Employers, clients, you name it – everyone wants a jack-of-all-trades creative (read: someone insanely talented with octopus arms that can do 25 jobs in one afternoon and barely break a sweat). We all know those expectations are absurd and can only lead to the master-of-none malady. On the other hand, nobody wants to be pigeonholed into any one creative role. Plus, having an inquisitive mind and exploring other passions can only feed our creativity and improve our talents. So how exactly do we branch out and avoid becoming the buffet bar sampler with a mash of half-strengths on our plate?

For answers, we tapped the multi-talented synapses of top hybrid creatives­–crossbreeds who seriously kick-ass in more than one field. Through their inspiring stories, we culled insights into how you really can chase a motley of passions and develop more than just a pudding cup of expertise. Check out my full article in HOW Magazine below: