24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Danielle Helmkamp | Owner & Cookie Artist

Work Life balance has always been a struggle for me. Between being a mom, having a social life (when I can anyway), and my cookie business, there’s never enough time in the day. So I have to make sure I’ve got my days scheduled out. I want to make sure I can be 100% in every aspect of my life, so I can be balanced as much as possible Read more>>

Sophia Weller | CEO & Founder at All Things Mom Marketing

When I welcomed my little bundle of joy into the world, my work-life balance took a dramatic shift. Suddenly, it wasn’t just me and my workload anymore – there was a tiny human relying on me, and with that came a whole new set of responsibilities. I’ve always been someone who strives to push their limits and see what they are capable of. So, when the idea of starting my own business emerged, I knew I had to carefully consider how it would fit into my new life as a mother. Read more>>

Alyssa Gervacio | Photographer & Small Business Owner

There’s no denying that I’ve definitely struggled to juggle my work-life balance accordingly in the last couple of years. In my current stage of life, I’m running two small businesses, working a couple of internships and still working full-time while also being a full-time college student. Over time, I’ve gotten the hang of a schedule that works perfectly for my own sake and well-being. I dedicate specific days of the week to different activities. Read more>>

Cass Cooper | Owner | Artist

Before this I was an in-house Art Director for a marketing team. The hours were long and demanding. When the pandemic started our daycare closed. My work/life balance really took a hit as it was impossible to work from home. The demands of my job, along with the demands of our 1 year old, were too much. I was a first time mother navigating the depth of PPD without a village, everyone was in lockdown. Read more>>