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.

Members Of Into Action | Grunge-Pop Band

To make it in music, you better love it because the cost of doing it is great. The late prominent music producer Quincy Jones said, “God walks out of the room when you’re thinking about money.” If your true goal is fame and wealth, then you will burn out before you get there because you won’t be fulfilled enough in the meantime. The greatest lesson we have learned is that if you love making and performing music, then the journey will be just as meaningful to you as the destination. Read more>>

Chef Supreme Dow | Non-profit Vegan Chef for LA’s Unhoused

I would have to say the biggest lesson that I’ve learned was that no one in the history of man has ever gone broke giving back, meaning the fastest way to the top is pulling your people up with you. While most consider it a handout, I consider it a hand-up. Read more>>

Renato Aruffo de Oliveira

One of the most important lessons my career has taught me is the value of persistence and not giving up, no matter how tough things get. In the fast-changing world of entertainment, it’s easy to feel frustrated or lose motivation when facing challenges. But I’ve learned that the key is to keep moving forward, even when progress feels slow or setbacks happen. Read more>>