One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way. We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle. As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Jannette Ramos | Camden, NJ City Councilwoman Ward 4, CEO/Founder It Takes A Village Housing, Author of Book Where’s Mom?, Fitness instructor, Actress

The most profound lesson my career has tenderly imparted is the transformative power of genuine human connection and compassion. Through my love for people and the earnest desire to make a positive difference in their lives, I’ve learned that every interaction, no matter how seemingly small, holds the potential to uplift, inspire, and heal. Read more>>

Emily Burnette | LA + Virtual Wardrobe and Personal Stylist

Resiliency. Solo-preneurship and self employment are tough. It’s been an ongoing process to learn to ride the waves of the ebbing and flowing. I’ve learned to lean on my resources: confide with my immediate circle, meditation, surrendering to the process, not taking things personally and perservering in slow or very busy times. Read more>>

Kris Evans | Photographer

The most important lesson my career has taught me is to trust myself. It can be extremely easy to get wrapped up in what everyone is doing, especially with how much the world revolves around social media. You’re constantly watching other creatives and their process and without realizing it, you’ve stopped doing what got you to where you are in the first place. Read more>>