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.

Christy Morelan

It takes motivation and discipline to be successful. I, myself, have been through struggles in this industry that I have overcome like my age for instance. I am 51. My competitors are half my age. I have lost clients because of my age. I have gained clients because of my experience, my knowledge, my talent. Read more>>

Yenni Orellana

A combination of skills, characteristics, and strategies is needed to achieve success. It requires vision, resilience, innovation, effective leadership, good management, robust networking, continuous learning, and ethical values. These combined elements can help achieve success. Read more>>

Sarah Sommer

In one word – mindset. I believe it’s important to define success for you and your business first, then cultivate a mindset to help you achieve that success. Once I determined what success means for me, I started to show up differently for myself and my business. Read more>>

Melanie Roberts

I think the number one thing it takes to be successful is a genuine care for your clients/customers. I want to make everyone’s lives better so that everyone they touch is, in turn, made better. The more work I can take of the plates of my realtors, the more time they can spend getting more business and being with their families. Read more>>

Angelina Coscuna

I know it’s corny as hell but I live by the three P’s that are: passion, patience. and persistence. I truly believe that if you are passionate enough and persistent, there is no doubt that you will be successful. It will take time and you will need to be patient, but you will eventually see all your hard work come to fruition. Read more>>

Marquita Gipson

When I think about success, what comes to mind is hard work, consistency and overcoming challenges. With success comes failures. You have to be committed to learning and growing. Success takes time to build. Within Girls that Glitter Inc, we’ve had to do things by trial and error, learning from our mistakes and seeking mentorship. Read more>>

Megan Holley

Success comes as a result of consistency and perseverance. So often people quit after not getting the results they want, but their actions have not changed. Showing up every day and working 100% (not 50%) will garner results over time. As you continue to do the work, you’ll see change. It is almost never immediate. I am a believer that success is a long-game and you must stay the course. Read more>>

Monique Menesi

Success means overcoming fears and believing in your dreams, even when the path is uncertain. My story is living proof of this. In 2014, my husband and I made the bold decision to move from Germany to the USA with our two children, aged 8 and 12. With little money and only a vague plan, we embarked on this journey driven by sheer determination and hope. Read more>>

LaKesha Womack

Attaining success requires a combination of factors, including preparation, determination, and, most importantly, decision. I believe the decision is the most important factor because our society has many definitions of success, but deciding what success looks like in your life is essential. Read more>>

Keira Cronin

In my experience, the root of being successful is knowing your “why.” Why do you do what you do? For me, success is about staying true to this purpose. It means remaining values-aligned and working with clients as collaborators. I entered the video production field to visually showcase energy, whether it’s the energy of an event, a brand, a story, or a product. Read more>>

Lizbeth Mejorado

I think one of the main things you have to do to become successful will be practice consistency, there will be times where things get hard and won’t work out , but I think consistency it’s the key to have results , I had so many struggles during my journey but I never stopped, I reinvented my self so many times and did my best every time, staying consistent and learning new skills to improve will take you to the next step definitely. Read more>>

Celine Advincula

I am a big believer that success looks differently for everyone and what a beautiful thing. To me success is having the ultimate freedom to choose what your day to day looks like. Success is spending quality time with the people you love and making the world a better place one day at a time. It’s getting out of bed with purpose and fulfillment. Success feels like kindness and respect. Read more>>

Sholeh(Tahereh) Beizaei

Never give up! no matter how hard you have to work despite any disappointment from anyone around you!keep on going and shine your way I started with little and keeps growing and challenging myself to create and design new items for my business! Read more>>

Alexis Williams

Success can be defined many many ways. For me, its defined by the amount of peace I can create for myself and others. Meaning creating and implementing solutions that make life a bit easier and enjoyable. My success feels like having a life I don’t have to escape from. I enjoy what I do for work each day and I enjoy the personal life I have as well. Read more>>

Valentin Quiroga

I believe that success can mean different things to different people. For some, it may involve spending time with family, pursuing their passions, staying healthy, and appreciating life’s wonders. For others, success might revolve around running a business and earning a good income. Read more>>

Exodus Brownlow

More than anything, a trueness to the self. Success can be defined by so many non-limiting factors, personal beliefs and ideologies. To me, having a secure understanding of what that looks like for you ultimately leads to success. A trueness to the self honors who you are now, and who you could be tomorrow. Read more>>

Damon Bomar II

To me, success looks like pulling a vision/idea you have in your mind and making it a reality. It also depends on how you measure your values when it comes to success overall. Success is a grind in itself, but again, how you define it is all that matters. One day I wanted to work in sports, have my own hoodie brand and help people achieve their goals, next thing you know I found myself doing that in more. Read more>>

Katy Schlegel

Being successful is subjective and differs from person to person and business to business. From the outside looking in, I probably haven’t been much of a success in my business. I’ve failed a lot—if I’m being completely honest. One thing I had to learn as a business owner and founder is that I can never give up on my dreams because once I’ve given up, that’s when the real failure sets in. Read more>>

 Mariam Ohanyan

The key to my success is simple: passion. When you love what you do and give it your all, success naturally follows. My social media presence is a testament to this—my brides see my face, get to know me, and trust me even before they step into my store. It’s about creating a genuine connection. Read more>>

Panagiotis Balalas

To me, success in the radio industry, much like any other field, hinges on a blend of passion, adaptability and relentless determination. I have been working for Greek radio stations since 1997 and I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to have a deep-seated passion for what you do. It’s this passion that fuels the creativity needed to innovate and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry. Read more>>

Rodney I Hobson

What do I think it takes to be successful? First and foremost, it takes faith in God. I firmly believe that God created everything and understands how everything works better than anyone else. As stated in Romans 4:17, “speak those things as though they were.” We must speak things into existence for them to manifest. Read more>>

Harley Offutt

To be successful, I think it takes a combination of hard work, dedication, and innovation. In a saturated industry, it’s important to find ways to set yourself apart from others who offer the same services as you. Continuing your education, creating a strong brand identity, or finding creative ways to market yourself are only a few ways. Read more>>

Ronika Merl

Success is a subjective and very malleable thing. What seems like a mundane little stepping stone to some is already the pinnacle of achievement to others. I used to dream of winning an Oscar. As a person who works in film, I daresay everyone in my industry has at least attempted to dream of that, or half-written their acceptance speech, or practised their “gracious winner face” in the bathroom mirror. Read more>>

Marlayna (Marley) LeClair

A strong will, business acumen, common sense, deductive reasoning, people skills, perseverance, and the ability to eliminate the word “no” from one’s vocabulary, and a constant lack of sleep are essential attributes for running a successful business. Read more>>

David Dean Bottrell

I believe the key to any kind of success is to listen. When I was in my late twenties, I stopped getting acting jobs. Since leaving acting school, I’d had a pretty good run playing teenagers, but suddenly I’d “aged out” of my type. I was terrified, and began to meditate, journal and visualize about what I could do until this drought was over. Read more>>