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

Janny Ji | Graphic Designer & Illustrator

I believe the most important factor that keeps me moving forward on this journey is having a mindset of a lifelong learner. It’s all about embracing every experience as a valuable learning opportunity and extracting unique value from it. One of the most fulfilling experiences I had was working at Pentagram, which is considered one of the top design agencies worldwide. Read more>>

Gabrielle Chen | Birth Artist

Collective wellness is key to success. As one of my wonderful collectors restated, “Your liberation is bound with mine.” Read more>>

Selena Schoups | Talent Manager

I think that I have made a career for myself being the small shop who really cares about my clients, and having a knowledge of who my clients are as people helps me to see them in a way where I know exactly what their strengths and weaknesses are and what capabilities they have, and what jobs they’re best suited for. I tend to get the auditions and projects that clients book, because I don’t see them as a number and a type but as a complete and full human, Read more>>

Rachael Dickhute | Creative Agency Owner

I worked in-house, with agencies, sole proprietors and entrepreneurs throughout my career in digital marketing. During that time, especially when I was in-house and at agencies, I noticed that there wasn’t a ‘one size fits all’ strategy behind marketing. Each product, each business, each owner had unique desires, goals, budgets, rationale, infrastructure and consumers that could be better served with a unique and custom approach. Read more>>

Markus Kashouh | Lebanese Filmmaker in LA

Now, the word success is a big word, especially once people are labeled so. I would say success is a lifestyle, it is an attitude, a way of living. Of course, the biggest factor behind my success is my upbringing. Fortunately, I am grateful to have grown up in a healthy home. Here are a few things that stand out that really touch in on success. First is commitment. Read more>>

Amanda Holley | Holistic Esthetician

The most important factor of my success is my passion about treating skin! There is so much noise in the skincare market and I know that it is easy to get overwhelmed. I pride myself on educating my clients on what is necessary for their skin health so they don’t have to sift through the marketing garbage. I am here to guide you through your skincare journey everystep of the way. Read more>>

Helen Tootsi | Writer

Persistence. As a writer, it’s hard to measure success universally. You can look at it from the perspective of how well your books are selling, how much work comes in from other avenues, or whether you create something that brings joy to others. For me success is a combination of both: putting out work that I am happy with that brings joy to others, and having people who actually want to read what I write. Writing itself is very unglamorous and isolating job. You are in charge of your schedule and keeping to the set deadline. Read more>>

Rad Suvajac | Smoking Cessation Coach and Life Strategist

The most important factor for the success of my brand is my commitment to my clients. I prioritize showing up for them, actively listening to their needs, and being available to support them, regardless of their background. I have been working pro bono with kids from Nigeria, aiming to empower them in their professional endeavors. Additionally, I have assisted millionaires in breaking the chains of nicotine addiction, helping them crush the grip of nicotine and regain control over their lives. Read more>>

Mira Horwitz | Photographer & Film Developer

I think the most important factor behind my success and behind the success of the Film Lab is having a smiling face behind the brand. When you call The Lab, you’re always talking to me. When you drop your film off at The Lab, you will meet me on the sidewalk. I think the thing that has been the most helpful is being an open ear for questions. Read more>>

Thando Skwatsha | Musician/Actor

The most important success factor behind my success is my consistency and my team. I have some of the best people in the world working with me in order to achieve the success that my brand has achieved. having people who are genuinely and physically invested in you and also believe in you is such an important factor that I dont think we here about enough . Read more>>