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.
Stephanie Leaver
I’ve experienced burnout multiple times, and each time I come out the other side, I’m reminded how beautiful renewal can be. Burnout is real, especially as a creative and as a mother. Sometimes it sneaks in quietly and wears you down slowly day by day, and other times it hits like a wave all at once. I’ve lived through both. Read More>>
Hope Brown
The most important thing that I try to do to avoid burnout is to set boundaries for my time and energy. I have found with being a dance teacher and a studio manager that you can be working all day, every day if you do not set clear boundaries for your time. Read More>>
Samantha Pedraza
The holiday season of 2024 was my biggest yet. I was working a market almost every weekend for three months straight, and by January 2025 I was completely burned out. I dreaded the idea of even stepping foot in the kitchen. I tried to take it easy—picking up a market here and there—but I just couldn’t shake the exhaustion. That’s when my husband stepped in. Read More>>
Orly Lauren Doubinsky
In the early days of building Studio RÉN, a fully online, custom bridal service, I didn’t yet understand what sustainable work looked like. I was passionate and determined to prove what was possible in a space that hadn’t existed before. But after two years of balancing a full-time job and my startup, with no real rest, I burned out. Read More>>
BARBARA LEVIN
Once upon a time, I was a workaholic. As I was building my company, I would often work 7 days a week from November through May and then long hours for the rest of the year. And then, through what I now see as a blessing, a doctor discovered a growth on my lung that could be cancer. Read More>>
Alisha Patterson
I believe burnout mostly happens when outside pressure invades your inner world. Well, that’s how it happened for me. Because let’s think about it… when you’re burnt out, what’s going through your mind? It sounds like, “I can’t do this anymore. I’m so tired. I need a break. Is this really my purpose? Is this worth it? Read More>>
Rafael Moreira
Besides music, I’ve developed a lot of positive habits and interests that help me stay grounded. I love surfing, table tennis, soccer, hiking, and yoga — all of them give me different kinds of energy and perspective. I also enjoy drawing people, which lets me tap into creativity in another way. Read More>>
Angela Stekunova
To avoid burnout as a nail tech, I’ve learned to really take care of my schedule and protect my energy. I make sure to take 2–3 days off a week to rest, recharge, and mentally reset. That time off is sacred—it helps me show up fully for my clients when I’m working. Read More>>
Aubrey Situmorang
Burnout is a real problem for us creatives, and it’s ironic that we could get it from doing too much of what we’re passionate about. I was burnt out a couple of years ago from having to perform and work constantly until it just became a chore. I couldn’t find the excitement in doing what I love anymore, until something clicked in me. Read More>>
Samantha Swanson
Burnout can occur quickly in this industry, whether you’re operating as a solo business owner or working within a company. I’ve experienced both environments, and at times, the burnout associated with running a business alone can feel even more intense. When you’re working solo, the responsibility to keep everything moving forward falls entirely on your shoulders. Read More>>
Sara Scribner
There have been more than several times during my twenty year career that I have totally burned out and felt like I lost my creativity and drive. Read More>>
Caroline Dilbeck
I spent years in pediatric intensive care and hospital operations, so I thought I understood long hours, pressure, and responsibility. But nothing compared to becoming a mom of two under two during a global pandemic. I bought into the belief that I should—and could—do it all without help. Read More>>
Jaimee Campanella
For me, burnout wasn’t just a theoretical concept — I lived it. Early in my career, I hit a wall. I remember one night vividly: I was at my kitchen table, laptop open, emails still coming in, my kids asleep upstairs, and I felt completely drained. I was “doing it all,” but none of it felt sustainable. Read More>>
Carmen Allen
Carmen’s Custom Jars began when I was searching for a positive outlet while dealing with postpartum depression. As a seasoned mom of 3, my third birth threw me for a loop that was hard hitting and unexpected-Wasn’t getting enough sleep and went through postpartum psychosis. Thankfully family and friends helped me get medical treatment. Read More>>
Kristina Welch
At first, I resisted the idea that I could even have postpartum depression. My life looked too perfect on paper. My husband is wonderful—he’s always supported me staying home with our kids, and he helped in every way possible. My kids were healthy and adorable. Loving grandparents lived nearby. We had a weekly date night. Read More>>
