# Boss of $1 billion WNBA team Valkyries says she rejects work-life balance because she loves the grind: ‘I’m not apologizing for what brings me joy’

- Source: Fortune
- Published: 2026-10-24T09:00:00+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/10/24/golden-state-valkyries-president-jess-smith-rejects-work-life-balance-loves-the-grind-not-apologizing-for-what-brings-me-joy/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/boss-of-1-billion-wnba-team-valkyries-says-she-rejects-work-life-balan-334dc0/

Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith tries to “live in gratitude” and isn’t willing to apologize for loving to work.

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