What’s Your Why?

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.
From a young age, I felt a deep connection to being creative and processing emotions through creation. Art has always been a space where I could truly express myself—a realm where boundaries dissolve and I can communicate emotions, ideas, and experiences that words sometimes fail to capture. Pursuing an artistic career wasn’t just a choice; it was an essential life saving need for me. It became the most authentic way for me to navigate the world, connect with others, and foster a meaningful dialogue. Read more>>
It is almost impossible to avoid the judgement and pressure pushed upon our generation, to pursue a “respectable” path that will guarantee some level of social status and financial stability. A path that will make you stand out amongst your peers and make your parents proud. But I believe there is something more than the norm of student loans and a comfortable house to us dreamers. We have a vision, a calling. We feel like we can leave a mark on this timeline. Doing this as an artist, through music, is a beautiful dream of mine. I know it won’t be easy, almost impossible. But I cannot rest at night knowing that waking up in 50 years, old and grey, full of regrets, is a possibility. Read more>>
Nothing stood out to me on career day at school. Fireman, no. Police officer, hell no. Doctor, too much stress. President, as if id WANT to run this country.. When i was a freshman in high-school, one night while walking home listening to J.cole i realized i could really do this rap stuff. I already had a good singing voice so, the thought to become a musician kinda fell into place from there. It wasn’t till my senior year was when i really locked in and started taking the steps to my goals. At first I pursed to just be big but now i wanna leave a mark in hip-hop history. Change narratives and inspire people in the same way my favorite artist inspire me. Read more>>