Do you ever wonder what life would have been like had you chosen a more standard path? Does everyone have these doubts sometimes? We wanted to find out and so we asked as many talented artists and creatives as we could and have shared highlights below.

Elizabeth Zharoff

I couldn’t be happier. My life today as a YouTube creator allows me the freedom to pursue projects I love, and I’m fortunate to connect with a much larger audience than I’d ever imagined. It also allows me to balance my personal time with working from home, so that I can spend plenty of time with my adorable 2 year old and my husband. I think the key to being happy as a creative entrepreneur is to find the right niche. Most of my fans know I started my creative life as an opera singer. It went pretty dang well; I performed in 18 languages throughout major opera houses in Europe, Asia, the US, and Canada. Read more>>

Erika Applegate

I really enjoy having my creative business. It’s been working really well with my life and family. I get to create my pieces in the comfort of my own home, while still being able to take care of my kids. Then, in the weekends when my husband is off, I get to go out and hang out with some cool vendors during markets. It works really well for us and I’m thankful I get to use my creativity to bring in some extra income. Read more>>

Jaida Henley

I actually love this question. Being a creative entrepreneur has changed my life. From being on stage to being on TV screens, you get to experience a lot of thrill in this industry, At times, it can often feel overwhelming. You always have something to do. There is always something to do next. Once you finish, you get back out and look for more work. It really is a hustle when you don’t have a team doing it for you. Visiting Europe for half a month really helped me calm my nervous system. Read more>>

Mallory Concetta Smith

I have this thought all the time, which feels essentially like how do I spend my time the right way. I have plenty of regular jobs, my independent studio work being one of them. I think that this balance is something all creative people are trying to strike and one I am becoming more comfortable with as I get older. The idea of a person reaching an ultimate apex of their creative work is not true for me; not just in the sense of financial or commercial success, but even within self actualization or solving whatever problem your work is about. I realized it always continues and I actually like that . Read more>>