We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Kaitlan C. Farrior
Was there a time I almost gave up? Yeah, more than once. I felt burnt out. I thought I had lost my creativity. I thought I had lost my talent, my skill. I was on the brink, questioning if I even had what it takes to keep going. Read more>>
Juan Carlos Duron Martinez
Every day, when Im feeling overwhelmed by the work and by daily life. That’s the beautiful thing about creating. It allows us to look deeper into ourselves and gives us purpose. I spoke to a friend recently who mentioned they wished they were more artistic. Read more>>
Amethyst Jones
I think about closing my business a lot when sales are slow or I get overwhelmed. Then I remember why I started making candles, to relax my mind when things get hectic. I want people to feel what I feel when they light our candles. My WHY keeps me going. Read more>>
