The Decision Makers Series is one of our staff’s favorite because decision making is a topic that so many of us have studied deeply.

Sarah Colesanti | Wellness Practitioner and Owner

Staying true to myself. This includes speaking my truth, not settling, not just going through the motions of wanting to be successful, but living life full of passion. I’ve never been someone who stays in any situation just because it’s comfortable. If it’s not right, get out, make a change, reconnect with the passion that drives you. I believe that and will always abide by that in my personal relationships as well as professional situations. I started my business in New York in 2006 and in 2014, I moved to California and started over. Here I am living my passion on the other side of the country, and very much successful, I may add. Read more>>

Austin Alexander | Interdisciplinary Artist & Inventor

It wasn’t a singular decision. It was more of a discovery—one that I have to revisit daily. While perfecting the light bulb, Edison said, ‘I haven’t failed. I just found 10,000 ways that won’t work’. In other words, success only sees what can be done and surrenders to the process. Failure perceives what can’t be done and concedes to the problem. Like Edison, I choose to see solutions that need modification instead of problems in need of solutions. Read more>>

Sabrina Mata | Yoga Teacher

I believe the single most important decision I made for myself, aside from my work, was believing in my own power. It is necessary to keep my focus on my goals and not get distracted by outside noise. I trust my intuition and respect the pace of my own journey, while avoiding comparing my progress to others in my industry. Where we put our attention, energy flows. I have invested a lot in self-improvement and stayed authentic throughout my own story. Read more>>