Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Ianna Turner

I chose this career because performing (singing, dancing, etc) is where I feel most alive and most myself. It’s the one place I can pour my heart out. The first time I performed, I felt something powerful shift in the room, and I knew this was more than a hobby—it was my calling. My artistic expression helps me express what words can’t, and I use it to create real, heartfelt moments where others can feel seen and inspired. Read More>>

Michael Craven

We have wanted to open a space like The Hive for several years in Springfield. We knew that we wanted to have a space where multiple small businesses, work from home employees, and solopreneurs could work and thrive in the same place. Springfield is slowly starting to revitalize and having a modern workspace like this is a small piece of helping that growth. When we first saw the building we knew immediately that we had found the right spot for it. Read More>>

Matthew Reihle

I served 20 years in the USAF as a Helicopter Crew Chief. While I travelled many places learning all there is to know about helicopters. I was also buying and restoring all the motorcycles I could, in all the interesting places I was going. Now, I specialize in the full restoration of carbureted vintage motorcycles as well as custom work. My focus and knowledge base is on vintage British, European, and Japanese motorcycles.  Read More>>

Jacqueline Visalden

I think for as long as Ive been working, I have always seen and paid attention to what could be done better in the workplace. the more that I worked for others the more I just wanted to do my own thing because things just never added up. Im the kind of person that likes to figure out how things tick, motive and intention behind action produces results. So I knew there wasn’t another option for me but to create my own business, so that I can have purpose in my work Read More>>