This past month, something shifted. Not just in my business, but in my belief in what’s possible.
I’ve officially reached a new milestone in my creative journey: my first 5-figure mural project.
The opportunity came where I’ll be creating a large-scale mural thats more than a project; it’s a chance to give back to my island and tell stories that heal and inspire through art.
But what makes this moment so meaningful isn’t just the number. It’s what it represents.
For years, I’ve been building Inspire To Create Media from the ground up. No investors, no team of managers, no outside funding. Just a mission: to use art and design as tools for healing, connection, and community impact.
I’ve given everything I have to this vision, even during times when no one saw the process or the sacrifices behind it.
To finally reach this point, a 5-figure project that values not just the work, but the heart, storytelling, and culture behind it is validation that staying true to your purpose pays off.
This milestone also marks a turning point. It’s proof that independent, healing-first creative work from Kauaʻi can stand shoulder to shoulder with major agency projects. It shows that purpose-driven art can be profitable, sustainable, and deeply impactful.
As I move into this next chapter, I’m grounding myself in gratitude for the lessons, the challenges, and the community that continues to believe in this journey.
This is more than a win for me. It’s a reminder to every creative that your vision is worth what you dream it to be.
To everyone who supported, shared encouragement, or collaborated along the way, mahalo.
The best part is, this is just the beginning.
Create with purpose. Inspire with heart.
— Trysen Kaneshige