There is so much to learn from investments that went really well as well as those that went really poorly and so we asked some of the wisest creatives and entrepreneurs in the community to tell us the stories of their best and worst investments.

Tom and Garrett

Running a board game business certainly isn’t easy. We try to run a tight ship around here with what we choose to invest our time and money in, but I gotta tell ya we’ve definitely messed up big time before. Read more>>

Sophia Karina English

The worst investments I’ve ever made were when I wanted get the most expensive gear to learn a new craft or skill. I think craft is perceived as being a bunch of hobbies meant for older white women with disposable income, so the tools for craft tend to be pretty over priced. But ultimately most art forms can be at least learned without any fancy equipment. Read more>>

Jon Infanti

nvesting in furthering your education is absolutely necessary when it comes to graphic and web design. It seems like there are new programs, technology and platforms being introduced weekly and if you don’t stay on top of things and develop with the times, you’ll get left behind. I’m constantly taking classes and doing online tutorials to make sure my skills are sharp for whatever client comes my way. Read more>>

Beth Fields

I’ve never regretted a dollar I’ve spent on workshops and classes that support my growth as an artist. I’ll give a special shout out to Wanderlust, the mixed media art journaling course offered by Everything Art. It’s a yearlong course with weekly lessons exploring a wide range of mixed media materials and techniques. You have lifetime access to the coursework so you can pace yourself as you complete the lessons. Read more>>

Chemical X Crew

There are plenty of big investments we’ve had to make as a dance group – costumes, camera equipment, studio space and more. But our best investment as a dance group has simply been investing in our members and giving them opportunities to shine. Last year, we made the decision to create a leadership board with new roles and responsibilities. Read more>>

Gazbe Debonair

Best investment was into myself. My hopes, dreams, goals, aspirations and plans apart of my blueprint. Read more>>

Agnes Grumslys

Starting my own business was the best investment I’ve made for both myself and my clients. While it was a huge leap that required a big investment in both time and money, Read more>>

Brittany Cox

As an actor or any kind of creative, we always hear you “gotta invest in your career! Invest fully!” But when I first got started I was like, what does that even mean? Starting off in the theatre, I thought it must mean that I should learn every monologue, go to every show, take every class, and audition for everything. Read more>>

Rachelle Pauli

It was actually a very small investment for how it changed the future of my music career. I had been struggling to get songs in the works and not having a producer on board at the time made it seem discouraging trying to get my ideas out so I decided to buy the music software program “Logic Pro X.” I always loved the aspect of producing and getting my creative vision out for the song I just didn’t know how, I just could verbally explain however sometimes that wasn’t always enough. Read more>>

Eganie González Zaga

In the words of one of my closest friends, ‘I’ve always followed my heart.’ This statement holds true for me as well. I used to say that my actions were guided by passion, without premeditation. Whether I encountered success or faced setbacks, I’ve always recognized that each experience contributed to my personal growth. Read more>>