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.

Joey Billingsley

In order to be successful in any industry, it takes a lot of patience, dedication, and sacrifice. When I decided to work in the live music industry I started working as a Door Staff employee at The Pageant and Delmar Hall with the intention of working in production. Read more>>

VANIA ESCAURIZA GAGLIARDONE

I think success is a very complex word. I also believe it means different things to different people. In my understanding success is being able to be flexible to the different needs of the business and the people that you work with. Read more>>

Aaron Fortin

I think success looks different for everybody that works in a creative field. Success can mean that you are performing well in your job or your supervisor thinks you’re performing well or you’re meeting your deadlines and finishing your projects on time. Read more>>

Montriana Hill

Prayer and hard work. My work ethic is to wake up everyday pray and thank God for my life, and I get to do what I love everyday and thats being a creative. Read more>>

Mely Mendez

My relationship to the concept of success has changed a lot throughout the past few years. Honestly, I find it remarkable how much one’s appointed definition of it impacts one’s life. Read more>>

Di “Amber” Li

I believe that the key to success is constantly jumping out of our comfort zones and challenging ourselves. It’s about embracing discomfort and growth. Read more>>

Shobna Kannusamy

Success takes authenticity, courage, and the ability to redefine what success means for you. I transitioned from a stable engineering career to creating Soirette Pastry Boutique, a decision met with skepticism and cultural barriers as a young woman of color.  Read more>>

Courtney Hughes

Success can be defined as accomplishing a purpose but I would take it a step further and accomplishing your purpose. I think that what it takes to be successful is to truly be grounded in Christ and a relationship with God. Read more>>

Bryanna Belgrod

We believe that our level of success is directly proportionate to the way we show up every day. Not just for our clients, but for each member of our team, and the quality of the work as a whole. Read more>>

Blake Wyrick

Being comfortable being uncomfortable and truly being passionate about what you do. It took me a long time to figure this out. I recall life starting in a trailer park and then bouncing around to little farm houses that we rented. Read more>>

Nicole Calhoun

Success, in my view, is a combination of several key elements: dedication, continuous learning, adaptability, and resilience. Dedication is about committing fully to your goals and consistently putting in the effort needed to achieve them. Read more>>

Taylor Sowa

To be successful in photography, one needs a blend of technical skills, creativity, and business acumen. It is an art as well, and as most know, art is subjective. Read more>>

Ross Buzzell

As ironic as this statement is, what it takes to be successful is patience, sacrifice and an unwillingness to give up. Since I’ve started writing five years ago, I’ve been waking up between four and five in the morning to make sure I get my words done for the day. Read more>>