My whole life has been about making things. I come from a long line of architects, artists, and musicians, so creativity always felt less like a choice and more like a way of living. I drew constantly as a kid, and I was lucky to have people around me who encouraged me—but also challenged me. The teachers I remember most weren’t just cheering me on. They asked tough questions, pushed me to look closer, and made me defend my ideas. At the time, it could be frustrating. Later, I realized it was exactly what I needed.

Creating is still one of the most rewarding parts of my life—not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard. Bringing ideas to life means revising, restarting, experimenting, and sometimes failing completely before something finally clicks. But that challenge is also what makes it exciting. I love building meaningful things with talented people, whether that’s through writing, illustration, animation, or helping other creators grow in my work as an art and literary agent.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that creative work is built on momentum. You keep making things. You keep sharing them. You keep refining them. Some ideas soar, others stumble, but every attempt teaches you something. And none of it happens alone. Family, friends, collaborators, editors, agents, and fellow creators all become part of the process.

The work is difficult. It always will be. But the joy of making something real—and sharing it with others—makes the effort worth it.

Best wishes, and keep creating.