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.

Carlos Alvarez Cotera | Fine artist

I believe I was born with the intention to one day be an artist.

From a really early age I was always drawing and drawing. As I grew up I became involved in pottery painting around the age of 16 and from there I was drawn to paint on canvas and never looked back, I was hooked. Read more>>

Brittany Smith | Literary Podcast & Bookclub Host

I have always been drawn to the artistic and creative side of life, it fills my cup. The book club and podcast are moreso passion projects than a career for me. I’ve worked in healthcare my entire adult life. Having work that is a job I can step away from seperate from what I think of as my ‘life’ work, my creative passion, that thing that drives the fire of my soul being seperate from capatilzing to survive has been key in it still bringing me joy. Not to say that I wouldn’t love for my creative outlet to financially support me. It in no way drives my creative thinking. I never feel pressured to create or produce anything that doesn’t excite or bring me joy. I never have to care if I lose followers, or no one is tuning in. It’s not for money, it’s not for attention, it’s for me. Read more>>