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.

Ivanna Olivas | Tattoo artist &welder

Work life balance is such a hard task for me. Being a tattoo artist means you are working 24/7. Constantly drawing for clients and booking people in is daily. I gave up my life completely to tattoo. My friendships, relationships and family were all affected. I’m very happy to be at shield maiden tattoo where I am in control of what I am doing 24/7. Read more>>

Coley Ortega | Master stylist & Salon Suite Owner

This is a wonderful topic because I believe, like so many things in life, you have to understand that it requires a lot of reflecting and adjusting to meet your current needs. I am a working mom and wife, and a healthy work-life balance is one of the hardest things to accomplish; all of the time. Read more>>

Debbie Fitzgerald and Regan Petersen | Co-owners, Fitzgerald Petersen Communication, Inc.

When we started our business almost 18 years ago, we had young children and knew a work/life balance was important. Little did we know what was ahead and how much we would appreciate this decision. Read more>>

Alyce Garth | Thyroid and autoimmune – health and nutrition coach

From a young age I was determined to squeeze every minute out of my day. As soon as I could get a job I did and i went on to hold down 5 casual jobs (at once) while completing my university degree. Read more>>

Josh “Frankenstein” Oyler | Owner

Work balance is a hard topic. The idea of what is right and wrong is different for everyone and changes in your own mind in time. When I was younger I thought the only right way was to work nonstop. As we were building motorcycles in the early days we had to show them off. Read more>>