We’re beyond fortunate to have built a community of some of the most creative artists, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the world and one of the most important questions we ask them is around keeping one’s creativity alive. Below, we’ve highlighted some of those responses.
Jesse Fregozo
I continue to keep the fire and my creativity fuel on full by having community interaction and teaching art to formal incarcerated youth. I fell both of this practices feed my soul that then yet bridges the connection between creating ideas that lead to the development of compositions for futures works of art. Read More>>
Autumn Henderson
keep my creativity alive by staying connected to real life, not just trends. I take breaks when I need them, I protect my peace, and I let myself be inspired by everyday moments — conversations, emotions, even challenges. Creativity flows best for me when I’m grounded and not forcing it. I also give myself permission to evolve. Read More>>
Monica De Armas
Writing became my lifeline at a young age, and it is still the foundation of my creativity today. Whenever life feels overwhelming, I return to the page. Writing reminds me that even the hardest moments can be transformed into something meaningful. And as a Reading Interventionist, I’m lucky enough to witness creativity through the eyes of my students. Read More>>
Misha Nagelvoort
For me, a better question might be: how do I keep my mind from generating too many ideas? I have sketchbooks filled with drawings I haven’t had time to fully develop, and notebooks overflowing with thoughts and concepts I know I may never get to. Read More>>
Grant Clover
Through a lot of intentionality. I live each day with my eyes and ears open. I try not to bury my head in the sand in a moment or get too caught up in the stream of busy days. If I feel something, I sit with it. I think about it. I create mental pictures of it. Read More>>
Aida Saco-Beiroa
As a composer with a focus on media composition, a large part of my inspiration comes from a deep need for storytelling. For me, music is a response to the need for expression: it emerges when there is something that must be said, felt, or understood beyond words. Since I was very young, I remember composing music for my favorite films and books. Read More>>
Ashley Kulukulualani
I keep my creativity alive through the people I choose to surround myself with and by staying committed to learning. I’m constantly expanding my perspective by taking tours, attending events, and immersing myself in new experiences that challenge and inspire me. Just as important, I’ve learned that creativity thrives when I’m mentally and physically grounded. Read More>>
Melainey Logue
I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to this question. It ultimately comes down to what you find interesting, which naturally varies from person to person. However, I think this concept can be broken down into two major avenues: curiosity and passion. Which then leads to one other thing. Read More>>
Jessica Harrigan
I keep my creativity alive my nurturing my inner child. Going back to the beginner’s mind-state & allowing myself to be curious, make mistakes, and play. Using my creativity as a meditative space to channel emotions or memories into, that keeps it feeling alive to me, regardless of what I’m creating. Read More>>
Stephanie Rubyor
I definitely do not feel creative every day. It’s hard to keep that spark going. One thing that helps me is the fact that I love my job. I photograph High School Seniors and have recently started photographing Sports Portraits as well. I love working with teens. They are truly so unique and fun. It brings me so much joy. Read More>>
Goodness Sart
Keeping my creativity alive especially in my career as an events host and media/communications specialist comes down to feeding my mind fresh inspiration while protecting my energy. I Make time each week to consume things far outside my usual world like psychology podcasts, global event recaps, or even random theater clips so i have new raw material for sharper improv, smoother transitions, and bolder ideas. Read More>>
Ruxandra Chitescu
I think creativity is rather what keeps us alive, and not the other way around. I constantly try to remain inward and once I’m there, it all feels easier. I try my best to create everyday, even if it’s just a lyric line, or a concept I’ll later develop (or fully drop). Read More>>
Joey Gibson
In all honesty what keeps my design process alive is being able to make things that feel like a missing puzzle piece to a wardrobe or home. A lot of my inspiration derives from traveling and movement. What peaks my interest the most is how we could all use one thing slightly different, and that slight adjustment in technique can build a whole new culture. Read More>>
Frankie Castellon
I keep my creativity alive by thriving under stress and pressure. That’s when my best ideas surface—and once I have an idea, I commit to it. Many of my strongest concepts have come from high-pressure moments: my brand, my YouTube channel, and now my podcast. Read More>>
Rose Danjuma
I visit museums, art galleries, and innovation hubs, not only to admire, but to study patterns. How did the architect design this space? What makes this painting feel balanced? What story is this sculpture telling through angles and symmetry? That curiosity fuels everything at the School of Mathematics, Nigeria. Read More>>
Kavika Moreland
I often find myself keeping my creativity alive by a bit of self-indulgence and a lot of curiosity. I lean very heavily into the things I like and treat my inner child. Read More>>
Haley Bundy
I keep my creativity alive by letting myself just be a person first. Not everything has to turn into a song. Some days it’s just living, feeling things, paying attention, messing up, laughing, missing home, falling for people, driving too much, getting my heart involved in stuff. That’s where the songs come from. Read More>>
Walter Nicoletti
For me, creativity comes from curiosity and immersion. I make it a point to surround myself with stories, whether it’s films, short films, or even documentaries from around the world. Meeting filmmakers and hearing their perspectives constantly challenges me to think differently. I also find that travel, exposure to different cultures, and just observing life sparks new ideas. Read More>>
Alessandra Manias
I keep my creativity alive by staying endlessly curious. Curiosity has always been the engine of my work and my life. As a Production Designer, I need to understand the world in all its layers—design trends, fashion, lighting, architecture, history, lifestyles, time periods, landscapes, cultures, and religions. The more I know, the better equipped I am to shape authentic, meaningful worlds for each new project. Read More>>
TY MALONE
Creativity stays alive for me when I stay curious and connected to people. I’ve learned that creativity doesn’t come from forcing ideas—it comes from paying attention. My years in education taught me to read the room, adapt quickly, and find solutions in real time. That habit never left me. Read More>>
Mitchum Todd
I protect my creativity by allowing myself to do nothing sometimes. Stillness gives ideas room to breathe. I trust that creativity is not something I manufacture but something I receive—through movement, memory, and shared human experience. When I stop forcing it, it finds me. Read More>>
Alexis Forgy
I think the biggest thing for keeping my creativity alive is to make sure all of the things that I am doing that require me to be creative are fulfilling. I have always had a more creative brain rather than logical/mathematical and so I tend to not have to work very hard in keeping my creativity flowing. Read More>>
Melody Liu
As I’ve continued growing as a floral artist, I’ve found myself wanting to stretch creatively and explore ideas beyond what’s expected. I’m always looking for inspiration in abstract ideas—sounds, scents, textures, color palettes, everyday objects, even a feeling or a moment. Read More>>
