We asked some of the city’s most brilliant and creative minds to tell us about the most difficult decision they’ve had to make.

ERIC RAMSEY | Security company owner

Leaving my son behind to live with his mom. Read more>>

DeAnna Valdez | Abstract Photographer

This question is interesting. I’ve had a lot of difficult decisions in my life. The hardest was choosing to put myself first. When my oldest graduated high school I told myself I had 2 years to figure out what I was going to do with my photography, my youngest had two years til he graduated. In the past year and a half I have held to that, worked hard and involved myself in quite a few galleries in the high desert as well as expanding in to the low desert. I have created a style that is unique and all my own, developed a framing system and created a finishing that no one else is currently utilizing. Read more>>

Dominik van Wyk | Actress & Recording Artist

Leaving my home country, family and friends to pursue my career, has definitely been one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make. Read more>>

Melvin Stakely Jr. | Master Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Nurse

The most difficult decision I ever made was to become a heath professional. Personal training, to bring a group instructor and yogi, specializing in Yoga therapy and self defense not to mention being a psych Night Nurse. This all spells sacrifice… I decided to be a service to the people. I realized my trials and tribulations would be lessons and blessings to others. In the middle of crisis I chose to be Priceless. The selflessness and courage it took for me to accept my position in life; we are all made to be or do something. It’s up to us to find out what our purpose is and what makes us happy and gives us the fulfillment we need. Read more>>