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.

Loren Guiney | Candle and Self Care Product Maker and Mom

The most important lesson that my business has taught me is that never let anyone try and stop you. Never let anyone talk down to you about who you are as a person or business owner. People will always try to get in your head and make you think that you are not good enough or built to have a successful business, or even a business at all. Read more>>

Monica Noonan | Ceramic Artist & Designer

Deciding to make ceramic art as a career has taught me the necessity of trusting myself. I’ve had to learn to listen to my instincts without judgement. To trust my taste, and sometimes odd habits and rituals. To trust what subjects, concepts, and movements I am drawn to. Going all-in on myself felt risky at first, but the pay off has been huge. The more I trust this process, the more I understand my purpose in life, and the more my work resonates with people. Read more>>

Monica Noonan | Ceramic Artist & Designer

Deciding to make ceramic art as a career has taught me the necessity of trusting myself. I’ve had to learn to listen to my instincts without judgement. To trust my taste, and sometimes odd habits and rituals. To trust what subjects, concepts, and movements I am drawn to. Going all-in on myself felt risky at first, but the pay off has been huge. The more I trust this process, the more I understand my purpose in life, and the more my work resonates with people. Read more>>