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.

Sara Stanizai | Business Coach & Therapist

The things we are traditionally taught to hide about ourselves are actually the most powerful tools we have. This is especially true in helping professions such as coaching and therapy, and even beyond. For example, I’m not a doctor – but the reasons I like my own doctor are because of the things I probably am “not supposed to” know about her. Boundaries are important. The choreography of these types of appointments are important. We don’t want to blur the line between professional and client too much. However, I suspect that most of the methods we are taught to use in order to maintain that distance are not that necessary. Read more>>

Joanna Kim-Pham | Don’t tell mama/ Piano Bar

Be Responsible. Whether you own the business or work for a business, you need to be responsible for your role and your action. Be Respectful. Whether you’re an owner, Big paid customer, part-time worker, or cleaning crew, be respectful of each other- We all have the same feelings as humans. The Position isn’t superior. Read more>>

Gina Caraballo | LA Makeup + Natural Brow Artist

The most importantlesson my career in the makeup and brow artistry business, is having the tenacity and endurance to keep going through the tough seasons. I’ve learned that there are no extraordinary business folks just born that way, they were ordinary people who kept going and never gave in when they felt the heat. If this career is certainly what you’ve been called to, then take advantage of lessons there for you during the trails. They are happening for a reasons and can be your biggest teachable moments to get you to the next level. Read more>>