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.

Rem Scobell

As a creative I believe best investment you can make is in yourself. Having deep skills in different disciplines is like a super power. Invest in being a polymath! As for bad investments… it’s not a helpful mindset to think of anything as a bad investment. Every experience is an opportunity to learn. Genius is revealed when you can make your creativity work harmoniously with business realities. Read more>>

Veronica Ferro

The best investment I’ve made has been my involvement in professional organizations. Through these organizations I have gained knowledge on the industry as well as best business practices. I’ve been able to connect with vendors and learn about new products and services. But the most important is that I have developed a community that has supported me throughout the years. Read more>>

Linnie Briley

As a photographer there are so many things you can invest in, equipment, education, editing programs etc. I had already taken college courses for photography, and learned so much that I felt confident in how to operate, and edit photos. A few years in after using a cheap camera with a kit lens, I decided to invest and upgrade to a mirrorless camera and lens. This decision completely changed my businesses course as my quality of photo went up so greatly. Read more>>

Lawrensa Saucer

Owning a business wasn’t something I had planned or aspired to do during my career planning years. I’ve always been passionate about working in the medical field and I currently do, However, there were other plans that were beyond my control. I never considered myself to be an entrepreneur until I became one. There was plenty room for growth (I’m committed to a lifelong journey of learning). Read more>>

Crystal Kotei

Best Investment: Investing in Myself and My Business Read more>>

Megan Peterson

The best investment I have made is investing in myself and my family. I know that sounds cheesy but bare with me. Read more>>

Madison Lopez

The best investment I’ve ever made is investing in myself. Going through with an idea I had and making it my reality. Life is always changing and it’s so important to not regret things you do. So make the choice and choose you. Read more>>

Melissa Slocum

My best investments have always been in myself and my own continued learning. When I changed careers, I invested in education and earned my Piano Pedagogy certification. Read more>>

Carolina Groppa

My best investment has been starting my podcast ANGLE ON PRODUCERS. There had been so many times when I’d been having conversations with friends or colleagues where I’d wished someone had been recording so I could share it with the world. In an industry where so much is gatekept and everything can feel like an uphill battle, I wanted to create an industry resource that would be available to everyone. Every time someone tells me how much they love the podcast, it means the world. Read more>>

Yhane Washington Smith

My best investment was certainly investing in myself. I saved my money for a year and used my own money to make my first audio drama. Through grants, contributions and selling ads and sponsors, I was able to earn back my initial investment and make more shows! Read more>>