We asked some very talented folks to talk to us about success and what it takes to be successful. We’ve shared their responses below.

Cassidy Richardson

To be successful in life whether you’re running a business, growing in your career, raising a family, or whatever your journey might be I feel that it all starts with having a solid support system. Read more>>

Heather King

Discipline is one of the biggest things I think it takes to become successful. I have a variety of sayings, that I have cut out from different places, that I pin up on a bulletin board behind my computer. Read more>>

Jocelyn Auyeung

Remember this: you are worthy and capable of success. Take a moment to tune into your feeling of worthiness. What does it feel like when you believe that you deserve success? Read more>>

Amira Batista

What does it take to be successful? That’s a great question and honestly, it really depends on who you ask because everyone sees success differently. Read more>>

Andres Garzas

My definition of success goes beyond mere achievements or accolades. You must find fulfillment in your work, make meaningful contributions, and continue to grow as a person and artist. Read more>>

Tamara Mills

It takes passion and faith to be successful. As a very passionate person about TV/film and other creative forms of art, passion is the source that keeps my dreams alive, and faith is the fuel that keeps pushing me forward. Read more>>

Marilina Crowe

The social event planning industry, particularly in the realm of the milestone events I prefer to produce such as birthday dinner parties, micro weddings, elopements, and marriage proposals, is a fiercely competitive landscape. Read more>>

Nathan Hong

Sacrifice is necessary. Whether it be monetary sacrifice or a sacrifice of time, you can’t be successful without it. For me, being a creative as well a college student, it wasn’t easy balancing academics and social life with client work and travel. Read more>>

Jackson Cherfoli

I think being quick on your feet is the best trait anyone could have. Being able to pivot and execute an idea quickly to keep up with current trends/events is very important, especially in an industry as fickle as music. Read more>>

Chelsey McKenrick

Success is such a relative term that is different for every person defining it. I feel that success should be measured by the amount of happiness that accomplishments bring to you rather than the dollar amount. Read more>>

Andre Russell

To become successful one must determine what success is to themselves and renew their minds to achieve success. Before I started my company I had to see it first and create the mental picture of what it would do to benefit the world. Read more>>

Michelle Blush

I think for so many of us, success is defined differently based on our values, upbringing, goals, etc. For myself, success is something I’ve been chasing for the better part of my adult life, even though those around me have considered me to be successful. Read more>>

Katie Santora

Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken. There is always a risk when you become the leader of an organization. Our winery was established in the early 90s. Read more>>

Nalini Sharma

Discipline. Passion. Taking care of self. Staying grounded when the ride is rough. Staying grounded when the ride is great. Focus. And having the guts to do things that are outside your comfort zone. Read more>>

Alexandra Taylor

To be successful is personal. I think every person has a different ideal of success, but the principles it takes to get there can be reflected across different people. Read more>>

Haylee Rolnick

I like this question because there are no right or wrong answers! Success looks different to every single person. Success to one person may look like making six figures in profit every single year. Read more>>

Goddess Lawrence

Success, for me, requires sacrifice, perseverence, confidence and growth. It requires me to take the time to dedicate to growing my employees. Read more>>

JAYNETTE LANCASTER

To be successful: 1.Differentiating Yourself: Standing out from the crowd is crucial. It’s not solely about the degrees you hold or the prestigious institutions you attended. Rather, it’s about your unique qualities, experiences, and perspectives that set you apart. Read more>>

Christina Mial

This is a very good question! Ultimately, success is a journey rather than a destination, and it looks different for everyone. It’s important to define success on your own terms, aligning your goals with your values and priorities, and pursuing them with passion and purpose. Read more>>

Jen Colony

I truly believe just being human centered first in your business can make you successful and set you apart from others. Remembering that we are all human, dealing with outside stressors like money and relationships Read more>>

Paige Grabowski

To me, success is not merely a destination but a journey fueled by hard work, determination, and a thirst for knowledge. Being successful requires an unwavering commitment to relentless effort, a resolute mindset to overcome obstacles, and a humble eagerness to constantly grow through learning. Read more>>

Farrah Sanjari

I really love this question because it highlights the unique perspective each person has on success. Success isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept; it’s deeply personal and can vary greatly from one individual to another. Read more>>

Nande Kalenga

Unrelenting effort is my personal key to success. There are many days where you question yourself and or your product but that is common, if not universally understood, by most entrepreneurs. Read more>>

Mercedes Garrison

To be successful it takes consistency and trail and error. Within the last few years, I’ve evaluated the services I offer to see which hair services I enjoy doing the most as well as which services I’ve mastered the time to a T. That helped me insure that I would be able to service each client on time by eliminating getting behind no matter the hair texture or length. Read more>>

Britney Ortiz

Being genuinely passionate about something is key, not solely within the realm of business, but also in the broader scope of life. I truly believe that having a clear mission has been the driving force behind my business’s success. Read more>>

Torin Hollis

One of the key components to my success has been authenticity. I think that being authentic in your profession lays the groundwork for success, and will attract those that appreciate your uniqueness. Read more>>

Allen Fu

Success is relative. Success is perspective. What is success for you may not be success to me and so goes the contrary. But in the general sense of success – Freedom of finances, time and choice. Read more>>

Christian Ferreras

I believe you have to go through some type of failure to build yourself or your business to the highest level possible. The journey of the ups and downs in my situations is what humbles me and drives me to be the best I can be. Read more>>

Kata Walters

I have had a very unconventional journey into the real estate industry. Pivoting from a 20 year long modeling career into a completely unknown world as a rookie landlord with one property to self managing 30 units across state then pivoting into flipping houses and now developing all in the past 8 years. Read more>>

Amanda Clark

Success comes down to one thing for me: relationships. The saying goes “it’s not about what you know; it’s about who you know” and I really think that is so true for me. Read more>>

Electra Stone

There are many questions you offered about that relate to what I do and what u have developed. The Amar Method – is an ever-evolving language grounded in science and personal experiences. “Amar” means To Love. Read more>>

Joanna Bremis

Perseverance and passion for your work. Read more>>

Jason Robinson

To achieve success, one must possess unwavering persistence, devote considerable time and effort, and have the privilege of collaborating with an exceptional team. Read more>>

Byron Ruf

To be successful, you have to be (a little) crazy. The idea of pursuing a career in film is inherently crazy. Every filmmaker’s idea of success will differ. Read more>>

Joanna Flynn

I define success differently than most Americans. Many people would define success as a six-figure paycheck, an award in their field, or a corner office with a view of the city. But the definition of success is “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” Read more>>

Jordan Dechambre

I think the path to success can be forged in myriad ways. But one thing is always constant: Hard work. I don’t define success by the amount of money one makes, or a title at a business. Read more>>

Tyler Walden

Success lies in the small victories. I’ve found this applies to everything I do and have done in life. To obtain it, you’re already faced with a steep, metaphorical mountain to climb, and scaling it takes a lot of work and discipline. Read more>>

Kevin Gray

Success isn’t always easy to define in a creative field, and often the creator and the audience — or the client — have different goals. Read more>>

Geoff Feder

Being a Blacksmith isn’t about hitting hot steel with a hammer. It’s the physical manifestation of a cleared mind. Being organized with the procedures of how to transform the volume of a piece of steel combined with practiced technique, Read more>>

Trinity Poplar

There is no dream too big, and if I could tell my younger self to just start without worrying about what other people thought of my ideas, I would. Read more>>

Jennifer Williamson-Mendez

Success is truly in the eye of the beholder. I believe that when you are happy, enjoying life and able to live the life you want to live, that is success. Read more>>