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.

Willy Calderon | Award-Winning Musician, Record Producer, and Recording Artist

The real turning point in my career happened when I started to market myself as a more exclusive artist. This meant saying “NO” to many gigs, shows, and offers that were not up to my standards, didn’t want to pay a decent rate, or were just not that interesting to me.  Read more>>

Milo Evashchen | Photographer, Filmmaker, and Illustrator

Something that really helped me realize my potential as an artist was when I stopped making my work for others. Not in the sense that I won’t work for other people or collaborate with my peers, but that the most important opinion I want on my work is my own. Read more>>

Sandra Ruiz | Actor and Dancer

Continuous learning has truly been a foundation of my success. I’m always eager to explore new knowledge and skills through classes, workshops, and other avenues that nurture my personal and professional growth. Read more>>

Romas Usakovas | Cinematographer

A creative career takes dedication and hard work, just as it does in all other fields. Trusting my gut has been my go-to strategy when faced with important creative decisions at work, sometimes even when I haven’t had time to think them through. Read more>>