We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kam ONeal. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kam below.

Alright, Kam thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

Choosing to be an artist/entrepreneur is a risk. The choice in itself is a risk. It’s easy to get discouraged and feel like you’ve made a poor decision. I have taken a multitude of risks to get me where I am today (though I still have work to do). We still live in a society where though being a creative more common, it’s still new. The older generations ,my generation often looks up to have little advice for the new age direction unless they’ve taken the time to study it. Needless to say most have not. Some days choosing this, it gets hard but never becomes a regret. As an entrepreneur, the risk and the reward can be one in the same. Though some days are hard, everyday is mine to choose what to do with and how to create from it. Real life still happens, love life, family life, social life, there’s a lot of life outside of being an artist. The amazing part about it though, is that you learn to take inspiration from all of life. I’d say the risk is not only still unfolding but paying off.

Kam , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’ve always known that I wanted and needed to make a difference if I did nothing more with my life. I’ve seen and experienced many different walks of life with still a lot of life to live. My brand is my expression of just that. Everything I do is to share my colors and breathe life into the world. Photography was my first love. I was in high school when I stumbled upon my passion, though I’d always been fond of taking photos. My photography teacher told me I had an eye for contrast and ironically that motivated me to explore the possibilities. After graduating high school, Dubai, UAE, I felt like my future was full of possibilities. I went into the work force and even the military, but none of the “shoes” ever fit. I am dedicated and passionate about anything I put my time and energy into but the motivation is driven by purpose. My last job I was a General Manager at a wellness bar. It felt like the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for me. Deciding to leave the workforce came with it’s push back but I was determined to create this life for myself. Plenty of my peers thought I was insane.
After going through a break up, I needed to find myself. Not who I thought I had to be, but who I was uninhibited. Photography gave me an outlet and even led me to who I am becoming but astrology and tarot turned me into the woman I am today. Finding my spiritual self was the only way I could’ve even become remotely equipped to endure the challenges that lied ahead. Learning tarot was my self help. Learning what external influences made up my character inspired me. Finding my freedom of character innately inspired me to help others. My tarot and astrology clients have given me evolving experiences that challenge me to constantly grow. They made me realize my lifestyle helped others. The wellness bar got me into herbalism and it extended the resources I am able to offer my community. Holistic alternatives are more than a trend. They’re the beginning of most of what we know today in terms of “health”.
The list of things I offer are based on each client and how my experience can add value. If I see a need, I take initiative. I’ve managed social media accounts and backend business for clients as well as been on marketing teams. I enjoy adding value and giving “small” businesses a big voice. I’ve helped clients through life changing transitions and help them rediscover what it means to be uniquely yourself. The reward is in the gratitude of every heart I reach.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Hustle culture is something I had to unlearn. It took a toll on my health. The stress of trying to maintain a rigorous work life while trying to balance all of the other basic needs of being a human, like sleep became exhausting. My hair had fallen out over the course of roughly two months. I’d tried not to notice at first, hoping it would naturally get better. I’d always been relatively healthy. I’d gotten terribly aching and raw psoriasis patches all over my body in addition to losing my hair. I kept going. I felt like my mission would wait for no one. I quickly learned that if I didn’t slow down, I’d be slowed down. This made me reevaluate my entire work life balance and whether or not I wanted a life where I had to sacrifice my health to get “results”. It’s a culture so deeply engrained in us, I feel like it’s foreign to consider anything else. Though, when it came to choosing between the “hustle” and my health, I chose me.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Freedom. The level of freedom I have is unmatched. Though, freedom takes discipline, being in the pilot seat of my life empowered me in ways I’d never felt. Freedom to live life on your terms is a reward that is easy to be grateful for.

Contact Info:

• Website: kamonealproductions.com
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