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.

The Vital Rage | EDM Producer/DJ

I am constantly creating, wether it’s Producing Music, Graphic Design, and even the small things like dancing in my kitchen. Having the ability to start with a blank canvas and let my ideas flow from my mind to reality, forming full songs that people can dance to. This brings me so much joy through the process, to a point where I can’t imagine not doing it. Read more>>

BYMYSELF | Musician

I have been around music my entire life. My dad and uncle actually had their own band when they were teenagers and saw a moderate amount of success, being able to tour the country with their music. While they chose family over the tour life, there was always music on the speakers or a guitar being played as I grew up. Because of this, a deep love of all things music was ingrained in me from a young age. Read more>>

Blake Kleisinger | Singer/Songwriter

I pursued an artistic career (specifically music) because it gave me the freedom to express my thoughts and feelings at an incredibly deep level; something that I’ve always wanted to do, but could never find a proper medium to achieve such experience. Read more>>

Maleah Galvan | Owner & Artist

I have always loved art. I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. I’ve also dabbled in a little bit of everything—different forms of painting, sketching, digital art, knitting, working with clay, writing poems and stories, and of course now, resin. I also play guitar and dabbled with music production. Read more>>

Shey Jennings | Artisan & Creative thought leader

Well..i’m not sure that I chose it more that it chose me. You see as I grew up more and more becoming more of who I am today (creative entrepreneur) I could see in myself even back then that I was slightly different. And just a little back story. I came from a really small town where jobs were only repeated by each generation, maybe a little more innovative than before but not far from the original. Read more>>

Michael Gooch | Chef & Restaurateur

I knew when I was 8 or 9 years old that I wanted to be a chef. As a kid in the 80’s while most kids were watching after-school cartoons and programs, I was watching Justin Wilson and the Frugal Gourmet. I would have my mother take me to the market to purchase the ingredients from that days program and come home and try to recreate it! Read more>>