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.

Alissa Heller

Art has always been an outlet in my life growing up. It is the best way for me to express emotions and how I feel so as an adult, instead of a paint brush, I use a makeup brush. It started with just friends and family for their weddings and special events but last year, my friends pushed me to get myself out there and start my own business as a Makeup Artist. Read More>>

Alexia Burgos

It is what has always made sense to me. Growing up, I was intrigued by anything artistic, and my love for creating grew to nearly an obsession. In elementary school, I was constantly studying my “how to draw” books from dragons to anime; it didn’t matter what I was drawing, it was all wonderful to me. Now, I try to hang onto that innocent pursuit of creation. Not relying on some grand language to explain away the many reasons I do this. For me, communicating my perception of the world through art has always been intrinsic to me, and now I just know this is what I want to do and need to do. Read More>>

Lyric` B

As far back as I can remember I was able to do things vocally most my age & older could not. It was the same with my writing, dancing & acting abilities. Naturally, what comes most easiest to us we pursue. I knew early on anything I do for money would be a job or gig work until I was able to subsidize my living from my career in entertainment. When you wake up every morning with the same passion, vision or dream, it is in you. And that is what you should go full force with, I have. Read More>>

Niranjana K Arunkumar

I think a lot about core memories — the ones that shape us quietly before we even understand they matter. For me, it started with a closet at home filled with DVDs and cassettes. I was the self-appointed movie picker for my family. At the time, I didn’t know that those stories — some dramatic, some joyful, some simply strange — were quietly planting the seeds of the creative storyteller I would become. Read More>>

Corban Mosher

Creativity through music has been a passion of mine throughout my entire life. I was raised in the church, & so worship services were a regular part of my routine. I remember listening to my favorite songs in my room as a kid, and I think those moments really awakened my heart to the fact that music would be my future. Read More>>