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.

Ericco | Artist

Conveying to each customer that,every client is special to me. Read more>>

Daria and Maria Vasilieva | Fashion designers

Definitely our habit to workaholism! Our love for hard work is what keeps us going in both life and business. We believe that putting in the hours and staying disciplined are key to our success. We don’t really take breaks because we’re passionate about what we do – our business. Read more>>

Keegan Kreutzer | Owner & Coach – SayLess Ftiness

I have a great deal of structure in my life. My morning routine remains the same. I wake up a couple hours before my first sessions to allow myself ample amount of time to meditate, eat breakfast, read, pray and do some manifesting. Read more>>

Chef Suela | Executive Chef & Entreprenuer

Thats a great question! I have a ton of new habits that I feel I have learned during my journey, but the one I would like to focus on is the “Entrprenuerial Mindset”. We all tend to solve problems as they arise as a habit. During my journey, I have had to learn the habit of applying more questions to any potential solution. Read more>>

Lachia Richards | Content Creator & Visual Artist

The habits I feel that have helped me succeed would definitely be three things: my eye for detail, my perfectionist mindset, and my work ethic. All of these habits were without a doubt instilled in me because of who my parents are, and I am forever grateful for them. Read more>>

Jordan Leicht | Saxophonist, Composer, Performer, Educator

Getting up early, getting quality sleep, eating relatively healthy, and getting at least a moderate amount of exercise each week. Creativity flows from a healthy happy brain, and these actions help foster a healthy and happy brain. Read more>>

Nicole Butler | Chief Bibliophile

The habits that make my business successful is dedicating time to working on business tasks and staying focus. ANother habit is to reserach at least once a week about your industry for tips, ideas, and collaborations. Lastly, passion will always drive your business to succeed.  Read more>>

Elena Cataraga | Vocalist for InfectedRain

I think what helps me succeed, specifically in this industry is staying true to myself and my beliefs. Working hard, no matter where I am. Read more>>

Eli Bramnick | Touring/Studio Guitarist & Music Director

Something that I realized shortly after working in the music industry in LA is that I need to set myself up as best I can so that opportunities start coming to me. Everything I can do, sending cold emails/DMs to artists and music directors, reaching out for coffee meetings. Read more>>

Annie Clougherty | Real Estate Advisor

Being consistent. In my business there is over an 80% failure rate. That is because people do not know how to wake up and consistently work, look for conversations and the hustle of the 7 days a week can be a grind for most. But when you are consisent, the days and weeks add up and although it takes a few years, success will follow. Read more>>

Ranya Khoury | Streaming Director, US Spinnin’ Records | US Commercial Marketing & Partnerships, Spinnin’ Records

In the realm of music (and entertainment in general), there’s often a blurred line between work and personal life; the traditional 9-5 structure isn’t really applicable. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging, which is why I attribute much of my success to my daily non-negotiable habits. I tend to prioritize these habits in the mornings: Read more>>