There is so much to learn from investments that went really well as well as those that went really poorly and so we asked some of the wisest creatives and entrepreneurs in the community to tell us the stories of their best and worst investments.

Joshua West

My wife and I are both ambitious people. We come from hard-working, accomplished, ambitious people. Even before I made the decision to pursue a career in the arts, Read more>>

Christian Smith

As an independent creative, I have somehow managed to maintain an artistic lifestyle in my community. The challenges arise when it comes to affording art supplies, music production equipment, food, clothing, housing, all while trying to generate support for the arts in my community. Read more>>  

Kierstin LaPatka

I’ll start with the worst and end in the best. This is a controversial and heavy topic. The times show it. The current generation is suffering it. The worst investment I have ever made was going to college. Read more>>

Kofo Durojaiye

When I was 19 and just getting started creatively, I remember talking with this lady who was a speaker at an event I want to, and I remember her telling me that your mindset is the biggest gamechanger for reaching and maintaining the success you are working towards. Read more>>