It’s easy to get caught up in the day to day, but it’s important to stop and ask: what’s the end goal? Knowing where you are trying to go is step one in getting there and so we’ve asked some folks we admire to tell us their end goal and where they want to be by the end of their careers.

Jacqueline Castro | Makeup Artist

I don’t think there is an end goal for me. Once I accomplish something, I’m always looking towards the next goal. As one of my favorite artists says in her new album, “Complacency is the worst trait to have” -Adele. I think it’s important to keep growing and learning, this prevents complacency. As far as my career, I think the next step is to get to a place where I can pursue makeup full time, I’ve always wanted to gain experience in the runway and movie/TV business and perhaps travel for makeup gigs as well. That’s the next goal, but definitely not the end. I have a small background in teaching and hope to teach about makeup after many of years of experience. Read more>>

Brandon Hines | HipHop Artist/Songwriter

My end goal is to be living comfortably doing what I love; making music. Have money to invest for residual income to set my daughter up for her future/family. Read more>>