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.

Roo Guliyev

I’ve actually always had a soft spot for cooking. There’s still a part of me that imagines going to culinary school one day, running a little café, or even working in a professional kitchen. But more often, when I think about “another life,” I picture something steadier, maybe like an office job, or even a medical career, especially when I understand my major interest at first was genetics. Read more>>

Bonnie Andrews

I’m at my happiest when I’m creating. As a creative, I’ve built a name for myself—people around the city know me as BonJo, a young Afro-Latina artist.
My work, especially my murals, has become recognizable, and it’s amazing to see how far it’s reached. My community is always looking out for new opportunities to help me grow. Their belief in me and my talent is something I truly appreciate—it reminds me that I’m not doing this alone. Read more>>

Matté

I’m definitely happy as an artist because it feels so natural and like what I’m meant to do. Growing up in a musical family, creativity was always around me, and it shaped how I see the world and express myself. That said, I do sometimes wonder what life would’ve looked like if I’d had a more ‘normal’ childhood or pursued something completely different. It’s not regret, just curiosity. But even with the ups and downs, I can’t imagine not making music. It’s a huge part of who I am. Read more>>