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.

Ashten Fizer

Honestly, I didn’t pursue it, it was always there. I’ve been a DJ for over 20 years, and music has been the foundation of everything I do, even when I was building brands at Meta, Microsoft, and Dropbox. For a long time, I thought I had to choose between ‘tech professional’ and ‘creative artist.’ But I’ve always rejected that binary. Read More>> 

Michelle Ware

Before opening my studio, I served as a narcotics investigator in the U.S. Air Force. It was important work, but it placed me in the shadows of some of life’s hardest moments. Over time, the weight of those experiences dimmed the bright parts of my personality. Read More>> 

Adi Dhakal

My goal was always to find a job where I can enjoy myself. Behind the grind and all the hard work, I wanted a job where the main parts of it are still very enjoyable. There is an inexplicable amount of joy that comes from using certain ingredients and making something out of it. Specially, something great. Read More>>