Deciding to pursue an artistic or creative career path isn’t for the faint of heart. Challenges will abound, but so many of the artists we speak with couldn’t be happier with their choice. So, we asked them about how they made the decision in the first place.

Jacqueline Rodriguez | Photographer

I decided to pursue an artistic/creative photography career because it’s my passion. I wanted to be able to make a living doing what I love, but I also wanted to be able to connect with people and capture moments that they will cherish for a lifetime. Photography is a way for me to express myself, tell stories, and explore God’s beautiful creation. Beauty is everywhere, it’s all about perspective and I love being able to share mine. Read more>>

Stergas Stockwell | Musician, songwriter, producer

It’s important to fulfill passions in life. Being creative musically is fundamental to personal growth through all aspects of life, outside of being artistic. Read more>>

Angèle Anise | Vocalist/Songwriter & Multi-Instrumentalist

As a quintessential born artist (I made anything a microphone since a baby), I’ve followed the music in my heart. I have a very rich journey of experience, first aimed from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. It was engrained in us to honor our passion for creation by cutting out an unstoppable path tilled with discipline and gardened with true expression. In each city I’ve lived in, from New Orleans, New York, & Chicago I’ve been able to grow and share my music, and I’m looking forward to again being a Dallas gem. Read more>>

Payton Schedler | Studio & Label Owner/ Hip-Hop Artist

Hello I’m P The Poet aka DJ P and my pursue as a artist started back in 2011 when a close friend got killed. My cousin was going to write a tribute song for him and, I wanted to be on the song so that is when I started writing lyrics. And ever since then I have been a hip-hop artist. And from that I formed Unknown To Known Entertainment early 2017, When a former member & I went to Missouri & Kansas to open for Twisted Insane. Read more>>

Brittany Burgo | Owner

I chose to peruse an artistic and creative career because I wanted to inspire others and the world around me. This past year I lost my best friend and then my dad. Losing them both in such a short amount of time really took a toll on my mental health. I decided to open Inspired Brew because I knew that I could spread courage and love through our coffee art. You never know what someone is going through and I love to see that I’ve made someone smile just by printing something beautiful or words of enough on their coffee. Read more>>

Andrew Reyna III | Pit Master

As a child, growing up I enjoyed watching Julia Child and Wolfgang Puck on PBS. I would often imagine that I was cooking on a make shift stove my grandfather built in my grandmother’s back yard. It really inspired my love and passion for cooking. Food was a major love language in my family. Read more>>