We asked some brilliant folks from the community to tell us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Amira Noor | Model, Singer and Actor

Patience. I think in the entertainment industry it is extremely important to be patient. There have been times when I have felt like giving up after giving so many auditions and never hearing back. The industry can be frustrating and get very overwhelming but it’s important to not give up and be patient. Read more>>

Giselle Portillo | Business Owner & Student

The most important lesson I have learned in my business is to not be afraid to take risk. The initial insecurities that I experience held me back to many opportunities, until I decided to just go for it. If risks are not taken, I’ll miss out on positive outcomes. If there was a time where I took a risk and I failed, I know to do better next time. Read more>>

Aditya Gupta | Cinematographer

I started my career in filmmaking when I was in ninth grade which was six years ago. Since then I have worked on over 50 films as a cinematographer in my career and each project taught me a different skill. However, there was one thing that I learnt after working on these many projects was being humble. Read more>>

Shajuana “Shashi” Nibblett | Celebrity Hairstylist & Event Planner

I’ve learned that in business changes are inevitable. It’s important to know that all businesses takes time to build and just because you think your business is unique you have to not be attached to the idea of instant gratification. Read more>>