Earning that first dollar is incredibly special and a moment many never forget. We asked some very talented creatives from the community to tell us the story of the first dollar they earned from their creative works.

Shawna Krueger

I was sitting by the fire at the last yoga retreat I hosted when I realized that my podcast had officially brought me income. Two people were telling me that they first discovered me on Spotify, through my show, Leadership and Yoga. Read more>>

Loren Means

I tripped and fell into creating art by way of a vision board I made in January 2023. I took a black and white photograph, magazine clippings, paint and glitter and just let myself get lost in it. It was intended for my eyes only. I tapped into a part of my brain and imagination that I didn’t know existed and it was exhilarating. Read more>>

Heleyna Coney

You know how they say the first dollar you earn as a creative feels different? Mine felt like a plot twist. Picture this: I was just offered what I thought was my “dream” corporate job — an executive assistant position at a boutique real estate brokerage. Read more>>