It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, but it’s important to stop and ask: what’s the end goal? Knowing where you are trying to go is step one in getting there and so we’ve asked some folks we admire to tell us their end goal and where they want to be by the end of their careers.

Chenchen Liu | Sound Designer/Sound Mixer

I’m a TV/Game trailer sound designer, but my goal is to step into the realm of film sound effects design and mixing. This ambition is not merely about career progression but a quest for artistic fulfillment and the thrill of seeing their cinematic vision come to life in a movie theater. Read more>>

Arabella Vida | Artist

I dream to be both a gallery artist and tattoo artist. I would like to have my own private studio where I can tattoo, as well as devote a space for my paintings, illustrations, and ceramics. And I would love to travel around the world for gallery showings, tattoo studio guest spots, or other artistic endeavors. Read more>>

Erin Liu | Composer for Film and Media

At this point, I’m not sure if I have a big, specific “end goal” for my career. But one thing I’ve consistently valued is personal growth and evolving into someone intriguing and inspiring.  Read more>>

Dr .Shree Cooper-Franks | Author| Serial Entrepreneur|Transformation Coach

My end goal is to be a household name -Dr. Shree Cooper-Franks that resonates positivity, triumph, expansion that is life-changing. By the end of my career, I want to have held a successful, prominent talk show where I openly engage with people and provide guidance on how to transform their lives for the better- by walking in their divine purpose. Read more>>

Desa Unique | Entrepreneur & Creative

Hmmmm, To be honest I don’t know, like I don’t see the end as a destination but rather an ongoing journey of creativity, impact, and inspiration. I mean, I’m 26 so the “end” seems so far ahead, with endless possibilities. Read more>>

Michelle Giraldo | Writer

At the end of my career as a screenwriter, I hope that many of my stories have been brought to the big screen. My aim is to conclude my journey feeling that I have left a positive impact capable of empowering new voices and inspiring future generations of writers to overcome the challenges that the film industry presents along their path.  Read more>>