Some decisions have the power to change the course of your life. Creator, showrunner, and star of the Emmy winning series Giants, James Bland describes the unshakable pull that led him to create, and ultimately bootstrap, the initial production costs for development of the show.  He explains how his early sacrifices led to unexpected breakthroughs and opportunities that allowed him to leave his full-time job and go all-in on his dream. Making life-changing decisions is not easy. But in taking decisive action towards accomplishing our goals, you are sending a signal to the universe that you are ready to step into your greatness, and James offers his life as an example for all of us to follow.

Having burst on the scene as a highly sought-after photographer by some of the most recognizable brands in media, Bukunmi’s story is exceptional. After originally moving to California to pursue a corporate career, she honed her photography skills in various unpaid internships and freelance ventures until she set her sights on escaping the “9 to 5” world to pursue her dream. She touts her hunger for knowledge and unending hustle as her keys to success and encourages us all to allow our work to be an authentic representation of who we are instead of what we think others want it to be.

To check out Bukunmi’s portfolio visit: www.bukunmigrace.com

Visit Bukunmi on Instagram at: @bukunmigrace

Find out more about Bukunmi’s Unity in Color project: https://www.unityincolor.org/

Visual storyteller, creative mastermind and entrepreneur Tre Borden gives us his take on why art is such a powerful medium for promoting social change. Recounting his own unexpected journey from Ivy League  grad to artistic producer, he encourages everyone to buck the status quo and expectations of others to pursue work that is both meaningful and impactful to you.