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.

G Two Hwang

Growing up, I felt very hollow inside most of my childhood. Although my family shared a lot of love, it was very dysfunctional. As an immigrant family trying to make ends meet, I think the anxiety definitely trickled down to me and my sister. To have an outlet or an escape where I can narrow in on the present helped me build confidence. I don’t think I grew up receiving a lot of positive affirmations or even compliments. Imitating the arts helped me mask the reality I felt and fed me hopes that one day I can escape the loneliness. Read More>>

Jessica Mann And Whitney Gregory

Jessica – Creative expression has had such an impact on my life in terms of confidence, mental strength and joy that I am so passionate about sharing that confidence, strength and joy to children in our community. I love performing, whether on a stage, or in a studio; creating something to share is what excites me! Read More>>

Miouxnie

Freedom. Growing up as a preacher’s daughter, life was church. Life was prayer. Life was making sure you pleased God and made right decisions.
I didn’t have a lot of friends and I stayed to myself. My mother told me “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop” so I probably stopped saying I was bored at 7 lol. I didn’t want the devil playing with my mind.  Read More>>

Roxanna Contreras Balderas

I have always had a passion for music and the arts. Growing up I was in the yearbook club and in band. I started taking random pictures in high school using a camera I took from my older brother…So happy he never asked for it back. I would take pictures of everything from my band activities to my friends and random things. Read More>>