Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Isa Aguilera

There’s really nothing too noble or sentimental about why I love theatre and want to pursue it. I just want to sing. I just want to dance. I just want to feel the ebbs and flows of a story course through me, be a catalyst for all the emotions that come with playing a part. Read More>>

Donna Bolden

I have always loved books since a very young age. Reading was always a way to travel the world through reading creative plots. Books are windows to creative thinking and alluring your imagination. I knew writing was my purpose in life. Read More>>

Debbie Meritsky

I’ve never been one to fit into a conventional mold. Creativity has always been at the core of who I am—whether in the kitchen crafting whole-food recipes, in the studio repurposing materials into art, or in the classroom teaching others how to reclaim their health. I thrive on freedom, innovation, and the ability to forge my own path rather than follow someone else’s rules. Read More>>