We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives and we regularly ask them about the most important lessons they’ve learned over the course of their careers. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Jessica Kemejuk

I’ve learned that timing can’t be forced. I’ve found this to be true in all the big things in life, and my career is no exception! There are ways to prepare yourself for opportunities by being the best you can be in your craft, taking the right actions, etc.- but when it comes to actually booking the acting job, there are so many factors that are completely out of your control that go into the decision made to hire or not hire you. It’ll drive you crazy if you try to control the situation or worry too much about fixing anything (unless it’s concrete feedback) so the best you can do is show up, do your best, and leave the rest to fate. Read More>>

Manvi Vyas

Architecture has taught me the importance of planning in life and ensuring that everything I do has a clear purpose. Throughout my career, I’ve learned that design is not just about aesthetics but about problem-solving and creating spaces that serve a meaningful function. This mindset has shaped the way I approach challenges—not only in architecture but in life. Whether it’s planning a project, adapting to unexpected constraints, or making career decisions, having a well-thought-out strategy ensures success. More importantly, architecture has reinforced the idea that every action should be intentional, with a strong foundation and a vision for what comes next. Read More>>

Chae Talley

I think that the most important lesson I ever learned was just how important actually living your life is for your art and your career. We have been raised in a culture that encourages workaholism and admonishes those who choose to be iconoclasts and pursue the nonconventional. Read More>>

Kimba Rogers

Connections matter.

Listening to people and truly hearing them is important and you can’t put a price on the Human connection. Even while society as a whole, keeps digging further and further into a screen, we are also simultaneously constantly searching for real Human Connection. I also know that humor and kindness has saved me more times than I can count. As hard as the world may seem….laughter and kindness is what will save us. Read More>>

Jaafar Issa

One thing that I wholeheartedly agree with now is that people are more similar than not. Even when you think the person is so far removed from what you think on a personal level, the differences are not that significant. That shifts the way you deal with and look at people. Having these conversations helped me realize that people are inherently more good than bad and our perceptions of them are usually just misunderstandings. Read More>>