Every overnight success we’ve seen has been years in the making. And those overnight successes are rarely because of an amazing idea or a stroke of luck. We asked some of our favorite folks from the community about what characteristics are at the heart of their success story?

Tina Lucarelli | Global Luxury Real Estate Advisor – Engel & Volkers

Tina has built her success on integrity, innovative marketing ideas, hard work, and great communication with her clients. Read more>>

Ella Sophie | Photographer & Art Director

I’ve been building my photography career for several years. And while my business has gone through different phases my core values have remained consistent. For some reason I decided early on that this is what I wanted to do and failure was not an option. So even when times were tough I kept pushing forward. I am always creating new images. When things are slow, I’ll take time to create personal projects. Read more>>

Libby Dorot | Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Producer

Following your authenticity! Oslee is actually an acronym beginning with “O” for “Obey your Authenticity.” (Followed by Serve, Love, Excel, and Elevate.) We are each a unique expression of Source (God, the Universe, however you call it) – we’re a “chip off the old block.” So getting to know who you are – your light, your shadow, what matters to you, inspires you, what your gifts are – and embracing and honoring that is essentially an act of love and devotion to Source. Read more>>

Ruthie Odom | Spiritual Guide & Documentary Filmmaker

Joy. Joy is the key to my success. I think if there was no joy in what I was doing, then I wouldn’t be very successful. I used to have this idea that success was only linked to material wealth or accomplishment. Through my inner work, I learned that my wealth and external achievements, didn’t matter at all if I had no internal achievement. You can have all the nice things, but the value of your life cannot be measured by those nice things. Read more>>

Leona Usaty | Realtor | CEO of Leona Estates Inc

As a real estate professional and a business owner, I attribute the company and my success to a few core principles. First, I focus on solutions for our clients rather than simply selling them services. Working beyond traditional business hours is also crucial, as clients often expect accessibility and timely support. Putting the client’s needs first is paramount, even if it means sacrificing your own business interests. Read more>>

Isa Ebrahim | Actor and Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success, as well as the success of my brand, lies in finding happiness and fulfillment in the everyday grind. It’s the realization that true happiness isn’t tied to achieving specific goals or reaching certain milestones. If we constantly tell ourselves that we will be happy only when we achieve “x,” we fall into a trap of never-ending desires and expectations. Read more>>

Alexzander Hershel | Designer/Artist/Creative Director/Community Builder

I personally feel that the most important habit that I’ve established is being persistent in my relationship with GOD who has been and shown his presence to be absolutely ubiquitous in my life. Most or if not, all things that have happen for my career been just in divine timing been wither it’s been opportunities such as being featured on The Hype Season 2 or different opportunities to design for different artists etc. Read more>>

Dani Daniels | Model and Actress

The most important factor behind my success is being consistent within my craft. That can be from me practicing my cat walk at random at giving open runway of free walking space. I love taking different model classes from Bobbi Bell, Diva Davanna, and my helpful model friends. Planning different content shoots with photographers that I’ve build a connection with.  Read more>>

Jamie Lee Reardin | Artist | Character Designer

I think the most important factor behind the success of my art is staying open to receiving new ideas and allowing inspiration to lead me to my next path. I’ve learned the best thing I can do for my career is to immerse myself in the things that intrigue and enchant me, like diving into a book of Tim Burton’s art and marveling at his use of line and proportion, or watching 101 Dalmatians and taking immense delight in the stylized backgrounds and character design done by past Disney legends. Read more>>

Jasmine Vu | Founder of At Long Last

When I first started making jewelry, I knew vaguely what kinds of jewelry and aesthetics I was drawn to, but had no real sense of direction beyond that. Taking my limited knowledge of jewelry and my (slightly less limited) knowledge of sustainability, I made a commitment to offering a size-inclusive jewelry range, using only hypoallergenic materials for those with sensitive skin, and omitting plastic from all packaging Read more>>