What are some of the best and most impactful decisions you’ve made?

We asked rising stars from the community one of our favorite questions: other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?
Moving to Los Angeles for film school, this decision actually happened before I decided to work for myself. I didn’t know that by pursuing an acting career, that I’d be working for myself. The decision to work for myself wasn’t on my agenda until almost 6 months after I graduated with my Master of Fine Arts degree. Read more>>
Besides deciding to work for myself, the most important decision I have made that contributed to my success is living in the Bay Area permanently after graduating college. I went through so many life changing experiences that shaped who I am today. I don’t think I would have pursued a lot of the things I have done if I made the decision to move back home or somewhere else. When I first moved here during my freshman year of college it felt like home immediately. I felt that I can truly be myself, explore different opportunities, and take advantage of every moment. I worked various jobs and got involved in anything to build my network. I made connections in school, campus events and parties, and especially through work. I get my hustle mentality from my mom and living in the Bay Area you have to have many sources of income to survive. Read more>>
The most influential and important decision I made, was choosing to move back to Atlanta. It’s a city I love deeply and experienced much of myself in. Coming back after 3 years in New York, I really came to understand and appreciate it in a different light. For me, community and family is above all else. I grew up in a very culturally rich family where community support and involvement runs deep. Choosing to pursue myself, both in a career sense and personal sense couldn’t have been as successful as it’s been without having the support, engagement, and encouragement of my community. Read more>>