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.

Kimberly Flores | Luxury Balloon Stylist

I decided to leave my corporate career in property management to do something that brings joy to my soul. I was starting to feel depressed with all the drama and complaints that come with property management, and I didn’t want to rub that off on my first born or my husband. Read more>>

Markita Berry | Licensed Manicurist/Nail technician & Braider

I feel i have a passion for all art forms rather it be nails, painting, drawing, braiding to me it’s art. being unique and making things/People feel and be beautiful and inspired. At an early age I’ve loved to draw things, characters, people, and things I would think up. Read more>>

Kayleigh Bergeron | Photographer

Lavender Photography has been a passion project of mine since high school. I was fascinated with cameras and taking pictures. I wanted to know the ins and outs, how to tell a story frame by frame. My “why” is the heartwarming feeling of capturing a person’s true personality and uniqueness. Read more>>

Aaric Mychal | Music Producer

I’ve known since I was young that I wanted to do something creative. As a kid, I used to draw sneakers and clothes with my own designs. As a teenager, I used to beat on the lunch tables with pens/pencils and rap with friends. I used to have notebooks full of raps.  Read more>>