“I haven’t always lived the most balanced life in terms of professional and personal life. I go wholeheartedly into the things I’m interested in and sometimes it’s really beneficial to take a step back and think about how that’s benefitting or not benefitting our family.”
Trumpet couple Jen and Patrick Oliverio are experiencing lots of newness in this season of life from pandemic to both starting new jobs, having their son Ben, and moving. Through these experiences, they’ve learned quite a few things about themselves and their relationship; they’ve learned patience, advocating for their own needs, communicating sooner, and the importance of connection rather than comparison.
“Don’t let your career be an excuse to not do something. If you’re driven in your career and love what you do, you’ll always be able to balance it.”
