What’s the right balance between work and non-work time? The traditional 9-5 has slowly disappeared with the emails and zoom and texting going far beyond traditional business hours. We asked members of our community to share with us how they think about work-life balance.

Beth Osberg | School Portrait Company Owner

For me, balance between home life and business life starts with family first. When I first started my business it was simply to create a little extra income for my little family. I was working part time elsewhere and I took any and every opportunity that I could to grow my photography business little by little. Not only for the extra income, but also for the experience. Read more>>

Gissel Rosario | Realtor & Mindpower Coach

Over time, my approach to work-life balance has shifted significantly. Early in my career, I was very focused on hustling and putting in long hours to build my business and establish myself. It felt like there was always more to do, and I had to sacrifice personal time to keep things moving. Now, I prioritize balance much more intentionally. I’ve realized that when I take care of myself—physically, mentally, and emotionally—I show up better for my clients, my team, and my loved ones. I’m diligent about setting boundaries, carving out time for daily self-care routines like meditation, exercise, and spending time in nature. These are non-negotiables for me. Read more>>

Kristen Jordan | Studio Owner, Personal Trainer & Health Coach

Being an entrepreneur, I always feel that I could be doing something for my business. In order to be successful some of that work ethic is most definitely needed. However, balance has always been a super important value for me in how I operate in business and life. If you ask my friends and family they probably would say that it really is true that I like to ‘work hard and play hard’. I had great role models for this growing up and therefore I have really implemented this in most seasons of my life. Read more>>