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.

Lindsey Cunningham | Makeup Artist & Business Owner

I’m one of those people that don’t like taking orders or being kept in a box. I went to college well 3 times and never finished. I’m in Esthetician School right now and finally found my passion. Beauty and Esthetics.
Leading up to Esthetician school I started The Western Touch over a year ago. It started off with a friend telling one of her students that I’d do her Prom Makeup, she put me on the spot and I did what I do make people feel prettier. Then it was all up hill from there. Read more>>

Connor, Ryan Mullen, Ruth | Owners of VIBEMedia LLC.

– Having the privilege to choose how and when we work – Getting the satisfaction of seeing our work start with an idea, then from raw pictures & video to the finished product. – Things stay fresh and interesting one project at a time, where each is different and challenging in its own unique way. -constantly progressing and getting better at what we do, seeing our older work compared to new work and seeing how far we’ve come. Read more>>

Jake Somnath | Actor

I chose an artistic career for 2 very different reasons. 1.) The first time I got my start on a set. I enjoyed it so much that by the end of the morning (overnight shoot) I was in tears of jubilation, realizing that I had to finally found what I want to do with my life I had enjoyed this experience so much. I have never felt such a feeling ever before in my entire life. 2.) As a kid I would remember having sick days when I would go to work with my parents. Read more>>

Jake Sonnevelt | Fishing Guide Barefoot Guide Service

I have been on the water fishing my whole life. I decided to pursue being a fishing guide because it gives me the chance to show others the adventure that I have been so fortunate to be able to enjoy. There is simply nothing better than watching somebody be excited about that first catch, it does not matter if that first catch happens at 3 years old or 85. It is a moment of their life they will cherish forever. Read more>>

Adele Billotte | Student Dancer

I believe that my pursuit of an artistic career was instilled in me by my mother, who has always carried a deep passion for dance. As a child, I would don her pointe shoes and watch dance videos, becoming mesmerized by the performances. The moment that left an indelible mark on me was witnessing a rendition of Romeo and Juliet by the Paris Opera ballet. From that instant, I knew that this was the path I wanted to tread in the future. As I matured, I longed for an activity beyond the confines of school. Read more>>