Getting started sounds so easy – but for millions of aspiring artists and creatives, the uncertainty of the path forward presents a very real challenge. So, we wanted to gather some artists and creatives we admire to open up about their experience and how they think about whether they should have started sooner or waited for a better time.

Alexa Tokich

I’ve always had a creative outlet throughout my life bit I do wish that I started my creative career sooner. Ever since I was a child I loved to paint, draw and use my imagination in all aspects of my life. I stumbled upon photography and followed that journey for 8 years. I met so many amazing, talented and creative individuals. Read More>>

Deanna Griffith

If I could go back in time, I think I’d still start my creative career exactly when I did — but I do admit I wish I had believed in myself sooner. I’ve always been creatively gifted, but growing up I never thought it could become a real career. I treated creativity like a personality trait instead of a path. Read More>>

Doug Reina

If I could go back in time, I would have a conversation with myself that would go something like this: ‘Stop wasting time. Get serious and develop whatever talent/gifts you have to the best of your ability. Read More>>

Steffi Carter

There are several strains of ‘what if?’ moments we all experience. And while the wondering (what else could I have done?) often troubles us, I think it’s very beautiful that these moments revolve around our autonomy — our responsibility to ourselves, and our greater communities. I have spent a lot of time running my ‘what-if’ calculations. What if I had… … started ballet earlier? Read More>>

Xavier Ray

The answer is always yes. Who wouldn’t say yes to this? lol I wish I started sooner, I wish I had the clarity I have now. I wish I started streaming earlier instead of spending years in other projects. But at the same time, those years practicing my craft, those years in those projects made me who I am today. Read More>>