We asked some of the most creative folks we know to open up to us about why they chose a creative career path. Check out their responses below.

Arpad Petrass

In high school I was just an average student. When it came to taking art classes or trying out for the school play, there was a passion inside of me that had no direction yet.
My dad at that time worked in Philadelphia and he managed to get the family VIP passes to the Merv Griffin show. Read More>>

Victoria Elvato

I’ve always felt drawn to creativity. Growing up in Honduras until I was 11, I was always part of something artistic—competing in art contests, singing at events like Mother’s Day, and performing in dance groups to popular telenovela songs. But when I moved to the U.S. and didn’t know the language, I became more reserved and lost touch with those creative outlets. Read More>>

Matthew Romasanta

As an artist, I have always wanted to create for a living. I want to make an impact in people’s lives through creation. I started my creative photography and videography career by covering events such as weddings and community events with my good friend Dustin Shepard. It was fulfilling to create unique and beautiful imagery for clients that connected with our styles. Read More>>

Amanda Bouvin

I am currently pursuing! With holding a MS in Integrative Medicine, a dream of mine has always been to be an author in the personal development/self-transformation space. There are so many philosophical, psychological, and physical modalities out there for us to lean into and better our lives; many however, are unknown to the masses. Read More>>

Mati Ficara

I wasn’t a very strong student in traditional academics, but I always thrived in creative spaces. If you put a math test in front of me it would end in disaster, but if you ask me how to conceptualize a song into a visual aesthetic I can make it happen within minutes. My mom put me in dance when I was 3, so having the arts around me that early definitely helped. It fueled my interest and pushed me into music, theater, and eventually photography. Read More>>