We asked some of the most creative folks we know to open up to us about why they chose a creative career path. Check out their responses below.

Haley Flanagan | Holistic Designer

After a successful decade working as a digital marketing strategist, I recognized the need to pivot my career towards a path that would fully engage my creative potential and align with my innate passion for art in its various forms. I craved a new professional path: one where creativity would be at the forefront of my day-to-day work. Read more>>

Lauren Echo | Surface Designer, Muralist, & Illustrator

To me, being creative is a way of living. Every day, we make creative decisions as humans, but most people don’t realize they’re being creative. I chose a creative career because I want to surround myself with creativity. Some days, that just looks like admin work—which doesn’t feel inherently creative—but it allows me to spend the rest of my day drawing and getting paid for it. Being a freelancer is hard. Marketing yourself is hard. But at the end of the day, I get to do what I love and structure my life the way I want. Read more>>

Robyn Medina | Artist and Owner of Little Byrd Studio

Creating has been a passion of mine since childhood. I vividly remember one of my earliest projects: putting a piece of paper, a marble, and some paint into a Pringles can and shaking it all around. That hands-on, playful spirit has stayed with me ever since! As I took more art classes and participated in art shows, the encouragement I received inspired me to keep coming back for more. While I’m not a full-time artist right now, I love indulging in creative endeavors during my free time outside of my regular 9-5. Read more>>