Deciding to pursue an artistic or creative career path isn’t for the faint of heart. Challenges will abound, but so many of the artists we speak with couldn’t be happier with their choice. So, we asked them about how they made the decision in the first place.

Torriana Mcghee | Hairstylist & Artist

For me it was easy. I’m such a creative person, I love all things about creating. Art, fashion, and coming up with new and different hairstyles. The brainstorming before your creation comes to life, then executing it & seeing it pan out exactly how you expected is amazing. Read more>>

Antonia Amor | Singer fashion influencer

I initially started through a dark time in my life to express myself through music. When people started to engage and tell me how I made their day or how I inspired them and of course compliment my beauty inside and out it encouraged me to keep going. I love to make others laugh be inspired and feel relatable Read more>>

Drew Xzavier | Atlanta: Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot & Visual Creator

I pursued an creative side job, because I needed a stress relief from my actual career. When I first bought my first drone, It was really a hobby that I used as stress relief, however once I started flying my job, I learned that I could take my creative aspect of my life and turn it into a business and that is when XEffectVisuals was born. Read more>>

Todd Graham | Award Winning Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Well, it all started with a camera and a dream… and maybe a few too many late-night snacks, but let’s focus on the camera part. I’ve always had this itch to explore the world in my own unique way, and photography was the perfect outlet for me. Read more>>

Bruna Sampaio | Actress

I started having ballet classes when I was only four years old and later on, I discovered theatre, so performing arts was always part of my life. As a child, I used to create plays for my family during Christmas and loved to play different characters, which sparked my creativity and imagination. Read more>>

Ariel Walter | Graphic Designer & Illustrator

There are a handful of reasons why I decided to pursue a creative career. I have been a creative person my entire life. Ever since I gained consciousness I loved creating art. My interest started with drawing and music, but eventually grew into visual arts as a whole. Read more>>

Kennie Nicole | Actress & Creative Director

I never felt like there was much of a choice. It wasn’t something I searched for. It’s what found me. When it came time to decide what I wanted to do with my life, taking a job for money and security never crossed my mind. Read more>>

Garielle “GeeCodes” Dameron | Full-Time Creative

Ever since I was a younger kid, I always told people the career I wanted is called a Creative Bundle. A creative bundle to me then was to become an artist, an author, fashion designer, graphic designer & a visual arts specialist. Today, that is being lived & fulfilled, little by little i get more comfortable within each talent. Read more>>