Success. It’s something we dress for, strive for, work towards. We wish it upon others as well as ourselves, but what is it? What is success?

Blu Rivera

Success, in my opinion, is subjective. My definition of success shifts, as it is heavily reliant on my day to day. For instance, showing up in a space authentically, as a Transgender, Boriqua man, I shed light on my community and directly influence the perspectives of other individuals. If I show up somewhere, regardless of the location, and I willingly pose an uplifting attitude, with a respectful demeanor, I consider myself to be successful. My goal in this life, is to inspire unification through creation and representation. Read More>>

D Nesteruk

For me, success is defined not by what you achieve, but by what you overcome. The hurdles, the trial and errors, the believing in oneself and knowing your worth to continue forward, and being able to silent that static and noise that can try and pull you away from your focus. The last thing I use to define success at all times is how much someone makes monetarily. That holds zero merit in my book. Read More>>

Lluvia Contreras

Success, to me, is not measured by wealth or academic achievements but by the depth of one’s emotional intelligence. A truly successful person is someone who has walked through darkness, emerged with resilience, and carries a smile illuminated by hard-earned work that with time, turns into wisdom. It is someone humble enough to treat every soul with equal respect, regardless of status, and confident enough to stand firmly in their own identity. Success is marked by the ability to navigate life’s complexities with grace, extending love, kindness, and respect to everyone, in every situation. Read More>>