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.

Eyal Alfandary | Actor

I think that you should never give up. It is not even an option for me. I knew from a very young age that I’m going to be an actor. Since I was 4 years old. I always knew that and felt that. It started when I performed in front of my family in our house in Israel, and then when I went to every acting class exist or drama class when I was really young. Read more>>

Ziyan Wang | Interdisciplinary Designer

Reflecting on our journey with House of Wando(a FURNITURExILLSTRATION design duel launched by me and my twin sister Cara Wang in 2020), the decision of whether to keep going or to give up has been a profound and ongoing contemplation.  Read more>>

Amère Blackwell | Actor & Musician

If you let it go, it always finds it way back. Many times I’ve taken a step back from my craft, and within 2 weeks I find myself craving it. There have been things I’ve let go and we never found each other again. Read more>>

Kiki Grace | Artist, Music Producer, Songwriter, & Background Vocal Arranger

The most important decision I had to make was to choose to be happy. I could work for someone else with little to no responsibilities; other than working to get money, of course. Read more>>

Justin Davis | Model, Creative & Golf Obsessed

Always striving to do something that I love, while getting paid to live out my dreams. Read more>>

Abbey Scott | Music Artist, Songwriter, Influencer

The most important decision I’ve made that has contributed to my success is not depending on anyone else but myself. Theres so many times in life where you think that it comes down to someone else seeing your talent or believing in you but truly its about YOU believing in YOU. Read more>>

Natasha Stern | Operations & Community at Dance Alive & Dynamic Life Coach

So I work for myself, but I also work for my mentor, teacher, and boss, Mariane Karou, and help her run her business called Dance Alive. I would say the single most important decision that I have made and continue to make that contribute to my success is finding mentorship, and surrounding myself with people that I am inspired by and can learn from. Read more>>

Larissa Lam | Music artist and Filmmaker

I think the most important decision I made that contributed to my success is that I’ve always kept purpose as my motivating factor, as opposed to getting rich or seeking fame. My purpose is to make a positive impact in the world, using music and film. Read more>>