We asked some brilliant folks from the community to tell us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Emily Morgan Martorano | Registered Dietitian & CEO/Founder of Emily Morgan Nutrition

Starting a nutrition private practice from scratch has not been a walk in the park. It’s required time, effort, patience and thinking outside the box. The MOST important lesson I’ve learned from creating a successful private practice is establishing and maintaining strong relationships with my clients. Read more>>

Brooke Lafferty | Photographer

It’s so easy to get caught up in research and trying to make decisions that lead to the best possible outcome in your business—and that’s an important part of running any business. But it can be so easy—especially when just starting out—to get too caught up in that stage, Read more>>

Miss Karissa B. Baby WestCoast” | Dancer/Actor/Rapper/Entertainer”

I would say the most important lesson my career has taught me is not to take rejection personally and to create your own opportunities. Being in the entertainment industry as a young artist, actor, and entertainer has taught me that nothing is ever guaranteed. Read more>>