Artists and creatives face innumerable challenges given that their career path often doesn’t come with a playbook, a steady paycheck or any form of safety net. It’s definitely not easy and so we asked a few of the artists and creatives we admire to talk to us about why they chose to pursue an artistic or creative career.

Souliyanh Joshua Sangvone

Honestly it was really tough finding out what my career was? . When i became a Dj it started as a hobby . What my dream was to be a professional dancer . I loved that how each cultural dance was a way of art . The emotion’s , the motivation , the story telling , It just amazed me . What i also love is music ! How it can be very therapeutic! Just enjoying yourself being able to connect with it and with others . So when i started Dj is able to put two together! Music and dancing ! Being able to create a canvas of your own ! Witnessing the fluidity of the crowd just vibing . Such an amazing feeling! Read more>>

Dernisha Gooden | Cake Artist

Baking pretty much came natural for me. Watching my mom, aunts and granny slay in their kitchens was always so amazing to see. I’m a mother of 3 so I have always enjoyed baking my kids something sweet, especially for their birthday’s. I always wanted to make their day even more special. So I would bake them their own personal cakes, cookies or brownies. I really enjoy being a cake artist. Read more>>

Zajed | DJ and music producer

I am passionate about music, I like to express myself through this branch and that is why I decided on music. Read more>>

Smiz Smith | Artist & Content Creator

I’ve always loved to create, and draw since I was a little kid. I’m a fan of all the Arts, I was a professional dancer for a while, I love to make music, and I even workout/train like a bodybuilder. Read more>>

Alexandria Hulslander | Published Author & Content Creator

I decided to pursue a creative career because there’s far more opportunity for fun with creativity, and it’s something I feel passionate about. As a writer, every aspect of what I do is creative as I get to create scenes, stories, content, and more with the power of my words. It may be a harder path to walk down, as getting published regularly and having income from that can be tricky, but it’s also extremely rewarding when I do see my name online or in print. My path is not clear, and I find that exciting because it means there are different directions I can go with my career. Read more>>

Chunni Bunn | Musician/Music Creator & producer

I LOVE to CREATE. Creating is something I’ve done and can do for FREE and still ENJOY it. There’s NO LIMIT in CREATING. No matter the CARDS you’re dealt with. I believe it STRENGTHENS my WILL when I CREATE something out of NOTHING. I use “DETERMINATION”. No matter what LIFE throws at me. Honestly, it only helps me become a BETTER CREATOR when faced with everyday OBSTACLES and to CHANNEL it into ART. Into VISUALS, into BODY MOVEMENT (DANCE), DRUMS, INSTRUMENTALS, SONGS, etc. Read more>>