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.

Drea Rawal | Celebrity Wellness Consultant, Trainer & Doula

Never underestimate your talent and who is watching you. Since the start of my career big names across industries knew about me before I even knew who they were. They saw my grind from a mile away and if you work hard enough — you’ll work your way into spaces you only could dream of. I wholehearted believe humility is a superpower but never put anyone in a pedestal, if you do— you may miss out on the ability to truly see yourself, your talent, your innate gifts for what they are; the fearlessness of interacting with the environment. Read more>>

Sydelle Aaliyah Bhalla | Performer

This career is a challenging one. Not only because of the mental force you need to pick yourself up after every rejection (and there are a lot more losses than wins), but also because it is an industry completely dependent on other people’s opinions about you. Most “conventional” careers have linear, measurable paths to success that can be accomplished by your objective intelligence and understanding of certain procedures. Read more>>

Aryana León | Music Artist and Creative

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and grind. I’ve made some serious strides in my music career over the last few years, and a huge part of my success is due to not being afraid to talk to anyone and everyone—not just to promote my music but to open doors to new opportunities. Read more>>

Kyle Marshall | Animation Executive Producer/Creator

Learn to enjoy the journey. Social media has made us into a generation that demands immediate success and we’ve lost the appreciation for the journey. Those late nights where you’re trying to find who you are as an artist, the closet full of failed pitches and the small victories that are meaningless to some but huge to you. I was too busy beating myself up because I couldn’t land the cool gigs other artists where getting out of school, that I never stopped to respect the moment.  Read more>>