Chris Farber Creative Cast

Writer and Illustrator Christopher Noxon lives life on a lot of levels - he's a fierce activist, he's a smart and sensitive intellectual, he's a loving father and homemaker, and he's an accomplished artist through his books and illustrations. Finding the through-line of these facets has been a matter of finding balance, being honest, and being open about what he believes, what he sees, and who he is. Hear about his great journey on this week's episode.

Photographer Jason Bell has created a body of work that has clarity, vision and brilliance. He hasn't built it through luck or good fortune, but rather by envisioning a career path, and systematically working hard on both his artistic aptitudes and his professional sensibilities. Listen along as he describes his process for being both an artist and a professional.

Knife maker Chelsea Miller just wants to be happy. And she is, ever since she made a wish as a child for happiness and never looked back. That positivity has been the cornerstone of a life built on hard work, trial and error, taking chances, and taking the time to explore her path. Listen to how she has made a career for herself through ups and downs by holding onto that simple tenant - be happy.

Director Rachel Fleit is driven. She has a positivity to her that comes through in her inventiveness and perseverance. And she knows herself, how she likes to work, and how to get things done. It's all come from years and years of hammering on her craft as a storyteller. And spiritual guidance from Oprah. Hear her tell the exciting and inspiring tale of her career.

Director Santiago Suarez had a storied career as a tabletop commercial director, starting under the tutelage of Elbert Budin of Ampersand Productions, progressing into his own commercial studio working at the height of the industry. To hear him tell it, it's just the story of a young kid who struggled in school and found he had a knack for something, and never looked back.

Ben Toth wears many hats - composer, performer, producer, and realtor. And he applies himself to all of them with a mix of talent, discipline, focus and passion. Hear how he navigates everything from his daily habits to his exciting new ventures.

Brooklyn-based photographer Shannon Greer lives an enviable life - he has a successful career, he's the proprietor of restaurants and an inn with his parter, painter Charlotta Janssen, and he even finds time to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And he does it all with an upbeat and happy disposition that feels like sunshine. Hear his thoughts on building the career, and life, you want.

Photographer Robert Clark recently published his 50th story in National Geographic magazine. He owns a photo studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He's had a storied career. But all throughout, he's had his challenges, ups and downs. Hear how he has worked through them all to persevere and create an epic body of work.