We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Lauren Eylise | Singer-Songwriter | WSET Scholar | Yogi In Training

In building my brand, transparency and vulnerability have always been the most important factors behind my success. Music is such a powerful tool, capable of permeating deep beyond the surface to move the heart and spirit. For so long, music has been a sort of mirror for us all to see ourselves, mankind as a whole and so much more reflected back at us. Read more>>

Soulie Kaghazi | Designer

Authenticity, connecting with my Studio Soul community, and play. I believe that as the creator of my brand, I am my own ideal customer. I make product that I personally LOVE and would wear. My enthusiasm for these designs shines through and it becomes magnetic. If I’m excited about the work I produce, my Studio Soul community will be excited. So, I tend to design pieces that light me up. These pieces are authentic to me. Read more>>

Marquis Stewart | Actor/Entertainer/ Artist/ TV Personality

I would say the most important factor behind my success is that no matter what I went through or been through it didn’t STOP WHAT I WAS GOING TO DO. I am a believer in turning everything into a positive in your life, it’s a must especially in todays time. Success isn’t how far you go but is more so dictated on how high you bounce back up from when you were at your lowest. Read more>>

Aaron Cohen | Actor

I don’t ask for permission to go after what I want. Read more>>

Lola Khoram | Owner & Cook

Success means so many different things to people, especially when you bring business into it. The success of Little Miss would look like fulfillment. I’ve been so grateful to everyone that has helped me along this never ending journey. When starting Little Miss only in the beginning of October, the stars aligned for me to bring onto the team my two best friends. Read more>>

Arabia | Author

The most important factor behind my success is Faith. I literally put God at the forefront of my life and path. I had no clue how things would work out for me moving to LA. However, I put my faith in not only God but also myself that I too can do this. Read more>>

James Riley | CO-CEO of Riley Enterprises

The most important factor behind my success has been developing a mindset of determination and having a strong will to become successful. Determination gave me a passion and a desire to not be average, but soar towards greatness Read more>>

Gianluca Todisco | Artist

Through my music I try to share my deepest experiences, visions, advices, that I want people to hear and to reflect on it, because my personal experiences may help other people to overcome a situation I’ve already lived, maybe because in that particular moment they don’t have the strength to face it and being able to talk about it, so they don’t have to overcome this alone. Read more>>

PhatShayn | Musical Artist & Entertainer

The most important factor for my success is my network! Without networking I wouldn’t be able to connect with like minded individuals that I can bounce ideas off of! Another plus to networking is that you never know who you are in a room with… one quick conversation could be the start to something special! Read more>>

James Brooks | Artist, Illustrator & Teaching Artist

Where I have had success, community has been an important factor. I believe in the power of being a good participant in communities, engaging with communities and supporting each other so that we all can thrive. Read more>>

Desiree Regina Gonzaga De Paula | CEO Uni We

When deciding to start my own business, there were a couple of things to consider. The most important factor was what kind of leader and boss I wanted to be. Read more>>

Jordan Candlish | Men’s Embodiment Coach & Content Creator

Consistency & Energy. One of my favorite quotes is from Tony Robbins, he says, “it’s not about what you know, it’s about what you can consistently do”
My brand really started taking off when I identified the things I MUST do daily that were going to move me closer to achieving my goals. Read more>>

Dima Hendricks | Sickle Cell Health Coach & Founder of #ThroughThePain Inc.

The most important factor behind my new success would be support. I wouldn’t be able to create, build or dream without my relationship with God and the love and support of my family. Read more>>