Artistic and creative careers are among the most rewarding, but they also come with unique challenges. We asked some of the city’s best creatives to tell us why they choose to pursue a creative career.

Wolves Reign

So, we chose to pursue Wolves Reign as a band because we actively felt like we had a sound to offer that doesn’t exist in the dialogue of progressive music yet. We, as listeners, consider ourselves to be the people who listen to everything, and our music definitely reflects that. We feel that we have something to say with our albums, “Human Nature” and it’s follow-up in the works, “Nurture”, where we analyze and question the things that we consider our own nature vs. What we’ve learned. Read More>> 

Miah + Chloe Design Co.

For both of us, creativity has always been more than a hobby, it’s a way of thinking, problem-solving, and connecting with others. We were drawn to a creative career because we saw how much impact design and organization can have on daily life. For Miah, designing beautiful, inviting spaces is a way to tell a story and evoke emotion. For Chloe, creating function and flow is her form of artistry, bringing calm and order to everyday chaos. Miah + Chloe Design Co. was born out of our shared passion to transform homes into spaces that are not only visually stunning but truly work for the people who live in them. Read More>> 

Tanu Sehgal

I grew up in India watching my mother practice yoga and pranayam (breathwork) everyday. Yoga has been a part of my life for the last 20 years that includes practicing, learning and teaching. Yoga is not just a career for me. I have surrendered and dedicated myself to this ancient Indian because it is the way of life. Read More>> 

JASMINE SHAW

I pursued a creative career because I’ve always believed that God can be shared through more than just pulpits and pews. Creativity is a universal language — and I see art, storytelling, and design as powerful tools to expose people to God in ways that feel fresh, real, and relevant. As an educator, I saw how young people connected with visuals, music, and culture. So I started using those same elements — especially 90s R\&B and hip-hop vibes — to communicate faith-based messages in a way that resonates across generations. Whether it’s through coloring books, reels, or devotionals, my goal is to reflect God’s love in everyday life, in ways that feel both authentic and approachable Read More>> 

Zay The Beast

In my opinion, creativity allows individuals to express themselves in a way that is unique to their desired communication method so I decided to become an artist as to assist with promoting the freedom of art. I honestly feel like art has a hidden power within society as it is always around us in so many overlooked formats that it may be embedded in our natural instincts rather than our learned behaviors. Read More>>