It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, but it’s important to stop and ask: what’s the end goal? Knowing where you are trying to go is step one in getting there and so we’ve asked some folks we admire to tell us their end goal and where they want to be by the end of their careers.

Shanon Schneider | Artist

I can’t say that I have an exact end goal when it comes to my art. I see the creative path that I am on as a journey of sorts. It doesn’t have a true beginning or an end that I am really conscious of. It is filled with periods of forward movement and then often times regression. My art evolves and grows, sometimes stagnating and then at other times bursting forward with a new and fresh composition or feel. As an artist I have to become comfortable with the back and forth motion of creating. That is not some thing that has always been easy for me. Each mistake opens the door for some type of discovery. Each success leads me to another way to approach a painting and to be at peace with “letting go” of a part of a painting that proves to be a barrier. Read more>>

CARLA JORDAN | AWARD WINNING DESIGNER & VISIONARY

The Jon-Luc’ Brand has been a Dream come true for me, back to my early childhood. I was so fascinated with the Wiz with a focus on the Costumes, the musical scenes and the hidden story lines and dreamt of creating my own show one day. Read more>>

Justin Jenkins | Creator

The end game? It’s all about elevatin’ myself spiritually, fam. Professionally, I strive to reach a level where I can inspire and uplift others. I want to be known as someone who not only has mastered their craft, but who also adds value to people’s lives. It ain’t just about the money and fame, but about leavin’ a legacy of positivity and empowerment. By the end of my career, I want to be in a position where I can create opportunities for others to shine, and help ’em find their own spiritual path to success. Read more>>