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.

Bovie Lifestyle | An entrepreneur and motivational content creator

My upbringing shaped much of who I am today. I am from St.Louis Missouri a tough Love type of city. Losing my parents at a young age forced me to grow up quickly, often without the guidance or stability many take for granted. As a result, I developed a quick temper and made choices that, in hindsight, I’m not proud of. Those early experiences pushed me into adulthood too soon, influencing both my actions and my outlook on life.” Read more>>

Chiharu (chi) Nakajima-teil | Kimonoyala Owner

I am from Shizuoka City, Japan, and I have been living in Sawtelle Japantown, LA, for over 10 years. I am the owner of Kimonoyala, a vendor based in LA that sells vintage kimono, Yukata, Haori (kimono jackets), and Japanese items for festivals, small events, and private parties. I am also an event planner and coordinator for the Japanology Fair in the Los Angeles area. Read more>>