We asked folks to tell us about the most important decisions they’ve made along their journey and have shared some of the highlights below.

tai. kun | Hip Hop Producer

After studying Film & Broadcasting in school, I really thought I was going to work in movies. I was making music on the side when I met a 2nd AC on this music video shoot I was working my first year in LA. I’ll never forget what he told me, because his face got cold, like he was telling me something he shouldn’t say aloud. Read more>>

Mary Jo Santander | Yoga Instructor

The single most important decision for myself and Annalise was deciding to open up with a business partner and not as a sole owner. Myself and my partner both knew that opening a yoga studio was going to be a lot of work. We both knew it needed to be a shared work load if it was ever going to become a reality. 1 year into our opening has proved that we were correct in our assumption. It took many hours of hard team work to get the doors open. Read more>>

Payton Blyden` | Social Media Influencer & Content Creator

The single most important decision I made that contributed to my success was not quitting Youtube and being more open and transparent about my life to my subscribers. After graduating from UCLA in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, I had to decide between pursuing graduate school or committing to being a content creator full-time. On Youtube, I had been producing content on my channel since high school that included hair, makeup, and my transition from high school to college. Read more>>

Blaxz Alexander | Photographer & Creative Director

Thank you for taking the time out to read my perspective. One of the most important decisions I’ve made that continues to contribute to my success is always following my inner voice when faced with a project, potential client, or life decision. Many times, we as business owners or creators tend to take advantage of any opportunity that comes our way regardless of our internal feelings. I’ve learned that the best work I produce comes when my inner world is in alignment with the actions that I’m taking. Read more>>

Valerie Seid | Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Book Club Enthusiast, Lifelong Skier & Adventurer

Eighteen years ago I made a personal commitment to my own health and wellness, due to ongoing struggles with obesity and acute stress/anxiety. Subsequently, I am building two companies, Pardigm and Volofit, in the health and wellness space. I decided to channel my passion from those experiences to help others live better, healthier and happier lives. Read more>>