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.

Kalonie Fall

Growing up, I didn’t necessarily receive the guidance that I really needed to grow into a well rounded, structured adult. I never had routine or responsibilities. Read more>>

Rachael Juarez

This answer may seem unconventional; however, the best investment we ever made was in our three sons! Having them on our team has paid out exponentially in many different ways. Read more>>

Jonathan Hay

This is a long story, but it explains the investment of currency, time, love, business, and more. The worst investment I’ve made was leaving the life I built in Louisville, Kentucky at the start of the pandemic. Read more>>

Aoi Iwami

My greatest investment has been learning Nihongami, which refers to traditional Japanese hairstyles that change in shape depending on the era’s trends. Read more>>

Holly Lane

The best investment I made in my art career is time and focus. When I entered graduate school I took a risk and obtained student loans so I could have the time to focus on developing my artistic skills and knowledge while earning a Masters of Fine Arts without getting fatigued by side jobs as I did during my undergraduate years.  Read more>>