We asked some of the city’s rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we’ve shared their responses below.

Robin Long | Lindywell Founder, CEO, Lead Instructor and Author

As a busy mom of four and founder and CEO of a global wellness company, my habits critical to my success. I strive to create as many routines, rhythms and habits as possible to reduce decision fatigue and allow me to accomplish more of what matters, with less stress. A few key habits that have helped me succeed thus far are: Read more>>

Lucios Veiga Sallouti Guimaraes | Gaffer

Having a calm personality has always helped me in my career.

Working in the film industry can be stressful when you are on set solving problems and having a tight schedule. It also happens that sometimes you have to put aside your ego and the plans you had made in pre-production because a new problem appeared. Read more>>

Aryan Gupta | Commercial Director & Producer

Something that helped me a lot in my career as a Director and a Producer was adopting an “I trust myself to do this” mindset. I remember last year when I was tasked with directing a commercial for Levi’s, I pitched an idea that involved some rather dangerous stunts. The idea was met with great enthusiasm and approved, but as the shoot dates got closer, the gravity of what I was attempting to pull off started dawning on me. I was attempting to build a massive structure, suspend my actors by their ankles 10 feet in the air and then pulling off one of the most complex camera moves I’ve ever attempted. All in a single uncut take. Additionally, we were in the freezing cold with just 8 hours to set up, finish construction, shoot and wrap. A nervous mess the week before the shoot, a moment of self-reflection made me realize that this nervousness is just a part of the process. I needed to trust in my abilities, my prep, and most importantly, in my team of brilliant and talented crew members. Read more>>