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.
Hannah Sparrow
There have definitely been days that felt like that, usually when I’m heading back from a shoot that just feels right. It’s that mix of nerves and excitement where everything feels special. Sometimes it’s a dream location, perfect light, or a couple who is completely themselves in front of the camera. Read more>>
Steven Crowe
I think being on a creative path is really about finding that balance between walking the road and letting yourself wander off it. Growth kind of happens in that space between the two. There have been a few points in my career where I knew if I just stayed the course, success was right there within reach. Read more>>
Lyn Christian
I have benefited from not acting fast in more than one situation. Before I dive into that topic, let me say that I believe personal and professional success often follows those who can deploy the ability to act fast in certain circumstances, and the ability to slow things down in others. Knowing the difference is perhaps the key skill to be developed. Read more>>
Just Zero
Absolutely. Almost everything I’ve done with Justified Ink has taken longer than I ever planned — and I’m grateful for that. There’s a kind of pain that comes with creating for the unknown, pouring yourself into work that might never see daylight. Every project that fell flat hurt — every silence after a release, every idea that didn’t land. But that pain became pressure. Read more>>
Nubia Soul GODdess (Elle Christina)
That as you get older, you’re not as desired or useful, which is quite the opposite. The older you get, the more you experience life, the more you have to offer TO the industry and to the world. That women are inferior and deserve less pay, less recognition, and less protection because they are a woman. Read more>>
Keisha Pruhs
To the creators, musicians, lovers and dreamers who follow their internal compass: I deeply understand that If something is made for you, you will feel it. It’s an unknown force, a gravitational pull, a deep understanding that you were made for something bigger. You often can’t describe it but you can feel it. And you will always come back to it. Trust yourself. Read more>>
Nila Jane Autry
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.’ I really believe that this is my problem…I don’t reach out when I should, and talk to gate-keepers with confidence. Read more>>
Lauren Cressman
Monday through Friday, I work as a high school ceramics teacher at Wasatch High School in Heber, Utah. My day typically begins at 6:30 a.m. as I prepare for and commute to work. Most days, I teach four classes, including Pottery, Advanced Pottery, and AP 3D Art, where I guide students through their creative processes and individual projects. Read more>>
Sasha Haydn
Can I just say the general light? I think I need to be honest about that. I’m in a season of major change— I’ve been taking a break from social media (ending in November) to focus on some of the things I have never focused on. Read more>>
Kris Hunsaker
Starting entrepreneurship in my teens. It takes a lot of time and failure to figure it out and there is no pure system to just magically be successful. Every person, project and idea are unique so it takes time and many failures to finally get that home run hit. And then recreating it is a completely new challenge. Read more>>
Daniel Oconnor
We’re all dedicated to having a good time. If youre looking to make a living in any capacity by playing music youre going to be super disappointed. Especially if its a niche genre like celtic punk rock. Celtic horror punk rock? Youre insane. But the one of the many things we get out of this is free drinks and a good time. Read more>>
Caleb Taker
Almost every one of my songs have been written from pain I’ve experienced or a feeling I’ve hid or didn’t know how to express. Music gave me an outlet to express those emotions and that’s why it’s so personal for me. Read more>>
Allisyn George
Honestly I admire my son. He is fearless. That young energy has taught me to look into myself and go about things differently. Adults tend to overcomplicate things and I am a full people pleaser. He has taught me not to second guess myself and to take things one day at a time, if I mess up, then there is always tomorrow to try again. Read more>>
