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.

Armando Lopez | Shaman/artist

Well, I originally thought that I belong within the norms of society; having a 9 to 5, coffee and donuts for your 15 minute break, etc. After a while, I started to see that not only did I not want to be a part of that, but in more recent years, it feels like I can’t be a part of that. Read more>>

Richard Luis | Musical Artist

I pursued a creative journey/career because of my love for arts & entertainment. I was blessed enough to grow up with a family (on both my mom & dad’s side) that shared their artistic hobbies whether it made them money or not. It was engraved in me, you could say, to have an outlet of expression through arts. Read more>>