Through our work we have been constantly amazed at the incredible things people in every neighborhood are working on. What’s even more exciting is that they all have different stories, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. That there isn’t a single formula for success means that everyone can take their unique set of strengths and characteristics and turn it into a success story. We recently reached out to some folks we admire and asked them what characteristics they feel are responsible for their success.

Ryan Ward & Mackenzie Leigh | Film Writer/Director & Producer

The most important factor behind our success is being fun to work with and creating a collaborative professional environment. We are a husband and wife team who run a film production company called Memory Pill and split our time between Manitoba, Canada and Los Angeles. We have worked together for the past 10 years with Ryan as Writer/Director and Mackenzie as Producer. Read more>>

Brandon Herman | Radio Personality

This question is easy for me. It’s the listeners. I’ve been saying for as long as I’ve been on the radio that a radio program is nothing without listeners. There are plenty of factors that contribute to the success of the Herman Radio Network and The Herman Show, but the listeners are the most important factor. I am beyond grateful for our solid base of listeners and supporters, some of whom have been following the show since its inception back in 2013. Read more>>

Sydney LaCom | Illustrator, Founder of Seenee Scribbles

I am a big believer in the idea that cultivating relationships with others is the heart of Seenee Scribbles. I once tried to follow in other artists’ footsteps, admiring their cut-throat, self-promoting approaches to business. However, I’ve slowly begun to realize that boasting about your self-sufficiency does not serve anyone except yourself and can all too easily lead to burn-out with no one to turn to. Read more>>

Dr. Elizabeth Jennings | Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Coach, Multiple Best Selling Author, Speaker, Consultant, & Radio Host

The most important thing that has contributed to my success as an occupational therapist, best-selling author, mental health speaker, coach, and consultant is my ability to show up as my authentic self in all I do. My work centers around honesty, which includes living and operating with integrity. I also teach others how to tap into the power of their authenticity by guiding them through a systematic process. Starting from a place of knowing and healing myself first and then sharing that process openly has been key to supporting others on their mental health and well-being journey. Read more>>

Tyler Gaylord | Actor & Entrepreneur

I guess we will jump right into it with this one. There’s been a lot of talk about a self-made person. Especially when it comes to Hollywood. Publicists and talk shows love to weave these stories of celebrity success to inspire belief. I though, feel this is disingenuous. Arnold Schwarzenegger has lived one of the most full and unique lives a human being can have, once said, “The concept of a self-made man, is a myth. I would never have made it in my life without the help. So this is why I don’t believe in the self made man…as soon as you understand that you are here because of a lot of help, then you also understand that now is time to help others.” Read more>>