I'm forever fascinated by people who follow their passion in life and become successful. Artists, designers, musicians, authors... creative people in general, face a tough challenge trying to make it in a world that values "production" more than "creation". At least in an economic sense.
This brief article is the first in a new series for this blog (inspired by a previous article I wrote) which will spotlight people, some well-known and many relative unknowns who followed their passion for creativity, for love and for life, and made a living from it.
First up is fashion designer Six Lee. He is the founder and chief designer of the brand "SixLee", which draws inspiration from his romantic nature, as well as what he describes as the most diverse genres of music and film.
"The difference between working for other designers and my own brand", Six says, "is more related to myself. I can see everyday how I'm growing up as a person, also in my work."
"I just want to show my creative work and my own point of view to the audience which doesn't know me. If they like it, I appreciate it. If they don't I couldn't counter it because it's just like love."
My daughter, soon to be 11 has said she'd like to be a fashion designer one day. Being the person I am, I have no choice but to encourage her. As a father however, I can't help but wonder if I should go against my own advice and suggesting a more traditional path... into the health industry for example.
But, designers like Six Lee are an inspiration to all creatives. It's easy to say "I just want to show my creative work and my own point of view". But to actually live it, and build a career (and life) around those words is something we can all aspire to.
Here's Six Lee in his own words...
For more information about Six Lee, the brand "SixLee" and his bold style you can check out www.sixlee.be.
Building a life around your passion isn't the easiest thing to do, but it doesn't have to be the most difficult thing either. Spending years (or even decades) doing something uninspiring, or worse... something you hate, isn't easy either.
It might not be your dream career, but one way to make money around your passion is by sharing it with others, and building an online business around it. I describe in this article, the strategy I use to turn passion into profit.
