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.

Issachar Lee aka Healer Of Wallets | Financial coach & Edutainer

Basically, what started my journey as a content creator was seeing such a gap in understanding how finances worked. Sure, you had folks trying with finance content of their own but even among my own family when I would talk to them about it, it would fly right over their heads. As soon as I would give my own spin, add my flare, jokes and analogies, they were able to quickly pick up the info and even had fun in the process. Read more>>

Peter Kapuscinski | Video Producer

I fell in love with filmmaking when I was in high school. My friends and I would film each other skateboarding and I would edit together our best tricks. It was a lot of fun to edit and create these videos with friends so I decided to pursue a degree in film studies. While studying film at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, I grew passionate about social documentary film. My University Honors’ thesis was on filmmaking and storytelling techniques that are effective in raising awareness and bringing about change. Read more>>

Lola Camacho | Artist and Ecology Advocate

I believe most folks have an inherent capacity and desire for creativity/art, but often times we lack the encouragement or the opportunity to fully explore and develop that side of ourselves. I have always had a strong inclination towards art and self expression, but lacked the resources, confidence, and support to really pursue those aspirations until just a few years ago. It has always been my end goal to pursue a creative career that is both informative about the world around us, and to hopefully inspire others to consider and love the land that sustains us. Read more>>

Meet SL Redd | Songwriter & Label Owner

Honestly, I am a writer by nature. I have and always will write when I get the feeling or inspiration to do so. Once I got the chance to share my writings with an audience, along with the exhilaration that comes with performing and receiving crowd-reaction…..I became motivated to share my creations as much as possible. Read more>>