We asked some of the city’s hidden gems to tell us about what they feel is the most important factor behind their success.

Xianming Sang | Architect, Exhibition Designer & Builder

The most important factor behind our success is our unwavering commitment to sustainability and adaptability in design. By consistently prioritizing these principles, we have built a reputation for innovative and responsible architecture. Read more>>

Kaj Maloney | Co-Owner Habitat Home & Garden

I believe the key to our business/brand’s success is the personal approach we take with our clients. I think a lot of our competitors in the industry treat their client’s as just a number on a spreadsheet and that is the complete opposite of how we think. Read more>>

Jove Meyer | Event Planner and Designer

Authenticity is key, being fully myself and sharing my art and talents as my true self is the key to my success, along with hard work and kindness of course! I spent much of my life hiding myself to please others, my family, my community, and the religion I was raised in. Read more>>

Chloe Street | Life Strategist, Leadership Coach, Wellness Consultant

Success isn’t just about outputs, numbers, or accolades. The true measurement of my success is something far more rewarding – how many people can I bring with me along the way. Read more>>

kat zammuto | Actor/Podcaster/Entrepr

The most important important factor for sure is persistence; being an entrepreneur/business owner is not easy by any means and it is a way paved with obstacles. The fact that I believe in myself and my projects wholeheartedly always keeps me going even in the hardest times. Read more>>

Shuyi Li | Motion Graphic Designer

I believe that having clear goals has been an important factor in my success so far. I have always had a vision for my career and have been aware of what I want for years. Throughout my career development, this has helped me a lot when facing challenges in my life. Read more>> 

Niko Beth

I think like most things in life, success all comes down to balance. Both joy and despair are integral parts of the human experience, and therefore entrepreneurship as well. Read more>>

Chelsea Toler

Chelsea Toler – Co-Founder, Co-CEO, & Chief Impact Officer of Logictry. As the Co-CEO and Chief Impact Officer of Logictry, our company is on a mission to scale the world’s wisdom to give everyone the power of choice. We have a vision to provide global access to agency and opportunity. Read more>>

Marie Spieldenner

The most important factor behind my success has to be my authenticity. Over the last 8 years of living in Los Angeles, I have had to not only physically grow up (from fresh 18 years old to my present age) but also emotionally evolve how I want to move through this world. Read more>>

Shuyi Li | Motion Graphic Designer

I believe that having clear goals has been an important factor in my success so far. I have always had a vision for my career and have been aware of what I want for years. Throughout my career development, this has helped me a lot when facing challenges in my life. Read more>>

Niko Beth

I think like most things in life, success all comes down to balance. Both joy and despair are integral parts of the human experience, and therefore entrepreneurship as well. Recognizing those peaks and valleys and learning to ride them out in stride; while knowing that everything is in flux and nothing is permanent is the key to true success. Read more>>

Chelsea Toler

Chelsea Toler – Co-Founder, Co-CEO, & Chief Impact Officer of Logictry. As the Co-CEO and Chief Impact Officer of Logictry, our company is on a mission to scale the world’s wisdom to give everyone the power of choice. We have a vision to provide global access to agency and opportunity. Read more>>

Marie Spieldenner

The most important factor behind my success has to be my authenticity. Over the last 8 years of living in Los Angeles, I have had to not only physically grow up (from fresh 18 years old to my present age) but also emotionally evolve how I want to move through this world. Read more>>