Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.
Gil Templeton
Despite the twists and turns and industry headaches that come with making a living from creativity, I’ve never questioned my choice to do so. Sure, I might have questioned ‘Did I make the right jump at that time?’ or ‘Should I have moved to a huge city to get my career started?’ … things like that. Read more>>
Audrey Ingram
I believe so. I do feel that I haven’t even scratched the surface of it all completely but I am closer to it that what I think. The more I want to stop and give up God gives me a sign that’ll remind me that this is what I am suppose to be doing. Read more>>
Anna Slay
I am in the industry that has always fascinated me as a kid, so in a way I do feel like I was born to be a talent agent even if it’s something I had never thought about doing. I have always been one to support others in their endeavors, so it’s quite natural for me. Read more>>
Susan Dickenson
Yes. Now more than ever. I’ve tried to put down my keyboard, stop digging through the public records, take a break from preaching about our contaminated water and the inaction of local authorities, but I can’t. I’m always feeling driven to write more, speak louder, dive deeper. I guess some would say that’s a ‘calling.’ Read more>>
Mike Ciprari
I’m lucky—I’ve always done what I was born to do. From the time I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be around music, play music, create, and build things. My parents really supported that path—they didn’t try to push me into a traditional route, they guided me toward what lit me up. Read more>>
