To pivot or to persevere? Or more bluntly – to give up or to not to give up? This is a haunting question, a question that has ramifications far after an answer has been chosen and it’s also a question that almost everyone in our community has had to face at one time or another. How do you know when to give up and when to keep trying?

Dana Lyn Baron | Actor

I got my SAG card in 1993. And I can assure you, there have been several points since then when I grappled with the decision of whether to persevere or perhaps redirect my efforts towards my Vision and Intention of being a working actor in film and television or… whether it was “time to pack it up” and try something new. Read more>>

Erin Sunisa | Actress-Songwriter

It’s super important to have a support system that will speak truth, inspiration, and motivation into your life. When I was going through my low points, I felt so worthless and it took my family and friends to show me how far I’ve come and how much I have accomplished. To me, their love and support means the world and I would not be here if it wasn’t for them. Read more>>

Eric Navarrete | Painter/ Chef

I pursued a lifestyle and career of a artist ,painter and a chef , knowing how risky it all was it allowed me to be myself ,be creative. The feeing of giving back to community , to be apart of hospitality, and to be myself. I have thought many times of giving up , but then knowing I would be giving up so many years of hard work and dedication just made me go harder. Read more>>