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

Tatiana Cooley

I strongly believe that the main hinderance, when it comes to seeking success, are fear and pain. Fear / worry that you’re not good enough. Fear that you won’t make the right decision, take the right risk, learn the right thing, or fear of what others will think. Maybe, it is fear of failure or inadequacy. Read more>>

Kal Sullins

It’s best to define success for yourself and not let others define it for you. Only you know if you feel successful. In this sense, being successful requires understanding yourself. For me, I find that success is both about results and process. For instance, I’ve always loved animation, but when I took an animation class in school, I really didn’t enjoy drawing the same thing over and over again, so I knew it wasn’t for me. Read more>>

Chris Fulcher

Success is such a broad word that can be look at in so many different perspectives. Some people look at success as being financially comfortable, some looking at success as being happy. I look at success as having comfortable stability in every aspect that works best for you. My whole career, I never had stability (I know a lot of creatives that can relate to this too). Week by week, my schedule changes drastically and I think the older I get, the harder that becomes. Read more>>

Jenna Legge

I think that successful can mean one thing to me and something completely different to someone else. I view the idea of success in a lot of ways; success is forming a community of like minded people who are passionate and care deeply about what they’re creating, adding value to others and their craft, and using the privilege you have to help others when you are able to. Read more>>

Justine Wenzel

I think that depends on how you individually define success. Most people link success with “being known” or having a ton of followers or a specific dollar amount but years of digging and searching brought me to a place of realizing that for me success was tied to my purpose and how I was giving back to my community, Read more>>

Katri Palm

So excited for this, thank you for getting in touch with me! To be successful in any industry, I believe it takes a combination of passion, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. When you’re passionate about something, it becomes a bit easier to stay motivated and push through obstacles that come your way. Hard work is absolutely essential and if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, you will most likely achieve great things. Read more>>

Crystal Lee

Success is such an objective concept. For some, success is making an abundance of money; for others, it’s having a loving family, living a healthy life, and/or doing what you love daily. Once a person defines their version of success, only then will it be achieved. Read more>>

Amber Vetsch

There is such a cliche about the term “no risk, no reward,” but there is so much truth to that. Growth doesn’t happen when you’re in the comfort-zone, but when you push yourself to venture outside of it. Every day I remind myself that if i’m not uncomfortable then I’m not growing, and it helps push me past my own personal “glass ceiling.” Read more>>

Jacob Davenport

I believe the key to success starts by precisely defining what success looks like, and making tangible goals to reach that. Before graduating college, I had a very general idea of success was. I thought “Make money with my art”, and this vague definition created a lot of anxiety in the way I worked. I was constantly searching for industries to apply myself, and questioning the work I’ve made in the past. I was so consumed with the idea of making money with my art that I stopped creating. Read more>>

Rachel Goodman

To be successful I think it takes persistence, being willing to work hard, and being able to have the mindset that you will do what it takes to reach your goal. To be successful it takes doing the hard things that not everyone is willing to do, and not giving up. Being successful looks different for everyone, but for me, it looked like a masters degree at age 23, and becoming a full time entrepreneur at the age of 25. Read more>>

Brandon Bullock

I believe it takes hard work and consistency to achieve success. I’ve been able to build an audience of over 200k on Tikkok and 140k subscribers on YouTube. Yes in a way, you can say that i have had success with building an audience on both of these platforms, but the way i see it; you always have to stay hungry and not be satisfied with your current achievements. Read more>>

Kira Stuger

What it takes to be successful is having the confidence and belief that you really can be. It is also very imperative that one surrounds themselves with confident , risk taking individuals that do not hesitate to say “yes” when a great opportunity is presented to them. In my industry as a freelance hairstylist, I had to learn not to stand in my way if and when I am asked to style hair for television , Read more>>

Jane Gottlieb

I believe that a positive attitude helps with becoming successful. I also feel you have to work at your art every day forever…..even if your are just thinking about it. I also feel that everything you do cannot be a masterpiece. I think it takes years to really gain the confidence to make yourself happy first & foremost. Read more>>

Taimarys Elias

I believe that in order to achieve success, you must have discipline, be resilient, and be persistent. Success is not just handed to anyone, and you have to work hard for it and stay committed to your goals. There will be times when things don’t go as planned, or you may feel like giving up, but you have to keep going. If you want to be successful, you need to have the ability to bounce back from setbacks and put in the necessary work to reach the level of success you desire. Read more>>

Jenny Karl

Young make up artists always ask me how I did it… The answer is actually pretty simple. I have an insatiable work ethic, passion for my art, and respect for my industry and my peers. To me, this comes easily. Is it something that I was born with… that’s Innately just in me? Was it my generation and how I was raised? Perhaps both. I’m not sure if these are qualities that can be taught, but I will surely try to pass on my wisdom to the younger generation if I’m called on for advice. Read more>>

Kristen Buscemi

I believe there are two key components to success. First, those who succeed persevere long after most people would give up. Second, those who find success are able to visualize their goal coming to fruition. When I was in high school, I applied for a job at the local carwash where a few of my friends worked. I was 16 and the only job I had ever known was working for my parents at our family business – a uniform and textile store called Kristen Uniforms & Linens that my parents had named after me shortly after I was born. Read more>>

Navard Stewart

What is success to me? Success is ability to accomplish a goal that is set by an individual that sees the project of task through. My success story originates around my business, The Scented Essentials Company. Originally starting as a hobby, quickly grew into a small e-commerce business. My goal was to produce products that would create an atmosphere of relaxation. Well, that was how I created my 2-in-1 massage candles. My Massage Candles were a huge hit. Read more>>

Brittany Whatley

I think success is measured differently by everyone. For me success means that I’ve made a positive impact and am able to continue my services after 17 years. I think my life story will contribute to how I developed my view on success. Everyone has endured some type of hardship in their life whether that’s by happen chance, people that you come across , or just a lack of knowledge. I’m a testament to pushing forward when forward wasn’t clear. Read more>>

Chelsea Nye & Melissa Shanahan

Creating success is in the details of problem solving and not getting wrapped up in the idea of success. It’s about every decision, critical thought, and plan, combined with unending drive to reach your targets. Plans are ever evolving and take time to implement, so when you finally reach a milestone, you are already working towards the next objective(s). Read more>>