We asked some of the city’s rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we’ve shared their responses below.

Noé de la Garza | Actor

I don’t think its habits, but the resilience and the willingness to fail. The more I fail, the more I learn about myself and the craft, which I believe feed each other. How can I bring life into my work when im not willing to take risks. Read more>>

Julie Craig | Actress, Singer, Producer

Dream big, act small. To me, success is an accumulation of a million tiny decisions and actions. Consistency is the secret. The habits we create are really what determine our reality. So what you do consistently in a focused direction is what you end up building. In the same vein, if you go for the end goal at the beginning, you might never start. It feels impossible. Read more>>

Bryan Beasley | Director / Photographer

Success is an everyday pursuit for me. It can be as simple as making a list Sunday night to see what needs to be accomplished throughout the new week, or it’s crushing through zoom meeting after zoom meeting to properly prep for a job. It’s been my experience that success is born out of hard work. The “habit” is simply doing the work, and it’s not for everyone. It eases my mind if I can do one thing a day that’s pushing me closer to my dreams. Read more>>

Kohdi Rayne | Sobriety Master Coach & Recovery Specialist

Success, to me, comes down to the dedication to daily rituals and practices that support my mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. It’s not about luck, or even talent – it’s about consistency, discipline, and commitment to growth. Read more>>

Morgan Lester | Owner of Unofficial Pictures LLC

To be very succinct, here’s a rundown of daily and big picture habits that I directly attribute to my success: Read more>>