We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Mika Fowler | Hairstylist

I believe everything useful even its not belong to your business directory Also young people are great idea source. If you are already in the business for long time, you better watch what young kids doing or interesting. Read more>>

Rudy Aljabban | General Manager

Excellent service. Our client’s satisfaction and experience is the most important factor to any successful business. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and work with various personalities, so it’s important to be understanding to each client. Read more>>

Chris Anthony Lansdowne | Voice Actress

I have been a voice actor for almost 40 years, I have had great success in it and also many disappointments. I feel all of it is very important to my journey and success as a voice actor.
I believe in my heart that I have survived for so long in a very competitive business, is because of my love for people, my perseverance and my faith. Read more>>

Marina Kokush | Cofounder of Declick Agency

What’s at the core of our brand’s success? It’s people – our remarkable team and the power of seamless communication. Our dynamic co-founder, Alison, and I form a strategic partnership where her marketing finesse complements my hands-on approach to creating captivating digital experiences. Read more>>

Jarrett Austin Brown | Actor, Dancer, Writer, Director & Producer

My willingness to take risks, push myself, and, if I fail, refine and try again lives within me. Failure resides in comfort, but success thrives in fear. Therefore, don’t be your own glass ceiling. At a young age, I found success in dance not only through talent but also through my relentless pursuit of risk-taking and the enhancement of my arsenal of styles. Read more>>

Santini Anguiano | Wardrobe Stylist & Dancer/Choreographer

Consistency. It will beat talent every time, you can be the most talented, creative person but if you’re not consistent in your craft you’ll get no where Read more>>

Anahit Ghazaryan | Fashion Designer & Founder

The most important factor behind the success of Anahit Ghazaryan and her brand, Anahit Fashiondrug, lies in her unparalleled ability to think outside the box and bring a unique perspective to the field of fashion. From a young age, Anahit demonstrated her creativity and individuality by crafting her own designs on store-bought clothing. Read more>>

Nick Anthony | Content Creator, Photographer, & Videographer

Theres a lot that plays into the success of my brand. The most important factor behind all of my success is my determination and drive. When i want something, i’m going to make sure i get it even if it seems to be the impossible. My drive for constantly wanting to work and put my creative abilities to its best use is what fuels me and my success. Read more>>

Caity-Shea Violette | Playwright & Screenwriter

I think of resiliency as my superpower. I rarely get things on the first try, so I’ve had countless opportunities to strengthen my resiliency like a muscle. After listening to Sarah Lewis’ TED talk about “near win,” moments when you get close to your goal but ultimately lose, I decided to stubbornly, forcefully celebrate them in my life. Read more>>

Zane York | Writer, Agent, & Artist

For me it really comes down to two things: 1. being an initiative based person and 2. a desire to excel at things I love. Too often people believe things will just happen* to them or manifest based on how much they love their passions but in reality, it takes knocking on doors, shaking hands, and being unafraid to follow your intuition with action. Read more>>

M Otto Sturm | K9 behavioral health and training expert / human success conditioning specialist

Holding yourself to a higher standard thank anyone could ever expect from you from the outside Read more>>

Jamaal Lewis | Model/Actor

Consistency, having tough skin and the ability to never give up regardless the circumstances life throws at you Read more>>

Sarah Oh | Photographer

There have been so many micro-moments in my life that I believe aligned to bring me to where I am today. And one of the, not-so-micro moments is marrying my husband–the other half of Sarah Oh Photography. Steven runs our videography department, Juneday Films. Read more>>

Jeff Greenleaf | Production Music for TV

Whenever I think about my success in the music business (writing production music for TV shows), I always think about persistence. There were so many times when I could have given up, but I always moved forward. It would have been so easy to view music as a hobby and give up on my dreams. To some extent, I did when I decided to become a teacher full time. Read more>>

Lex Orozco -Cabral Orozco- Cabral | Union Costume Designer , Working Actor Working Model

For me the most important factor of my success is authenticity. Real Latino boy meets real authentic Mundo. I am fully transparent with my sexuality my views, my outlook . I am unapologetically Mexican. I am Polarizing I am controversial, but it’s not forced. I am this person. I don’t think I’m relatable, but I’m accessible , and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Read more>>

Fabrizio Bianconi | Restaurant Owner and Operator

Our guests really understand authenticity. Some of our regulars are incredibly well-traveled people that have dined at some of the best restaurants on the planet. They appreciate the quality that we offer. We believe in less ingredients – organic, if possible, hormone and antibiotic free – and highlighting the ingredients to showcase beautiful flavors. Read more>>

Zachary Santolaya | Actor, Writer, Director, & Vocal Instructor

I cant’ stress this enough… Keep going. There have been times where I was close to achieving something great and I fell short. It’s so hard to not let your hopes go when you fail, but as cheesy as it sounds, failure plays a part in your path to success. Without my inner voice yelling at me to “KEEP GOING” I don’t think I would have received any opportunities to succeed. Read more>>

Anne Geng | Filmmaker, Producer

My deep passion and dedication to my work as a filmmaker and producer consistently drive me towards success. I’ve been in love with movies since my childhood, and I hold an enduring love for the process of creating and crafting them. Every film I produce is more than just a project; it’s an expression of my gratitude to an art form that continually gifts me with endless inspiration and fulfillment. Read more>>