We asked some of the most creative folks we know to open up to us about why they chose a creative career path. Check out their responses below.

Carlo-Andres Carter

I pursued a creative career because I believe in the transformative power of art, particularly music, to inspire and bring positivity to the world. Since a young age, I’ve had a deep longing to contribute positively to society and foster a sense of unity and understanding among people. Music, for me, is not just a career choice but a means of spreading messages of hope, love, and empathy. In a world often filled with disharmony, I see music as a universal language that transcends boundaries and connects people on a profound emotional level. By pursuing a creative career in music, I hope to play a small part in fostering world peace, one song at a time. Read more>>

Janee Lewis

I pursued a more creative career in order to pursue a catalyst for change in my communities. I traveled and saw my community and overcame alot if adversity, and decided to take action to make the changes I’d like to see around me. Read more>>

Val Verra

Well My Grandfather was a certified musician in the USSR. My mother is a piano teach till this day. My sister played the violin for many years. So I got a good ear for music and it’s in my blood!. After playing my first gig ever as a teenager I realised this is what I wanna do for the rest of my life making people happy and dancing. Graduated CSB School Of Broadcasting 2007 Radio Engineer/Operations. Read more>>

Bryce France

It was more so what I felt best at. I wasn’t a very good student but purely out of nothing giving me a feeling of purpose. Photography has given me a lot of purpose and it grows as I get older and better at what I do. Read more>>

Shanny

You need something in life that feeds your soul and motivates you when you wake up in the morning. Pursuing my dream of music gives me purpose in the world.

B. Will

From an early age, I’ve been deeply passionate about creativity, whether through audio or visual mediums. Growing up with a single mother, I didn’t always have the resources for studio time or formal courses, so I became self-taught out of necessity. As a teenager, I surrounded myself with friends who shared my creative drive, and together we learned and grew. Despite the conventional advice to seek out a more secure career, my passion for creativity was something I couldn’t easily set aside. I channeled my inherent hustle into finding ways to monetize my talents. Over time, I realized that my true strength lay in communication—be it through writing, music, storytelling, or visual arts. Understanding that I was a natural communicator allowed me to refine this skill further, leading me to achieve milestones that many of my peers have yet to reach. Read more>>

Haley Sanders | Actor

When I first started out, I didn’t know what my mission was when pursuing a career as an actor. I didn’t know why I felt drawn to it, I just knew it is where I was supposed to be. After working in the industry for a while, I have discovered a few reasons why I will continue to pursue this career. I believe in telling the stories that need to be told. I have the opportunity to be a voice for someone who can’t tell their own story themselves. I have the ability to give people a safe space to feel, and process their emotions and experiences. I create a safe space for the audience to experience something that they wouldn’t be able to experience otherwise. As an actor, I have the opportunity to remind people that they are not alone, and that they are accepted and loved, and that being who they are is enough. That is a huge responsibility that I don’t take lightly. Read more>>

Jens Anderberg | Vocalist & Guitarist

We believe that art and personal expression lies at the center of each of our identities. The ability to create something through emotion and technique is so incredibly self fulfilling, we couldn’t see ourselves doing anything else. We’ve all been doing this since our early childhoods. It’s in our DNA and personally, I will never stop making music. Read more>>

Lamonique Wyatt | Creative

I remember being as young as 7 years old in school when we started doing arts and crafts. I was over the moon and couldn’t wait to get home to show off what I had made every single day. Since then, I have always enjoyed creating things and using my hands. I took pride in every project, carefully making each one just right. I’m still the same way today—Lol. The joy I feel after completing a project is exactly what led me to pursue my creative side. Read more>>

Lowray | Music Producer & DJ

I decided to pursue a creative career because creative environments are where I feel I can thrive the most. I like collaborating and contributing to ideas and projects in creative spaces where I don’t necessarily have to stick to an ultra-rigid company process. I believe that I am able to produce my best work when I am given the space to be creative. Read more>>

Yilin Li | artist&illustrator

Because it’s so much fun to work like that. I love creative work, especially in the field of art, which puts me in a happy state every day. Drawing, painting, crafts are all fun things to do and they are things I am very good at. I always have a lot of wild ideas and these jobs allow me to put my creativity to good use. Read more>>

Bianca Re’Zine

At 5 years old, I was fascinated by how stories might change people’s lives and perceptions. Acting allows me to go into the depths of what it means to be human and connect with audiences on a profound level. It allows me to put my emotions and thoughts into something tangible and meaningful. I pursued this career because I think that storytelling has the potential to inspire and stir change. Read more>>