Through the work we do we are incredibly fortunate to find and learn about so many incredible local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Their stories, the lessons that they’ve learned and the legacies they are building inspire us beyond words. Below, we have highlighted a few of those amazing folks and we hope you’ll check out their stories and their responses to some of the fundamental questions the help form the foundation of our lives and careers.
TellyGP
When you dream the way I do, it can be a refreshing experience each time. It allows you to wander without thinking about time, allowing you to collect and recollect moments and for the benefit of mental peace. Read more>>
Jordanne Le Fae
A little backstory – after college I worked a corporate job for 5 years, becoming quite successful but ultimately it was making me miserable, before quitting and moving states to pursue a career in tattooing. Read more>>
David Church
I feel like I’m most at peace pursuing my passions and hobbies. Whether I am work on a film or video project (from writing, to filming, to editing, to release), taking photographs, or even doing different kinds of hobbies (like model railroads, painting figures, or putting together a costume), it’s very soothing and calming when I am doing something I love. Read more>>
Rachel Gilbertson
Being Called to Soul Work and the Fear of being “too-woo”? I started meditating almost two decades ago, but I didn’t talk about it openly because I was afraid of being too “woo-woo.” Eventually, I openly practiced, discussed, and offered mindfulness programs through my work at an academic institution – before it was cool. Read more>>
Danielle Nicole
In 2023, I stood at a crossroads. I had a job I loved, a stable income, and the comfort of predictability — but it also meant leaving my baby for daycare and ignoring a growing sense that I was being called to something different. Choosing to step into full-time self-employment felt scary. Read more>>
Serena Strelow
My boudoir photoshoots. As a Christian, it’s hard to explain why I do these photoshoots. I feel like I am misunderstood as to why I offer something like this, while also praising God. The truth is, I started combining the two together. I started doing Christian Boudoir in my business, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done! Read more>>
Alison Sanders
Currently I have two types of days. I have admin days and creating days. I’ve found that dividing my workload up this way is the best for me. On admin days I go though *all* the emails, and I actually take care of all the minutia of being a freelancer. Read more>>
Dakota Nyberg
Yes, and it’s one of the most important lessons I’ve learned while building DMM Productions. Early on, I thought growth was the goal. I believed that once we reached a certain number of clients, a certain revenue level, or a certain level of recognition in video production, I would feel satisfied. Read more>>
Lacey Eidem
Be louder and weirder. You don’t need to shrink to fit anything. The parts of you that feel ‘too much’ right now are the parts that will build your whole future. Trust the strange ideas and the gut feelings. You’re not meant to blend in. Read more>>
