As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.

Vanessa Cooper

Yes, I love to take vacations. Being an entrepreneur, I consider taking vacations integral in helping me release all the stress of my busy life. Vacations provide me with a much-needed mind reset. After every vacation, I feel so rejuvenated and much happier. It also helps me push harder towards achieving my goals and having the lifestyle I always want. Read more>>

Kristi Heyer

I absolutely love to vacation and have learned that being able to fully disconnect is a necessity not just for me, but also for my family. It’s how we reset and recharge and remind ourselves what we are working for. Read more>>

Bonnie-Love Douglas

Vacations or even staycations are absolutely necessary, especially for us creatives. Every year since I started working at the age of 15, I’ve taken a week long vacation between Christmas Eve and New Year’s. I followed in my mother’s foot steps in this tradition. I absolutely love that I get some time with family and truly enjoy my favorite holiday – Christmas! Read more>>

Kelly Gray

Yes! I think it is extremely important to have some downtime to recharge. I come back full of inspiration and ideas. It’s also nice to step away and come back with clarity, seeing issues in a new light. Read more>>

Kyra Clemons

Vacations I need breaks As a creative My body and mind can’t take
The day to day I need breaks Let’s book a flight Where are we going?
Unknowing… The world is so big I would do myself a Dersevice by just staying… stagnation not growing I deserve to live I need breaks Grab my passport, Read more>>

CYNTHIA WILLIAMS

The story behind your mission. Is there something you do differently from the industry standard? What’s the biggest challenge to profitability in your industry? What are some of ;the biggest trends you are seeing in your industry? Read more>>

Shelby Veliz

Yes!! I definitely take vacations! Matter of fact i’m going on one this week!! Why is this so important to me? You have to fill your cup before you can fill anyone else’s. Read that again. There is no way you can continue to pour from an empty cup. You will eventually burnout if this is done. So I practice what I preach! Read more>>

Ode Broham

Funny enough, my next EP is called ‘I Need A Vacation’. The first single, “Hoodrat Classic” is out now. For a long time I didn’t take vacations. When I was a kid, I didn’t really see my mom taking many vacations. We didn’t really have it to take vacations. Through college and my early career, I really wasn’t taking vacations still. Read more>>

Chloe Mondesir

I take trips whenever I can (as often as possible), whether they be local staycations or require a passport. I’m getting ready to enjoy my birthday trip soon! Read more>>

ZenChange Marketing

Vacations are essential to balance work and personal life Read more>>