Never give up. It’s advice that is thrown around daily – but is it always right? We asked some folks we admire about their thoughts around how to know when to give up and when to keep trying

Lydia Ward

I have encountered some extremely hard seasons through my career. I am endlessly proud of the brand and reputation I’ve built — one founded on authenticity, kindness, and a genuine love for helping others feel beautiful. Through every season of life — the highs, the heartbreaks, the milestones of motherhood — makeup has been my passion, my escape, and my purpose. Read More>>

Sujata Tibrewala

People often ask me how long have you been painting and I say I never stopped . Because art is how I survive my daily life , the pressures of a corporate job , ups and downs of being a wife, mother and daughter and life in general. Did I ever think I would be an exhibiting artist , no . Read More>>

Santasia Williams

For me, I always check the why behind what I’m doing. I’ve been a makeup artist and now an esthetician, and one thing I’ve learned is that passion gets you started, but purpose keeps you going. When I hit a wall, I pause and ask myself: Is this still connected to my purpose? Is this something God has truly called me to steward? Read More>>

Shavonda Kidd

Well for Me giving up is not an option. I have been a fighter since birth, life in general is hard and I figure if I managed to live all these years with trials and tribulations that I have been given, then fighting for My music to be heard is easy. Read More>>

Finn Kulers

This is a question I’ve been wrestling with a lot recently, and I’m sure many of my fellow artists can relate. I had the great fortune to graduate in 2023, when the covid animation bubble had dried up and productions were held back by the writer’s strikes. Work was scarce, especially for newcomers. Read More>>