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.

Nicole Saleh | Interior Designer, Owner of Mavella Home

The most important factor behind my success has definitely been the relationships that I have built with my clients. It’s become very clear to me that taking care of my clients is at the heart of my business. When I am embarking on a new project with a client, I always let them know that we are partners on this journey and that I will treat their remodel or renovation as if it were my own. Keep in mind that some people have never worked with an Interior Designer before and they may be nervous about the process, so it’s important to set and manage the proper expectations from the beginning, so that they know what to expect and feel comfortable. At the end of the day, clients just want to know that you have their back and that they are in good hands. Read more>>

Caleb Ingalsbe | Owner: Strider Coffee Stop & long-time coffee competitor

I’ve always thought that success came from a strong and functional community behind the curtain. I couldn’t have done any of this without the constant advice, pushes to be better at hospitality, and strong moral compasses of the coffee family I’ve made through Coffeefest’s competitions. Read more>>

Sherese Patton | Founder & Principal Publicist

The most crucial factor behind the success of The Patton Agency and our brand has been our unwavering commitment to authenticity and building genuine relationships. In the ever-evolving world of public relations, where trends come and go, we’ve consistently prioritized understanding our clients’ unique stories and crafting tailored strategies that resonate with their audiences. More importantly, our team’s dedication, expertise, and passion have been instrumental. By fostering trust, maintaining integrity in all our endeavors, and delivering results that exceed expectations, we’ve established long-lasting partnerships and achieved meaningful outcomes for our clients. Read more>>

Lushes LaMoan | Burlesque showgirl, pin up model, Yogi, mom,

To me success is about perseverance Especially in the face of adversity. No matter what has happened being able to learn grown and keep grinding, bring authenticity over cookie cutter. Is it better to fit in or to reshape the mold of expectations. Individuality inspires, congruency conspires. Read more>>