Hardwork? Luck? Good habits? What would you say is behind your success? We’ve shared some thoughtful responses below.

Craig Mulhall | Published Author & Medical Oncologist

My brand, ‘The King of Rhye’, brings together novel writing, fantasy literature and art, and music (principally the music of Queen). For each of these facets, the most important factor is the strength of community: the community of authors and booklovers, and the community of Queen fans.  Read more>>

Nataly Santos | Founder of Magic Market Pop Up

Community. Community has always been my biggest driver in business since I started my entrepreneur journey in 2013. As an introvert myself, I always found it hard to connect with people who are not on the same path as me. Read more>> 

Alexandria Norman | Commercial Real Estate/CEO and Founder of Visionary Studios

– I had to learn to believe in myself, love myself, and give myself grace. We’re all on a journey, at different times. I know what I’m capable of so applying faith, patience, and hard work have been the themes. Being patient with myself as much as I am with others.  Read more>>

Najah Elessie | CEO/ Founder O’daraEwa Exotics

Simply put, God. Being an Entrepreneur is rigorous and even lonely at times. There are a lot of sleepless nights, tears and moments of wanting to give up. If I didn’t have prayer and God I wouldn’t have made it this far. I think being able to rely on God’s strength in moments of weakness, worry and doubt is a game changer for sure. Read more>>

Izzy Morrison | Textile & natural dye artist

From fabric choice, embroidery design, and natural dye color–every step of the process is collaborative. Especially in today’s fast fashion economy and the convenience of online shopping, I have found that our clients enjoy the intentional process of brainstorming together ways to memorialize and/or celebrate loved ones through embroidery. Read more>>

Chelsea Edmonston | Landscape Designer

I find that true success begins and ends with a happy client. In order to ensure their satisfaction, it’s important to listen to their goals and tailor each design experience to the individual client.  Read more>>

Matt Copley | Artist, Singer, Actor

Persistence. It’s said time and time again by every successful person in history, but I firmly believe that persistence is what makes or break a career. For me, I think persistence is more than just keeping your sights on the end goal, it’s about your persistence in relationships and self maintenance (Which I always have to work on, but it’s important to give yourself love). Read more>>

Marina Romashina | International Fashion Model

I would say that the main factor for success is confidence in yourself and what you do. There are always obstacles on the way to your goal. I received a lot of refusals. Some people said that I couldn’t have a career as a model because I didn’t fit the standards or that my work wasn’t serious.  Read more>>

Phillip McDonald | Chef/Restaurateur/Surfer

The most important factor behind our success is quality and consistency. Hiring and working with creative people who share the same ethos and philosophy. I was fortunate enough to work with chefs and restaurateurs who ingrained this into me and it set the standard for me from the start of my career. Read more>>

Adrienne Carter | Writer, Producer, Showrunner

The most important factor behind my success is an unrelenting belief in myself, my talent, and my intelligence. When there are things I don’t know, I am confident that I can learn quickly. I never let other people’s opinions of me define how I feel about myself. Read more>>

Anthony Settanni | Talent Agent (Music)

I would say the most important factor behind my success would be determination. There will be times of doubt where you may think that things just aren’t panning out in the directing you hoped it would, or you aren’t making progress as quickly as you thought you would. Read more>> 

Vittoria (a.k.a. Yet Another Nameless Ghoulette) | Keyboard Ghoulette

I will be the first to admit that I’m not all that successful just yet, but I think that I’ve cultivated a dedicated audience by filling the Ghost (the band)-shaped hole in many online trends. The one that really shot my online presence into the spotlight was a “What if your wedding was…” Read more>>

Erin Cafferty | Freelance Writer & Children’s Book Author

Relationships. I’ve made so many connections with people inside and outside of my industry since the beginning of my freelance career. It’s why, after 6 years, my business is still successful. Without word-of-mouth referrals, I wouldn’t have worked with many of my favorite clients! Read more>> 

Naomi Rothring | Style Blogger

Remaining genuine by collaborating with likeminded brands and by building a supportive community. Read more>>

Cristy Mical & Amber Sandoval | Co-Founders, Mical Skincare

As a team, my business partner (Cristy Mical), and I (Amber Sandoval) are obsessed with quality and community. This collective mission is the driving force behind almost everything we do. We feel really strongly that skincare is an essential service. Read more>>

Dana Le | Healthtech Startup Founder

It’s a balance between self-discipline and flexibility. As an entrepreneur, you need to stay focused on your goals and practice consistency despite distractions. Building up this discipline helps with allocating time more effectively, which is essential to make progress and improve over time. Read more>>

ISABELA MILAGRE | Researcher and Gallery Owner

I feel that our passion for history and Brazil is the key. On Bossa, we truly care about the history behind our collection, presenting the correct attributions, and expanding the number of designers in our portfolio. I feel that our clients; collectors or interior designers, share our passion and appreciate our care about every detail. Read more>>

Jessica Walsh | Founder and Creative Director of &Walsh

My parents taught me the values that led me to success: to work my @ss off, respect people, always be on time and meet deadlines, do whatever is needed to do to get the job done well, and never feel entitled to absolutely anything. Read more>>