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.

Sabrina Cadini

Burnout has a very special place in my life because I went through it myself, and I’m actually grateful. It pushed me to reevaluate everything and ultimately led me to the work I feel I was meant to do.

Back in the 1980s, I had a successful career in event and wedding planning. I loved what I did, but it came with constant pressure, long hours, and I was only prioritizing my clients’ needs while neglecting my own like sleep, proper nutrition, and mental space. There was always another wedding to plan, another deadline to meet, another family crisis to solve. Read More>> 

Jocelyn Montiel

When I tried asking basic questions or planning ahead it made my bosses uncomfortable. I was not even doing anything wrong I just wanted structure communication and respect. But instead I was treated like a problem. I started getting left out of things isolated. And made me feel like I was doing too much just for wanting better. I would cry before and after shifts. I was not myself anymore. I was drained every single day. Read More>> 

VALENTINA LI

Burnout is something many creatives experience, especially when your passion is also your profession. For me, the key to avoiding it is staying in motion—mentally, emotionally, and creatively. I’m constantly looking for ways to challenge myself and explore new ideas. If I feel that burnout is starting to creep in, I pivot quickly. That might mean experimenting with a completely new style of photography, trying a concept I’ve never done before, or simply viewing my work through a different lens. Read More>> 

Lauren Scorey

I don’t often struggle with burnout in photography, but when I do feel that creeping sense of fatigue, I have a go-to method for resetting. I love to disconnect from work and social media and immerse myself in nature with my dogs.

I often take my camera along on hikes, capturing my dogs in their natural state, without any expectations. I don’t pose them or ask them to perform; I simply let them be themselves. This approach is incredibly freeing and reminds me of the joy that photography brings me. Read More>> 

Carla Vaughn

Burnout is common amongst entrepreneurs and especially women. Traditionally women are givers and put others before themselves which can lead to burnout.

You first have to recognize this happening. Are you suddenly reluctant to meet clients, attend meetings, perform your job duties, etc. If you know you’re not sick or have anything physically happening and the feeling has been going on for more than a week… You’re heading for burnout. Read More>> 

Chris Staudinger

One of the biggest question I get asked is “when do you think you’ll burn out?” The truth is I don’t know if o ever will. 9 years strong now and I always try to improve my tours and experiences. I am a curious learner and every day I commit to learning something new. I love to share that knowledge in my tours so it keeps each excursion fresh. Read More>> 

M.B. Thurman

Ambition is something I’ve never lacked, but knowing when to quiet those ambitions has truly been the struggle of my career. Almost five years ago, I left corporate to purchase a bed & breakfast with my husband and pursue my dreams of becoming a published author. I traded my city commute for walking across the wooden bridge that spans the creek between my inn and my cottage. Read More>> 

Tameka Baptiste

For a while, I thought I had to do it all, be everywhere and show up for everyone. Real estate clients, yoga students, family, the group chat blowing up… all of it. I was tired, stretched thin, and one group text away from a breakdown.

But then I had to check myself. If I’m not good, nothing around me runs right. So I started protecting my peace by literally putting me on the calendar. My “Me” time is non-negotiable. Read More>>