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

Chelsea Rainer

My success as a gymnastics coach and in program/ business growth and development can be attributed to a strong focus on cultivating a positive culture within North Valley Gymnastics and within the gymnastics industry. While elite-level gymnastics often leads to anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and burnout, I am committed to fostering an environment that prioritizes the development of the whole person, not just the athlete. Read more>>

Nick Mancusi

Ever since I was a kid, I always saw the world a little differently than the majority of people. I’d watch people focus or react to the problem directly in front them rather than step back and view the larger picture that could be. I’d see the decisions that were made as they responded to only a handful of factors rather than the multitude of opportunities and contributing elements that actually existed when viewed with a wider and more distant glance. Read more>>

Angela Holland

Doing the work even on the hard days. I know it sounds simple but success to me came from providing the best service, with the right intentions and giving it my best-even on the difficult days…especially on the difficult days. My success came from putting the work in daily, I gave birth to two babies during the growth and scaling of my company. Read more>> 

E. John Banquil, Jr. | Dad, Husband, Restaurateur

The most important factor behind my success and the success of Ling & Louie’s Restaurants is the practice of kaizen, the philosophy of continuous improvement. The contemporary restaurant scene is constantly evolving. People know more about the culinary world than they ever have. They are bombarded with beautiful, eye-catching dishes on social media. Read more>>