Is it natural to wonder what life would have been like had you chosen a different path? Is it common? We asked many artists and creatives from all over the country if they’ve ever wondered about whether they should have pursued a more standard career path to see what we could learn from their stories.

Nicolas Zumino

I go through the typical waves of ups and downs that business owners are familiar with. The ups are fairly simple to handle. I keep my head over my shoulders, give a few rounds of high fives around the crew, and I make a point in being generous with any praising opportunity. Read more>>

Tracy Tse

I do enjoy being an artist, and I feel incredibly fortunate to live a creative life. However, like any artist, I have moments of doubt. My resolve shakes when the creative fatigue and physical exhaustion of doing everything alone become unbearably taxing, or when the financial realities of being an artist weigh on me. Read more>>

Jack Wade

Am I happy as an artist/ creative person and do I wonder what it would be like to have a regular job? Such a simple yet deep question. In short, yes, all the time actually haha! Read more>>

Sophie Aguila

I absolutely can never see myself not working in entertainment; my life’s mission is to make people happy through productions like film and theatre, and if this was missing I would definitely be losing a large part of my identity. That being said, I’ve been reminded recently that there are so many various jobs and styles of contribution within our industry; it’s hard to identify what would be considered “normal” in such a diverse array of work. Read more>>

Laura Repcaru

I am at my happiest when I’m given the freedom to be creative. When my clients sit in my chair and say “I trust you”, that’s when I know I’m reaching my full potential and creating my best work. Deep down, I’ve always known I could never have a traditional job. Read more>>

Artistry Edge

The founding of Artistry Edge grew out of the founder’s early experiences working across galleries, museums, and foundations. In those environments, she observed a recurring gap: many young and exceptionally talented artists were being overlooked—not because they lacked creativity, but because they had not yet found confidence, clarity, or the right avenues to present their work.  Read more>>

Anna Fitzgerald

I’ll provide some context that will lead up to the present. I started studying music and art at a young age, piano, strings, (dance), I asked for private drawing lessons for my birthday at age 8. I knew I loved to draw and make things and play music. Read more>>

Victoria Olson

Absolutely, I’m extremely happy as a creative. I actually earned a business administration and marketing degree online through Indiana University, but I’ve never used it in my career — and that’s perfectly fine with me. I love that I can pay my bills doing what I’m passionate about: dancing and creating. Read more>>

Diana Zhou

I’m happy to be an artist, all my meaningful or metaphorical ideas can be shared with audiences, and I love people talking about my artworks, I feel like that I am with them to sink into my world. However, when I hit a creative block while creating, Read more>>