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?

Raul Escobedo

Work-life balance is something I’ve continued to grow into over time. As a husband of 13 years and father of three, finding that balance between my career and my family life has always been something I’ve had to be intentional about. For more than a decade, I worked as a band director—a career I truly loved. Read More>>

Raj White

When I first started building SĀKRED, I thought passion alone would protect me from burnout. I loved what I was doing, so I told myself I could handle the late nights, the constant to-do lists, and the pressure of getting everything “right.” But I quickly learned that even when you’re doing what you love, you can still burn out if you’re not intentional. Read More>>

Raycheal Winters

I feel like when you’re an entrepreneur, work-life balance kind of doesn’t exist — haha. But I still try my best to create it. For me, that means intentionally making time for personal things I enjoy that have nothing to do with my career. Read More>>

Kayla Blackwell

Finding a balance between work and personal life was definitely a process. When we opened our studio here in Houston we worked 7 days a week from noon to midnight for the 1st 3 months. We really didn’t know what times would be the busiest and wanted to make sure we didn’t miss out on any business. Read More>>

Mike Hernandez

I think taking risks is essential for success and I equate risk with my faith. The eyes of my heart which I call vision are able to see far beyond what my natural eyes can see. God gave us that ability so we can dream of a future He wants us to create. Read More>>

Nicko Matthews

1. What made you pursue this career? I’ve been in beauty my whole life. I owned two salons in Indianapolis and have been doing hair for over ten years as a licensed cosmetologist. Beauty has always been my passion — it’s not just what I do, it’s who I am. But FACNAK’D started from something deeply personal. Read More>>

Kerwin Escobar

I’ve always been drawn to the way visuals can tell a story without saying a word. From a young age, I was fascinated by cameras — not just how they captured moments, but how they shaped emotion and perspective. Over time, that fascination turned into a purpose. Read More>>

Cori Aston

Creativity has always been a part of who I am. I’ve always been very aesthetic and I will always have the desire to create. I’ve been a working Makeup Artist since I was 18 yrs old and I am in constant pursuit of creating, mastering and bringing to life the beauty I see in my imagination. That process will never really stop. Read More>>