Was there ever a time you almost gave up?

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.

Rebecka Larsdotter

Yes. Ive had several times where I almost quit on music. It could be from getting critiqued , not getting into a program I wanted to get into in Copenhagen, money running out and not coming in, and feeling the need to have more security and a ‘normal’ life. Read more>>

Mike Biagiotti

I lived in Los Angeles for 15 years doing music and art. In 2003 I traveled with the Lollapalooza Tour around the US showing my art and selling merch on the concourse. Unfortunately, it led to me filing bankruptcy. Because of this I gave up on the idea that I could succeed as a full-time artist. Read more>>

Benjamin Becerra

Born Benjamin Becerra in El Paso, Texas, Fade Dresto’s musical journey began with the simple tap of pencils in a classroom. Encouraged by his mother, he picked up the trombone and trumpet, laying the foundation for his future in music. From those early rhythms, a star was born. Read more>>

Art Lewin

YES… Along my journey, I went through a couple of divorce(2002 & 2011), a 2005 bankrupcy, 1992 Kuwait war, 2007 recession, 2007 IRS audit, 2020 covid and then your regular daily obstacles that I had to overcome. Many times thinking about quitting. But, to only put me in a worse financial place. That was a HARD NO. Read more>>

Skye Amber Sweet

I have never given up. Fuck that. I think this beautiful life I have with all its struggles has been worth it. Despite all the struggles, I am so childlike that I find fun and beauty finding adventure in all. If there is an issue, I am the one who says, ‘Challenge Fucking Accepted’. ‘Bring it on’. I am a unique, kind, child-like, loving soul. Read more>>