blaze (one's) own path

Translations
прокладывать (свой) собственный путь
She decided to blaze her own path in the art world.
Она решила прокладывать свой собственный путь в мире искусства.
Definitions
To pursue a unique course in life or work, making independent decisions and not following the conventional or established way; to create one's own opportunities or way forward.