I schedule these as breaks for moments I need to slow down, but still want to work. Read more>>

JaMichael Smith | Fitness Coach, Entrepreneur, Model, Corporate America Project Manager, Brand Ambassador/Influencer

Work life balance is something that I began to really lean into over the past 24 months as I have other opportunities that have flourished. In life we tend to spend a majority of our time working, and less time prioritizing what matters and that to me is our mental health, self-care, and prioritizing our self and families. Read more>>

Jalen Anderson | DJ

I recently got married in May 2023, so this is a very important aspect of life I’ve had to consider. Glory to God I’m busy, and my goal is to not have this change for quite some time. I’m actually in search of new hobbies to take my mind away from music, but I’d rate my work-life balance a solid 7/10. Read more>>

Amanda Gill | Career and Executive Coach

I don’t feel there is ever really a balance, but seeking to harmoniously blend my work and life is the ultimate goal. For years I worked for someone else where hours were generally set and you could accrue paid time off. However, as a business owner, I’ve had to approach my work life blend a little differently. Read more>>

Christina Swanson | Photographer for real life and real people

In the beginning my business was my baby. It consumed all of me and my time. I poured everything I had into it. It was my career, my social life and everything in between. Now it serves to provide for my family in a manner that allows me to be there for my family. Priorities have changed but the business has flowed with the seasons of my life. Read more>>

Develyn “Devy” Butler | Baker and Dessert Enthusiast

I now have a two-year-old who takes up the majority of my time. Whereas before I worked a full-time job and did my baking business on the side pretty much whenever I wanted. Now I have to add being a mom on top of that which means sometimes my business does take a backseat. Read more>>

Lisa Monger | Fitness Director

Over time, my approach to work-life balance has undergone a significant transformation. In the past, my work was physically taxing, and the demands of the job left me feeling drained. The prospect of heading to work used to be accompanied by a sense of dread, both mentally and physically. Read more>>