Between Hustle Culture, Work-From-Home, and other trends and changes in the work and business culture, we’ve seen a large rise in burnout within the community and so we’ve become very interested in hosting conversations around how folks can avoid or overcome burnout.

Kayla Manzella

As I approach nearly a decade of entrepreneurship, it’s fun to reflect back on the changes I’ve made through lessons often rooted in failure or disappointment.

In a world that glamorizes “busy culture”, I hope to speak to the hearts of inspired entrepreneurs and shed light on how to be fueled by challenge rather than exhausted by it. Read More>>

Marni Mae Pogachefsky

Hey team, wow—it’s so great to be connecting with you all!
Thank you so much for having me and for creating this platform. I love conversations like this, and burnout is actually one of my favorite topics—because it was one of my greatest teachers.

Burnout Isn’t Just Something to Fix—It’s an Invitation
I’d love to start by defining burnout because so many of us experience it but don’t always recognize the signs. Read More>>

Pamela King

For as long as I can remember, I’ve worn a “Superwoman” cape. I wore it like a badge of honor as mom, wife, sister, friend, minister, veteran, survivor, and advocate. I was the go-to person, the problem solver, the one who made things happen no matter how exhausted I felt. I would put that cape on no matter how heavy and tattered it was. Burnout didn’t show up overnight—it crept in slowly. It looked like saying yes when my spirit whispered no. Read More>>

Kelley Marie Nussbaum

In my opinion Burnout is one of the most underrepresented issues in today’s society, I have personally experienced it, watched my husband experience it, as well as countless friends. The hardest part about experiencing Burnout is actually identifying it when we were raised in a society and pushed along in a culture that chooses to ignore it or mislabel it. Read More>>

Holly Holland

I try to schedule my work and pace myself throughout the day. I try not to take on more than I know I can handle. Read More>>

Demishia Cash

There are many ways to avoid burnouts, but one of the ways that I avoid burnouts is by taking breaks. I like to tackle a lot of things at the same time but complete each task, one by one if that makes sense.

For example, if I have to wash clothes, finish a painting and bath my dog in one night, I’ll put the clothes in the washer, bath my dog then, take a break. Read More>>

Dr. Christine Warren

This is such a great question! I’d like to share a piece of my story to highlight what burnout looks like for me and how I’ve learned to navigate it.

When first deciding to be a psychologist and starting graduate school, burnout felt like a familiar frenemy. I saw burnout all around me as well, on the faces of my peers. It was present so often that I figured out a way to tolerate its existence and savor the days it wasn’t present.  Read More>>

Eleanor Aiken

Being an art student at the Savannah College of Art and Design is both challenging and exhilarating. Juggling assignments, social life, and my work as a tattoo artist often leaves me struggling to find a free moment to breathe, let alone fully enjoy the world around me. As someone who thrives on both human connection and aesthetic beauty, I need time to soak in the little details of life—whether it’s the way light filters through the trees or the energy of a bustling street. Without that, my art starts to feel disconnected from myself and my emotions. Read More>>

Jodi Norton

Living in LA and working in entertainment, it’s very easy to feel as though the industry is the entire world. In order to be successful and stay on the pulse of the industry it requires being constantly immersed in what movies and TV shows are coming out, the state of unions and their relationships to big media companies, who’s getting signed where, what are festivals raving about, etc, etc. It can become very easy to drown in all the information you’re supposed to acquire to stay in the loop. Read More>>

Rich Prugh

Burnout in my field is pretty rampant for sure! I was photographing a UCLA presentation about wedding photographers and heard that they leave the industry after about 8 years, on average. I’m going on 18 years, so somehow I’ve avoided burnout 🙂 My very first thought for staying inspired is to nab some new gear. And I don’t mean replace a camera or lens, but pick up some equipment that might change your game. Read More>>

Eric Jaipal Jaipal

Whenever I start feeling the signs of burnout creeping in, I take a step back and reassess my routines. Rather than pushing through exhaustion, I see it as a sign that something in my workflow or daily habits needs adjusting. I prioritize self-care by making time for rest, relaxation, and activities that rejuvenate me; whether that’s getting outside, engaging in hobbies unrelated to work, or simply allowing myself to slow down without guilt. Read More>>

Brittany Sordyl

It’s pretty easy to burnout in the wedding industry. The days are long and there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes leading up to the big day. As a wedding photographer for over a decade I have learned when to step back and set boundaries. Between stricter office hours, only offering sessions one to two days a week and limiting myself to one wedding a weekend I have created a healthy work-life balance that not only keeps me feeling my best for myself and my clients but also my family.  Read More>>

Nicole Lovelace

Burnout, for me, wasn’t just about feeling tired, my body was truly wreaking havoc on itself. The stress of overworking was making me physically sick. Not only was I constantly exhausted, I also found myself on a heart monitor and dealing with aches and pains that no doctor had an answer for. For a while, I kept pushing because I thought that’s what success required. Read More>>