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.

Raechel Kelley Valles

Success is an interesting and nuanced topic. I think what’s most important is defining what success looks like to you. Many identify success with monetary value, and while that may be a byproduct of success, it’s not the core. In my opinion, a more authentic approach to success involves digging deep and really understanding your own values and motivation. We sometimes overlook important aspects to success like happiness and wellbeing. Read more>>

Jeremy Flowers

I believe in three things you need to be Relentless to follow your dreams/goals despite any obstacles that may come your way. I also believe that you cannot complete anything on your own so having a Network / Collaboration with other people can assist with the overall goal of your company and completing projects for your clients. The last step would be Commitment levels. I feel that your commitment level will show when the risk that you need to take to become successful present themselves. Read more>>

Miranda Barrientos

It takes determination to be successful. You have to be okay with failing and trying again, taking a risk and seeing what the outcome is. If you really care about what you’re trying to do you will try over and over until you finally figure out how to be successful with it. It’s all about being willing to learn and change and grow. Read more>>

Angela Krohn

I think in order to be successful, you must put yourselves in the shoes of your clients and truly understand and provide what they need. Being adaptable to them and treating them with dignity, along with providing a high quality product that will bring solutions to their growing needs. Read more>>

Richa Kansal

To achieve success, it demands a blend of unwavering commitment, perseverance, and an unyielding passion for your craft. Consistency and meticulous attention to detail are vital ingredients in making your work stand out amidst the crowd. Success isn’t a mere destination; it’s an ongoing journey that I embrace by setting personal goals and actively pursuing them. Moreover, successful individuals are marked by their dedication to perpetual growth and personal development. Read more>>

Matthew Tesvich

I think success takes tenacity and doing the necessary things despite not wanting to. It is choosing to plunge headfirst into an issue and doing the tasks that no one wants to do – believing that it will ultimately lead to a certain outcome. Read more>> 

Lilia DeWald

Perseverance. It appears to me that everyone is a real estate agent these day. The marketplace is changing due to realtors not being able to adapt and navigate to accommodate their buyer and seller clients. During Covid we experienced an explosion is sales and this was due to low rates and lots of completion. Read more>>

Tony Castillo

To excel as an artist, it’s important to practice regularly and stay open to new ideas and techniques. Treating your art as a business means being professional, showing up on time, and ensuring your clients are happy. Standing out from other artists and actively promoting yourself is also crucial. There is a stigma in the industry with artists being flakey and I hear it all the time. They hired someone who showed up late or not at all. It isn’t a good look for someone who wants to be an artist as a career. Read more>>

Andrea Dolci Baldini

It takes a lot of persistence, passion, focus, positive attitude, discipline and consistency. Along the way you need to have clear goals and positive mindset, in my life, in every aspect I live by the principle that I never lose anything, either Iwin or I learn! Read more>>

Orlando Pelagio

Being successful is subjective — some will think of it as a monetary goal to attain and others will see it as bringing people together for something that serves a greater cause. Specifically for me, it has always been two things: how to make this world a better place with the medium I have chose to be passionate about and how to create a lasting legacy for myself. Read more>>

The Lux

We believe that to be successful in the electronic music industry as a DJ, you need a number of key elements. First of all, music requires love and dedication, so we know that it is important to be willing to invest time in perfecting your skills and knowledge. Read more>>

Ignacio Arreola-Vidal

To complete something efficiently – that’s how I would define success. However, to truly be successful, you also need to be satisfied with the result. From that point on, it’s up to each individual to decide if they are successful or not. This involves managing expectations, setting and achieving goals, and dealing with self-doubt and discouragement. Read more>>

Javanni Miller

I believe that success takes hard work, dedication and some luck. You can do things perfectly but without some form of luck you may not see the success you want. An individual can do amazing things, but those amazing things can go unnoticed resulting in little to no success. Being successful isn’t easy but it is achievable. Read more>>

Lori McClung

Success can be different in each individual’s eyes. For me, success has been owning, maintaining, and making a profit in my small business. I never could have imagined all the extras that go into running a successful business. But having the right support team is what has made me successful. First of all is my husband. Read more>>

Darlyne Alexandre

I believe it takes practice, discipline and will power to achieve. Dedication is a must. Being successful is a goal to aim for in anything you do. As for me, I’m still learning. As we know the industry is always changing. Adapting to new things as they come your way. I wouldn’t say I’m fully successful but I can say I’m not too far. Read more>>

Jessica Talley

Starting SPRING Architecture + Design was driven by my passion for creating innovative and sustainable architectural solutions. I wanted to establish a firm that not only excelled in design aesthetics but also prioritized environmental consciousness. The goal was to work on projects that pushed the boundaries of conventional design. Read more>>

Maxwell Sebastian

Never measuring your own success by someone else’s rubric. Keeping expectations low, and being happy and fulfilled with what you do in life are my key indicators of being successful. Read more>>

Corey Fogg II

Honestly I think all it takes to really be successful is to stay true to yourself and what you believe in. Take the constructive criticism and learn from it but also stay grounded to what you like to do and who you are. Read more>>

Walter Holem

Success to me, is a blend of continuous learning, adaptability, and a passionate pursuit of your goals. Read more>>

Stefanie Barboza

My career started in dance. So many of the lessons that come from being involved in an activity like dance can apply in other areas of life and to your success. I learned what hard work and dedication truly looks like. I learned that there is no instant gratification, as everything you’re learning and working toward takes time. Read more>>

Mariaestela Duarte

Oh boy, let me tell you what it really takes to be successful! It’s all about having a super-sized serving of grit, a mountain of perseverance, and a whopping bucket of patience. You see, in this crazy fast-paced world we live in, instant gratification is just an illusion we all fall for. The folks we idolize as successful? They’ve gone through tons of failure, pain, and stress that they don’t often talk about. Read more>>

Ann Martin

I used to think being successful meant making a lot of money in your career or best at your said talent. As I’ve gotten older, the true meaning of success for me is being true to yourself. Write if you want to write – sing if you want to sing or do whatever that little voice inside keeps nagging at you to do. I feel like only then can you not only be successful, but happy doing life. Read more>>

Brittney Robinsom

As a new business owner, I believe it takes determination, patience and courage to expand and grow in the beauty industry. Skincare has always been a passion of mine and I love to help others feel good & look even better! However when I started my business, I had zero clients and I wanted to be my own brand. I stepped out on faith and since June of 2022 I’ve grown and kept nearly 100 clients. There was months I thought, “What am I doing here!?” But my passion took over my doubt and I kept going. Read more>>

Ryan Craven

I recognize that quality engineers and content creators require both unique skills tailored to their crafts and shared attributes like passion and diligence that drive excellence across different pursuits. Read more>>

Olivia Chadwick

Success takes pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. Read more>>

Rishav Acharya

There are so many factors, but I think being resilient is key to success. Read more>>

Tai’Shawnna Jolly

To be successful it takes a lot of hard work, discipline, consistency and dedication. Once I actually buckled down and started being consistent and focused on my brand I started to see the results I wanted. Read more>>

Shardasia Adams

I think being successful is a mindset. Before actually breaking into the world of social media, I always thought being successful meant the number of followers, or the likes and views you brought to the table, but it’s more so about how you show up as a person. If you believe in your mind that you’re successful then you are. Even when you walk into a room full of people who have been in the game for years and you’re just starting out. If you’re confident that you’re already a successful being, then all of the societal expectations don’t matter. Read more>>