We believe that success can mean different things to different people – not everyone wants the same thing, what drives happiness and fulfillment for one person doesn’t necessarily predict what will for another. That said – if we simply think of success as being effective at achieving one’s goal – whatever those goals might be – then we can set a sort of common

Brooke Widener

I define success as waking up, replenished by admiration for the life one continues to build. The journey consists of many twists and turns. Often we focus on the lows while forgetting to celebrate the highs. Living a life nourished by passion is key. Fall in love with as much as possible, then find a way to share your passions with others. Everyone is great at something. Read more>>

ANNIE RAY

What I’ve learned (and am still learning) is to always make sure what you do adds up to a one-of-a-kind experience for every customer or client. It should not be just another service to them. For example, I make sure the people I photograph, and the companies I work with feel heard and part of the creative journey at every step. I feel like people want to work with you when you make it unique for them. All the little things add up! Read more>>

Ava White

I think it takes being able to define success, in order to be successful, because it looks different for everyone. For some, success is defined by affording the latest trends, and for others, it looks like getting off work in time to see their child play sports… It is all dependent on where your priorities are. Read more>>

Rachel Bowers

Being successful can take on many different meanings, but to me it means taking pride in my work and always putting in my best efforts to help my clients. If I take my time planning, filming, and editing a video to create something that best represents what message my client is trying to convey, then I believe that we have achieved success together (whether the video goes viral or not!). Read more>>

Amanda Heineman

Good relationships, clear communication, and follow-through. I think being successful is heavily based on the relationships you build with people over the years. It doesn’t have to be in the form of networking. It can easily be through friends, family, coworkers, neighbors and people who you’ve met doing things you love. In the design industry, word of mouth is better than any marketing tool, and making genuine connections with people definitely leads to projects happening naturally. Read more>>

Sarah Gia Grant

Success is understanding your value, your self-worth, and having the confidence to offer your gifts in a way that impacts others. It’s a state of consciousness that starts within you. When held in the mind long enough, it projects out onto the screen of reality. In order to be successful you have to believe in yourself and what you offer. You have to have the courage to act on what you are passionate about. Read more>>

Mel Willis

I believe one of the biggest keys to success is persistence. It’s not a question of “if” you’ll get knocked down – it’s a question of “when”. Getting back up and moving forward is the only way to make progress in your field. Read more>>

Karyna Omura Torres

Heart! Doing your job with genuine love and care, I believe is where you can see your value. That long term organic growth and success comes simply when clients feel a need to see you. Not just for the service you provide but, for the atmosphere you create in where they can be themselves. Read more>>

Alexis Junge

Success comes in many shapes and forms. For each person, it is defined differently & there are many things that actually factor into one’s “success”. Determination, drive, grit, flexibility, etc. But what I believe is the foundational aspect of what it takes to be “successful” is having a clear idea of what success means to you. There is way too much influence in our daily lives that is fogging our idea of what “success” means for us personally. Read more>>

SUEUDO SOUSA

To be successful it is necessary to plan earlier, to be persevering because nothing will be easy or it will fall from the sky, save money and invest wisely in your career plan, having a proactive thinking and being committed also helps, but besides all that, being innovative, thinking outside the box and doing things differently is what will get you noticed to the point of achieving the expected success. Read more>>

Rylee Hollingshead

As I get older, I notice that the definition of what success means to me has slowly changed over time. What used to be a measurement of money, a job, education, and how well-known I was to others, has slowly transitioned over time, to simple questions that I can say yes to. Some examples of these questions would be; Am I happy? Do I have a support system? Is my home life in check? Am I there for those around me when I am needed? Do I make others happy? Am I pleased with my accomplishments, and do I have goals and dreams that can be reached with hard work?? Am I growing and learning? Read more>>

Stephanie Tersigni

I think everyone has their own definition of success. For me, the feeling of success comes from seeing happy customers. I want shopping at Jolie to be a great experience for everyone who comes in, and when someone finds something they like and ultimately makes a purchase, that is a win! We have had thousands of customers over the years and it is always a great feeling when regulars come in, or tell their friends about Jolie. Customers are the reason we are in business! Read more>>

Alisha Belton

Everyone thoughts of what Success is or looks like is different. In my opinion It Takes Prayer , Failure, dedication, Love and you simply enjoying the journey to Be Successful. Like Zig Ziglar once said “ Success is not a destination, it’s a journey”. Read more>>

Karl Hebert

I think the two primary things that have allowed me to be successful are self awareness, and self discipline. In regards to self awareness – The chief objective, regardless of subject matter, is always for the work to appeal to other humans. I feel that the deeper we understand our own motivations and drivers, the better we can empathize with others’ experience, and create work that resonates in compelling ways. Read more>>

Pamela Bautista

First and foremost when you lead from a place of authenticity you get to define success and what that looks like for you. How you stay growing and reaching what success means to you, is by staying grounded in who you are, the why to what you do. Here are 10 things that have kept me going and showing up for myself and my business. Belief, there is nothing more powerful than belief in yourself. Read more>>

Stephanie Williams

Success looks different for everybody, but I genuinely see success in everyone. We are unique and designed to succeed through the obstacles so that we can be on the other side where we are not just surviving but thriving. Success is beginning even if you don’t know where to begin. It’s trusting the unknown and being able to tap into your inner being. This is where you hold the power and courage to begin once you do you will watch the magic unfold. No more living in the shoulda, coulda, woulda stage now is the time to jump. Read more>>

Jamie Carl

I think it takes Courage, Creativity and Curiosity to be successful. Sure, not every idea is going to work and when it doesn’t, if you are able to demonstrate courage, creativity and curiosity then chances are very good that you’ll be able to learn or pivot from that idea into something better, different and possibly even bigger. Read more>>

Leah Williamson

Success, for me, is quite personal. The definition varies depending on who you ask. So first, I would say determine what “success” looks like for you and then go from there. In my case, success is being able to live a happy, healthy and comfortable life with my family, accomplishing goals and helping my team do the same. Read more>>

Vernetta Stewart

Be clear about your goals, stay teachable, find the right people in your profession to build a strong network, look for different perspectives. establish meaningful relationships. be specific about what you want, stay committed to your word! Listen to your clients and show them you value their feedback. Always, always show gratitude. Read more>>

Imani Rhodes

To be successful I have learned that it takes strong faith, discipline, and vision. My faith in God first and foremost is what gets me through every single day, without it I would be absolutely nothing. Often times as entreprenures we love the term “No days off” or “sleep is weakness” or other sayings that promote a very unhealthy lifestyles to reaching the goal of greatness. The reality is rest is key to success. Read more>>

Mo Dawodu

Being successful? I think being successful has different meanings for different people. Like everyone has their own definition that they can go by. There’s not a clear term of what success could be to a specific person. For me, I feel like being successful is getting better at something. I think believing in yourself is what it takes to be successful. Whether you’re doing an activity as an outlet or you’re working on your interpersonal skills. Read more>>

Breonia Evans

What i think it takes to be successful is motivation. Having that mindset will change your whole perspective of how you view your business endeavors as whole. Without motivation, you can find yourself slacking, not meeting your goals on time, or simply just wanting to give up. Most small businesses don’t make it far after the first year because they didn’t see the results they wanted within that timeframe. Read more>>

Faye Aguilar

It takes a community to be successful. To set yourself up for success, you need to set your community up for success. My mom always says, “you don’t dull someone’s light to make your’s shine brighter.” If my people look, feel, perform, live their best lives, that effects not only them, but everyone around them. As a hairstylist + makeup artist, in the truest words, I would be nothing without my people. They are my support system. Read more>>

Leanna DeBellevue

I try and stay away from cliches but there is one that has changed the course of our business and is one of the things I attribute to our success, and that is “you become like the five people you spend the most time with.” I have found that success is truly found in surrounding yourself with people who have different ideas, different strengths and who are driven to succeed. Read more>>

April Kristine

In my experience, whether it be, starting a youtube channel, launching a merch line, launching my social media services, the success I’ve experienced has ,of course, come from hard work and high standards, but most importantly my community! There is a passion and a drive one has to have to WANT to be successful. A dream will not work for you. I have always found that if i speak to myself as if the dream is already mine, it will be. Read more>>

Damon Rice

What I think it takes to be successful is FAILURE. Most people are afraid to fail which leads them to not start at all. Failure to me provides so much valuable insight into who you are and what your made off. Its easy to give up but extremely hard to push through. Learning from your failures, changing behavior’s, analyzing your strengths and weakness only makes you a better person and leads you down the path of success. Read more>>

Jazmin Jervis

Success is not defined by just one definition but instead on how accomplished you feel once you complete a goal. To be successful, you must think of things that make you happy in all aspects, including the career you set our for yourself. Additionally, you must always be a student in your field. Be open to learning new things in your field because things change often. If not, you’ll become stagnant. During this process, give yourself grace as you work towards your goals. Don’t overwork yourself and take time to rest when you need it. Without the rest, your performance can change negatively. Read more>>

Sierra Parker

Success for me is directly related to MY PASSION for my craft. To be successful you must LOVE what you do, be willing to take the L’s with the W’s and believe in yourself when no one else does. Personally, if I think it I can achieve it, simple as that. My passion is empowering others to see their inner beauty and tap into their God given talent. There will be many late night, lonely nights and moment you question if you’re spinning your wheels, Read more>>

Joel Michel

First and foremost, one must have the right temperament that empowers you to succeed in anything you do. The right temperament that gives you the capacity to succeed. Success requires a certain level of determination, discipline and consistency. Read more>>

Sierra Gresham

What I think it takes to be successful is FAITH! Any entrepreneur will tell you without faith their business couldn’t thrive. Other ways are customer service, money management, going outside of your comfort zone, and being able to be humble. Until this day I am still struggling with some but I know soon it will all pay off! Read more>>

Kacie Q

We often label success as someone who accomplishes their aim, purpose, goals, and dreams, etc. I think what sets those apart who attain their aspirations from those that don’t is how well they aim. If you’re not clear with yourself on where you’re going and what you want, how can you clearly define your goals to get there? Read more>>

Angie Lipscomb

Success, for me, means I’m satisfied with what I have learned and shared, that I feel fulfilled in both personal and professional endeavors. I do not expect to feel successful in each moment, but that is part of our growth and change as business owners, parents, spouses, friends, siblings…humans. Read more>>

Anthony Kosla

Dedication, ability to stay focused on your goal and great mentors. Dedication: in starting my academy I did extensive research on every club I could find. I would look up their locations, scout their coaches, look at pricing, membership and results and compare them all. I worked 7 days a week and really focused on learning all parts of the business. If I don’t have at least a base knowledge of what needs to be done or how to do it, it didn’t make sense to ask someone else to step in. Read more>>

Jaime Rose Farreh

I think being successful is doing what you love and have other people love what i do. Having the time to go out and take photos, being able to get the equipment to do my work. Being successful is having my Etsy store so i can have the resources to get the equipment i need and be able to get my work seen. Read more>>

Monica Johnson

Success takes consistency, you have to continuously apply effort to whatever it is you want in life. Success doesn’t happen overnight and I think a lot of people have been conditioned to believe it does. You have to put in work. Read more>>

Chad Henry

What I Believe what it takes to be successful is giving oneself that mindset that you are going to be successful. Success is not easy it never was if it was meant to be that easy the word success won’t have a powerful meaning behind it, It takes patience, consistency, hard work, and you have to sacrifice things you don’t want to give up on but that’s what it take to get yourself to the next level. You have to stop doing certain things and. Read more>>

Taquila Bunch

Faith and stepping out of your comfort zone. The two go hand and hand for me, with faith I know not to ever give up, to know that my businesses will do amazing things and continue to grow. Stepping out of my comfort zone for me is to take a chance even when I don’t know the outcome, but just do it because who knows it could be something truly amazing at the end but that’s when I have faith and take that leap. I stay positive with it all because I know that these things are meant for me Read more>>

Indyah Bryant

To be successful is completely up to personal beliefs. Success has never been about the money for me, but more about the lives that I can touch just by using a camera. For me, doing what I love and seeing how it’s positively affecting those around me is a blessing. To have clients trust me enough to share their stories and then refer me to someone else is and always will be successful in my eyes. Read more>>

Tamika Sturgis

I once heard a phrase that I go by that says, the definition of success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it. The journey it takes to get to that place is a lot of self reflection, drive and adjustments as needed. Then you have arrived at that sweet place of joy filled with success. Read more>>

Brandi Neal

A lot of people think you need money to be successful or if you put in a lot of hours doing what you love you will be successful. For me, I think in order to be successful you need to have discipline. It’s not something that comes overnight and still to this day I struggle with discipline in certain areas of my life. I think to be successful you have to want it more than anything else. And again, it ties into that discipline piece because there are going to be some days when you don’t want to get out of the bed, but that is when it is going to count the most. Read more>>

Robin Tucker

Here’s my definition of success: As I’ve embarked upon this entrepreneurial journey, one of the most important things I’ve learned is that you must have mentors. Not just one, but many for various aspects of your life, business and/or career. I personally believe you should have a spiritual/life coach mentor, business mentor and financial mentor. Having several mentors give you targeted advice/perspective. It also keeps you accountable in various areas. Read more>>

Danilo Orofino

I think everyone is successful in some capacity in life, however to be successful in what we doing might takes a little more sacrifice. But some of the basis of it comes within us, be honest, be respectful and kind. keep learning ways to improve what you doing……..don’t get content, Read more>>