We asked rising stars from the community one of our favorite questions: other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?

Aaron Root | Music Producer, DJ, Event Producer

There are many different ways I could answer this question, but I think the best one is to share a bit of a tactical story that had direct business outcomes that helped Lunar Lounge grow. Read more>>

Brandon Benton | Actor Director Musician

I Committed, when you commit to any craft be it music, painting, woodworking etc that’s when you see the real potential, you might think you’re failing but without failure you simply won’t grow, don’t be afraid to fail because that’s the first step. Read more>>

Dominic Pardini | SportsTech Founder & Rowing Coach

Working with a team of dedicated people that I have been through hell and heaven with before. I started CrewLAB with my former rowing teammates and coach from UCLA. We have intense trust in each other. Read more>>

Vita DeVoid | Burlesque Entertainer and mentor.

Learning how to set healthy boundaries with others. People tend to develop parasocial relationships with artists and entertainers, and it can lead to unhealthy expectations of us. Read more>>