To persevere or to pivot is a question that do-ers have been asking themselves since the beginning of time. It’s never a straight road when you are doing something new, blazing a trail, breaking a ceiling, or pushing boundaries, so it’s only natural to wonder whether to give up midway. How do you know whether to keep going or to give up?

Sarah Rebecca | Freelance Illustrator & Designer

There is never a time when a creative doesn’t feel like giving up. There are some seasons when the work I am creating is important, vital even, for myself and for those I share it with. It’s a visceral feeling that “this piece is saying something that someone needs to hear” and even if I never have that moment of knowing who it touched or how, I won’t stop creating until it’s finished. On the flip side there are seasons of famine. Read more>>

Lisa Renée Falk | Artist, teacher, studio owner

I remember the day I found my space for my studio April 2019 . It was everything I had imagined: an art gallery space to display my wearable dresses, ample space for a worktable, room for my kilns, private bathroom, and a loft. Best of all, it was already wired with 220 electricity. Manifestation at its best. However, the little voice popped into my head, you know the one that throws doubt on excitement. I drove away knowing that it was the space for me, but I was unsure I could make it work. Read more>>

Raya White-McInnis | Real Estate Agent

My life motto has always been, “Never give up.” We often evaluate our progress based on our current position and our ultimate goal. Instead, focus on your current position versus where you started. Read more>>

ahmad salameh | rapper / song writer

never give up ! Read more>>

Trey Flynt | Photographer

This is difficult as times for small business, especially artists, can be very difficult. Sink or swim. But, if you love what you are doing you have to keep plugging along. Read more>>

Jacqueline Tse | Artist

This might seem a bit dramatic but I ask myself if I died tomorrow if I would regret this…if the answer is no, then I know I should keep going. Read more>>