Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Katelin Fast | Professional home organizer

Never one to sit idly by, I have always been someone who loves a good project and the satisfaction of creating something myself. The challenge of making a plan, learning new skills and experiencing the benefits gives me purpose. Whether I’m engaged in home renovations or a simple craft project, I love improving a home and lifestyle for myself and my clients. Read more>>

Mayya Geo | Creative Director & Founder

I come from the beautiful city of Sofia and a country known for its rich nature, tasty yogurt, and friendly people. However, growing up there was tough for me. As a quiet child, I didn’t speak until I was three years old, had no specific interests until the age of nine, and was not performing well in school. It was a challenging time for me. Read more>>

Michael Dashefsky | Creative: Music & Theatre Artist

At a very early age, my dad exposed me to iconic musicians from Stevie Wonder to Donny Hathaway to Sergio Mendez and everything in between. That fostered a love of music which eventually led to my sister and I learning piano. Read more>>