Inspiring Success Stories

By Entrepreneurial Artists, Writers, Inventors, and Other Creatives

We're all inspired by success stories, especially when they come from people we can relate to. To help further inspire your creativity and encourage you to make the most of your talents and gifts, the Creativity Portal presents the following true stories contributed and told by artists, writers, and others who've followed their creative passions into the marketplace and enjoy financial rewards for their products and services.

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Featured Inspiring Creativity Success Stories

Tigercandy Arts, Inc.: Creatively Unconventional
By Tiger Kandel
Tigercandy Arts, Inc. was born out of my innate inability to conform.

The Dream that Wouldn't Die
By Angi Sullins
It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that I present Duirwaigh Gallery to you. Today, an art gallery. Tomorrow, a museum.

"I am not afraid. I was born to do this."
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Creativity Portal columnist Molly Anderson-Childers had her first poem published in 2003. Find out what happened after that.

Journeying into Self through Heart Art
By Emelisa Mudle
How boldly creating her own heart art has led Emelisa Mudle towards helping others to heal and grow.

Making Up the Rules
By Preethi Nair
An engaging story from the author of Gypsy Masala and 100 Shades of White that features living a double life, restoring missing book pages, and breaking the rules.

Balancing Multiple Careers and Family Life
By Tom Filsinger
Learn how Tom Filsinger, an associate professor of psychology, creator of an online certificate program called Psychology of the Workplace, owner of a game company, and author balances multiple careers and family life as a "Dark Menace."

Living in Rhythm with Your Heart and Soul
By Anne Marie Bennett
Anne Marie is a writer, artist, website builder extraordinaire, and experienced SoulCollage® facilitator. Read her inspiring story about KaleidoSoul and her SoulCollage® Playground.

Spirited Woman Interviews
By Nancy Mills
Enjoy reading Nancy's Spirited Women interviews with notable authors, actresses, radio hosts, and women entrepreneurs.

Violette's Whimsical Art
By Violette
"If you build it, they will come." Violette's own Field of Dreams story began with a solo road trip to the states and a showcase spot on the TV show Weird Homes.

The Success Behind the Soul Food Cafe
By Heather Blakey
Heather Blakey shares her success story behind the Soul Food Cafe — a bountiful banquet and creative sanctuary for artists, writers, and bloggers.

Belle's Printables
By Belle Keeney
Learn how encouragement from friends boosted Belle's creativity confidence into launching her own Internet-based printables business.