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.

Fly Jon

At 23 years old, I can honestly say that investing in my health has been one of the most important decisions I’ve ever made, along with biking. Becoming a vegan in 2020 transformed my entire life and it has had an amazing impact on my overall wellbeing (especially my mental health). Having worked at plant-based establishments such as Arden’s Garden & Sevananda Natural Foods Market, it assisted me in making the transition. Read more>>

Rocio Ramirez

The best investment is that in which you work on yourself. Although a basic response, it’s truly the most important investment I have ever contributed in growing business and business relationships. Everything starts with how you present yourself, your well being and the effort you put into turning strategy and ideas into reality. Once you’ve invested into your education, appearance and mental health suddenly the time you begin to pump into your business or the one you work for, all becomes worth it. Read more>>

Jessy Graham

Midway through my career about 8 years ago I worked as a traveling educator at hair salons and trade shows. This experience was an investment of time for me as I actually lost profits from me being away from my own salon to teach at these shows. While I was paid educating from the company that hired me, when I compared what I could bring in financially seeing clients in my shop vs being gone for the weekend teaching it was a monetary hit against my business. Read more>>