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.

Nancy Caetta | Founder & Creator of Blackrose Bubbles

I have always loved being very hands on in activities, ever since I was a kid. Being able to build and create things has always been something that fascinates me. Before I decided to branch out and create Blackrose Bubbles, I spent over a decade in the restaurant business, where you are focused on creating- be it food, drinks, or customer experiences. Making the transition into crafting my own brand of vegan-friendly soaps, candles, and more was nearly seamless with my desire to create being the backbone of my drive. Having an outlet to create fun, funky, and sometimes quirky products, while mixing in the aspect of being vegan-friendly, brings a smile to my face, and all of my consumers as well! Read more>>

Jah Rashid | Music Artist & Entrepreneur

I just feel like music always been in me since I was kid, so I knew eventually I would end up pursuing in some day. I listened to every genre, my mom had all the music when I was kid. She played everything. Read more>>

Meech Love | Custom Clothier & Innovative Creative

Ultimately it’s in my soul to just wake up and create whatever comes to mind whether it’s script writing or making a custom table. I enjoy the freedom and feeling it brings me to turn nothing into something and also have people support my creative work. It was a no brainer for me to turn my ideas into a career path. Read more>>

Daphne O’Neal | Actor & Writer

Well, I really I didn’t seem to have much choice. I tried other pursuits, but the arts kept calling me back. Even my first journalism jobs involved writing about the arts, i.e. theater, dance and opera reviews. I gave up writing theater reviews because I felt criticizing people without understanding the job they were doing was unfair. I thought I would try to do the job of being an actor and see for myself. Read more>>

Cristina Soriano | Custom Baker and Business Owner

I have tried many different career fields and I’ve always come back to doing something creative! Being creative and creating different designs with desserts and cakes makes me happy! I find joy in my work and proud of it! Read more>>

Christopher Hunt | Artist & Entrepreneur

I pursued an artistic or creative career because it felt right. Once I realized that I was called to be an actor and writer, the decision to follow that path was very easy. Like like a painter must paint, a writer must write and an actor must act. It’s a necessity moreover a passion. Read more>>

Brandon Lucas | Freelance Photographer and Artist

I chose to pursue artistic endeavors mainly because I am an artist by nature. As a child, I had shown talent and enthusiasm pertaining to my art. I have been lucky enough to have adults around to nourish my drawing, writing and craft making and as I grew older i developed passions as a mature adult. Photography really stuck because as soon as I picked up a camera, I felt so excited and moreover was able to flourish in competition. Somewhere along the line I had the realization that an artist must be passionate about their art. Read more>>

Kelsey Haver | Graphic Designer + Small Shop Owner

I’ve always loved the chance to be creative! Growing up (and still today), if you asked me to describe myself in one word, I would say “creative.” My creativity is the quality that I am most proud of because I believe it’s what makes me unique. I was always the kid drawing on my homework, switching up my handwriting to try different styles and looking forward to art class so when I realized I could do that for a living, I started pursuing a graphic design degree in college. I love wanting to see something exist in the world and then bringing it to life. It’s fun, exciting and so rewarding! Things that started out as a random idea jotted down in a notebook turn into real-life, tangible products and watching people react to them is one of my favorite things. Read more>>

Priscilla Nagy | Salon owner and hair stylist

I have always loved art. So many forms of art too! I love to draw, paint and write. As a child I didn’t have many toys. We always had paper and a pencil! I used art as an outlet. There is no wrong way to express yourself through art. I always thought I’d do something artistic as a career. Then as I got older, I found a lot of artists got famous after their death. I didn’t want to be a starving artist! I wanted to create art and put food on the table. Hair is art! In todays time more then ever before hair is art! So much color and designs. I get to create all day long as a hair stylist. Read more>>