We asked folks to tell us about the most important decisions they’ve made along their journey and have shared some of the highlights below.

Bridget Zhong | Painter & Tattoo artist

I think the most important decision I made was keeping using traditional mediums for my work even though digital mediums were trending. Especially after AI became popular, the art industry began to recognize the value of physical artworks more. During covid I did try creating digital art for some of my online classes, but the more I make digital images the more I wanted to go back to physical paints. Read more>>

Joey Christopoulos | Producer at Beyond the Big 10, Content Creator Bleav Sports

Two things come to mind. The first is that, for me personally at this point in my life, I need structure within my creativity for me to find the kind of fulfillment all creatives strive for. For years I certainly enjoyed creative expression that was spontaneous or off-the-cuff and I still have a great respect for it. But even great improv involves structure. So when I began my pursuit in a career working in sports, talking about sports, I took what I learned in comedy about structure and tried to bring that to a sports format in, hopefully, a fun, interesting way. Read more>>

Tori Nichel | Founder & CEO of Maison Black

The single most important decision I made that has contributed to my career success knowing being an entrepreneur was my north star is working for other companies and design houses prior to launching my first business, my namesake collection Tori Nichel. Read more>>

Giulia Di Tommasi | Singer

If I had to think about one specific thing, it would probably be never giving up in my dream, even when I had zero chances to make it, I would always see the glass half full. A more practical answer would be: moving to Milan to start my career! Read more>>