We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant artists, business owners and leaders over the years and so we reached out to some of these talented folks to discuss what it takes to be successful.

Rosa Linda Cruz

I have found that when in the midst of hardships and challenges it has allowed me to evaluate my options on how to grow around these situations. Having faith in my ability to move onward and seek out people and resources that support and encourage my growth and lifelong learning has provided me a foundation of opportunities to grow a private practice, write books, and present to communities, organizations, and agencies. Read more>>

Shekinah Strong

Perseverance to never ever stop pursing your dream even when things get rough, tough, or slow you have to keep pushing forward. Patience because even when you have a game plan or an idea of what you’re going to do to make your dream come true it doesn’t always work like that. Set backs are bound to happen, bumps in the road will always be there, and even people to stop you from achieving what you desire the most. And lastly for me faith. Having faith is such a hard process to do because you have to trust that everything will workout even when all your getting is negative outcomes because you can have a game plan and have everything set out but if it doesn’t flow with the plan He has for you he’ll make sure to change it and you just have to trust that what will be will be. Read more>>

Olivia Rose

As a creative in an ever-changing industry, I think it is important to have clarity of what success means to me. Practicing patience and persistence is key. In moments of uncertainty, it can be hard to stay on track. What I can control in those moments is continuing to trust in myself and my work. I spend a lot of time trying to reflect on my “why” and I have realized how important it is have a clear a point of view. The ability to look back on every project and see that personal point of view is super rewarding. As a stylist, I am usually hired for my specific style or creative vision, and because of this, staying authentic is super important to me. In addition to staying true to myself in my work, I also find success in knowing my clients are happy and feel empowered through our work together. Read more>>

Mark Heeke

Anything worth while takes a lot of work and time. Success doesn’t happen over night. It takes being dedicated and disciplined in your actions and giving 100% of your efforts whether you’re at your best or your worst. You need to do this day after day and be okay with not seeing results right away. Delayed gratification is a term that comes with success and is something you have to be okay with. In the end if you wake up, do what you say you’re going to do, do it day in day out, and give everything you have, you will one day be successful. Read more>>

Mollie Smith

Success is a multifaceted concept, and success can vary greatly depending on one’s goals, values, and circumstances. I know how to be successful by setting clear goals, being resilient, continuous learning, hard work, networking and relationships, being adaptable, having a passion and purpose, being focused, effective time management and sticking to your values. Even though I am only 26 years old, I don’t have a lot of success stories, but I know it took Thomas Edison, who famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” while developing the light bulb. It is important never to give up; even if it is tough, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Read more>>

Rachel Williams

I have always believed that when you treat others the way you’d like to be treated, both in life and in business, then people will feel more comfortable with you and you will be able to grow a level of trust that may otherwise be unattainable. It is easy to do this job well when you respect those who have decided to hire you to represent them in one of the most valuable transactions they will complete in their lives. It’s easy to be responsive, responsible and to go above and beyond when you love what you do! Read more>>

Monique Wimbush

I honestly believe that in order to be successful you must first make a decision. Once you’ve made the decision to do something you then must write down a date so that you have a realistic time frame to get it done. Being successful mean that you have to be disciplined even when the motivation isn’t there that day! Success may not happen over night, you may not see your hard work paying off but you keep going! For me, I’ve done all of the things above in order to succeed at goals that I had set for myself. Was it easy? No! Had a given up completely?! NO! But I did reset my time and just did it again! Read more>>

 J Termz

I believe in the simple practice of never quitting. I’m big on the understanding of universal laws such as attraction, thinking, and obedience. Although “never quitting” isn’t directly listed, I believe it’s a driving force behind these laws because should you quit none of these laws unfold. Look at it like running, to improve your cardio you have to push passed the points of being tired to reach a new height in your stamina. Read more>>

Tiffani Grayes

Success is a multifaceted concept, and achieving it requires a combination of factors. It begins with setting clear goals and a vision of what success means to you. Planning, persistence, and hard work are essential. The ability to adapt and learn from failures is equally important, as it allows for growth and improvement. Success often involves taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. Time management and discipline are vital for productivity and achieving your goals. Read more>>

Jason Graven

Being successful generally requires two things, belief in oneself and belief in the mission. If you believe in both yourself and the mission you can overcome most obstacles. Read more>>