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.

Mario Cerrito

I think in order to be successful you need to never want to know what being unsuccessful feels like. There will be various times when you are unsuccessful but working through those moments to ultimately reach success is what makes the difference. When you’re an entrepreneur there are so many challenges that come your way you constantly have to be able to adapt and move forward. If you don’t have the will to never give up it will be a long tough road. Read more>>

Rebecca Foster

Evelyn Freja

To be a successful photographer today, a blend of talent, relentless dedication, and resilience is essential! Passion alone isn’t enough– success demands consistent commitment, structured time management, and a deep dedication to honing one’s creative juices and craft. For me, photography isn’t just about capturing images; it’s about continuously pushing boundaries, exploring creative ideas, and constantly seeking new ways to tell stories through images. This journey requires much more than the initial spark of inspiration—it calls for a sustained effort to think, experiment, and engage with photography in everyday life. Read more>>

Sixkkboy

To be successful the most important thing is to make sacrifices, wether it’s cutting certain people out of your life that don’t support you and drag you down or taking the risk of struggling financially and mentally for extended periods of time in hopes that your hard work and risk will pay off. In tattooing I spent two years apprenticing full time while working a late night part time job just to support myself so it was nonstop work and being treated like shit in a not so great environment. And in music it’s sacrificing money and time you may not have on opportunities and equipment and tracks in hopes to gain exposure and get your name out there and connect with the right people. Which doesn’t always pay off but the bigger the risk the bigger the reward. Read more>>

Attikus Ebenhack

One of the most crucial things to success, is being diligent even when your body doesn’t feel like it. Having a good plan, and sticking to it no matter what life has thrown your way. For me, that has been the biggest thing that has brought me genuine growth and success. I’m originally born and raised from Haiti. My entire upbringing was understanding that I was not dealt a good hand, and did not have many resources. Many people around me didn’t fully support my dreams and ambitions, but through it all, I planned. I planned when I finally made it to America after surviving the horrible Haiti earthquake in 2010. My dream started in the theater, then gravitated to film. I planned when I joined the Army as a Combat Camera Production Specialist. Learning my craft and executing it under dangerous and stressful situations. I also planned when I got out of training with my photography. Slowly doing shoot after shoot, making connection after connection until I am now at a point where I have a very solid and respected portfolio, have a great community, and aim to continuously grow. Read more>>

Daniel Neuer

You have to understand what success means to you and work backward from that. Once you have the vision, determine where your gaps are. What do you have to change about your current situation to achieve what you want? What will you have to sacrifice? For example, back in 2018, success looked like moving away from where I grew up and making something of myself by getting a professional career in psychology. In 2018, I was getting my bachelor’s degree in psychology in North Carolina. I was also DJ-ing as a part-time side passion. Being able to DJ was also a sign of success as it meant I was creating a balance between being a professional, who could pursue personal passions. However, if I wanted to pursue psychology as a career, my gap was acquiring a master’s degree. If I were to get a master’s degree, this meant I had to pause my side passion of being a DJ because of the time requirement for such a degree. Read more>>