Helping more people thrive doing what they love or are passionate about means helping more folks learn from those who came before them and so we asked successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to tell us what they would do differently, knowing what they know now, if they were starting over.

DeVonte Brown

I think If I was to start over today. I would’ve followed my gut more; listened to my inner self. I was slow to make some career choices which potentially slowed my growth in how people viewed me and the work I produced. I had plenty of peers and co workers giving me praise for the work I was doing, but never really giving me a shot at bigger opportunities when they came around. Read more>>

Kristin Lee Geiger

Oh my gosh…SO many things! I wasted time. I wasted money. I wasted brain cells and hours of sleep. I chased the wrong leads. I said the wrong words. No doubt I probably wasted a few good opportunities in that list, too. If I really sit back and look at the last 10+ years that led to today, all I can do is laugh at how truly green I was when I started. I had NO IDEA what I was doing! The thing about being an entrepreneur though is that, even with years of experience under your belt, you never really shake that feeling or know 100% what you’re doing. Read more>>

Imani Peterkin

Good question! If I could start over there are a thousand things I would have done differently. There are two major things I would have done differently with the first one being JUST DO IT. Don’t second guess yourself, do not overthink the process. by doing these things you are slowing down your progress. In addition, holding off on doing something for your business could mean you leave the door open for someone else to act on the vision that you have. Read more>>

Samantha Keenan

If I got the opportunity to start all over, I would know my worth. I would believe in my product and my ability to deliver quality and creativity that cannot be replicated, and I would earn what I now know that I am worth. I am part of a large and growing community of passionate artists and entrepreneurs who I see undervaluing themselves daily. I know the time and effort that my product takes to produce, and there will only ever be one of me who can create what I can. Read more>>

Keya Martin

If I were to start over, I’d likely opt for establishing a brand that’s more budget-friendly to connect with a broader audience. Building a luxury brand is both demanding and expensive. You need to understand the language, ensure the imagery is spot-on, and the investment required to develop the pieces can be quite substantial. Read more>>