Risk is a topic that comes up a lot in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives, but a related topic is investments. Investments come in many forms – investing your time, money, heart and soul, etc. So, with that broad definition of investment in mind, we asked rising stars in the community to tell us the stories of the best or worst investments they’ve made.

Anthony Burnett

When it comes to investing, I’ve experienced the ups and the downs. Later coming to a conclusion that both sides we’re and still are very much necessary if you want to grow as an individual or a business owner. Read more>>

Jack McCain

The best investment I ever made was investing in recording gear for my music to ensure that I would never have to pay for Studio time again. Read more>>

Bree Bailey

The best investment I ever made was to take a creative writing class as an adult in the pandemic when I felt a need to get serious about my writing practice and core routines. Read more>>

Erick Gallegos

One of the most impactful investments I’ve made, both in terms of time and money, was acquiring a duplex in what many would consider a less desirable area. Read more>>

Chloe Owens

I consider myself a dreamer. I believe the best financial investment to make is in yourself. For me as a writer/director not having my own equipment was holding me back from a certain stage. Read more>>

Abby Monroe

Color Club as a project will either turn out to be the best or worst investment we’ve made — and our feelings on that change day-to-day. That is the biggest thing we’ve had to grapple with as small business owners trying to do something unique in the arts space. Read more>>