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.
Kaelyn
The best investment I have made is the intentional time I have dedicated to (re)learning my authentic self. As a young child, I was so unafraid at being myself but as time went on, I began to shape my identity based off of the comfort and digestibility of others. That identity led me on a path of darkness that separated me from full potential purpose; it was hell. Subscribing to the identities created to sources outside of Creator and myself, has been the worst spend of my life! These investments have taught me that this journey of life calls for a true narrow path, and that is your unique essence. And that essence, is critical to the harmony of the ecosystem. Read more>>
Nicole Ortega
As a business owner, the best investment I’ve ever made was in myself. After obtaining my Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in 2010, I pursued further education to become a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) in California. I graduated in 2014 with a clear target patient population in mind: individuals suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s, inspired by my personal experience caring for my grandmother who had dementia. Read more>>
Cedrayah Graves
My best investment was my brand shoot and rebranding myself over the summer of 2024. The rebrand and photoshoot allowed me to be more intentional and take my business more seriously. I was 17 and had just graduated high school. I knew I wanted to do hair in college and I was about to turn 18, which was something big to me. I felt that I needed to take that next step in my business to compliment all the change that was happening on in my life. Doing hair is also a common side hustle in college. I wanted to make sure that I stood out because doing hair was more than a side hustle for me. Read more>>
Sharon Kachel
The best investment I ever made was renting a studio and filling it with purpose.
I began with my experience in Reiki and meditation, a few sound healing instruments, and a deep love for supporting others in their well-being. My purpose was clear: to help people feel better.
As we raise our awareness of what we need to move forward, we can turn to meditation, sound healing, and Reiki to shift how we feel and connect with our higher self. These practices support both mental and physical well-being, helping us re-engage with life—more centered, more alive, and with greater faith in ourselves and our purpose. Read more>>