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.

alessandra manias | artist & art director

I don’t see an end, but rather a continuous transformation. I strive to make my career a representation of myself, forging a strong connection between me and my chosen path. As a creative individual, I dedicate myself to projects that encompass beauty, meaning, and the ability to have a positive impact on others, evoking deep emotions. In both my life and career, I aspire to make a difference in a positive manner—creating beauty, encouraging critical thinking, and even altering the trajectory of lives for the better. Read more>>

Michelle Bernard | Actor and Writer

At the end of my career, I want to be sitting in my beautiful brownstone in Manhattan, looking out into the sunset, with the man of my dreams sitting next to me, enjoying the fruits of my labor, and being grateful that my love and passion for being creative in the arts, performing, and writing, paid for everything I ever wanted in life. Having an Oscar, an EMMY, and possibly a Pulitzer, or any of the major writing awards, Read more>>

Jake Bogartz | Photographer

Honestly, the end goal for me has always been the same. I want to turn my passion for photography into a full-time career. I really want to establish myself as a respected and well-known photographer and be able to have a life full of doing things that I love and enjoy. But I guess that’s kind of everyone’s goal, right? I just have this drive to end my career with a strong body of work that spans a lot of different genres of photography. Read more>>

Susan Huang | Visual development artist & Background painter

I would like to create an animated film about Taiwan, my home country. Taiwan boasts stunning natural beauty and is rich in history and culture. Its diverse cultural and historical background offers an excellent platform for various types of stories. Perhaps I can produce a historical epic film, as Taiwan has been influenced by multiple cultures and civilizations, including Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, and indigenous tribes. Alternatively, a family drama animation may also showcase Taiwanese culture, using sweet memories from people’s childhood or daily lives. Read more>>

Suzie Hinds | CEO Devil Punk Productions

The aim in life for me, is to see it out right till the end, professionally still working. Looking back from 2060 knowing that I have taken risks, been flexible and created masterpieces I am proud of. All the while staying true to my authentic, vulnerable voice and heart. Read more>>