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.

Savaeh Chapman | High School student, Full time baker

I decided to pursue my baking career because my mom. I told my mom I wanted to start selling cookies at school just talking. I came home the NEXT DAY everything on the countertop I needed to start. I had to come up with a name for my baker business and made a flyer sending it to everyone I know that went to my school. All 2022-2023 my sophomore year of high school I was selling my delicious treats at school. I made one cake for my baby sister it look a mess and very sloppy, but everyone at the party said it tasted amazing. I told my mom I didn’t want to make cakes anymore because it was “ too hard”. She put together a 1on1 with her friend that is a baker for me learn the basics of decorating cakes. The next school year 2023-2024 we got a new principal and he stop me from selling so I had to come up with an alternative to make money and continue my baking business. God directed me into me into something WAYYY BIGGER than I could imagine. Now I am a 17 year old custom cake/treat maker. Read more>>

Amanda Prazak | Newborn & Family Photographer

Arts and crafts have always been a huge part of who I am and what I love. For as long as I can remember, I have been creating gifts and other works of art for my family and friends. Photography has been one of my artistic hobbies for many years, Starting my own photography business has brought so much joy to my life. I love taking pictures of newborns and their families and turning them into a work of art that will last a lifetime. Read more>>

 Swirvana | Music Artist & Video Director

It really chose me, to be honest. Growing up, my mother was always creatively inclined and she fostered my interest in artistic expression. I started off just wanting to draw and write stories. But I always would make up songs and sing them to myself. By the time I was about 12 I realized I loved writing songs a little more than I liked to draw, so I began to focus on rapping. Luckily one of my neighbors was into rap as well, so he was able to show me how to actually structure a verse and record it. And ever since then, I’ve been hooked. Read more>>

Dexter Pierce Jr. | Director, writer, DP

Since i was young i always knew how to work a crowd’s attention. That led me to understanding that my creativity is an actual job/career path. I was sold. Read more>>