Getting to do what you love? Providing for your loved ones? What does success mean to you? Below you’ll find perspectives from some of the city’s best and brightest.

Anayeli Figueroa | Treatmaker

Success to me is so personal. I define success by how grateful, happy and fulfilled I feel. It’s pursuing my passion. It’s waking up each day feeling your heart overwhelmed with gratitude. Read more>>

Christen Neikirk | Owner of Etch & Lace

Success is not defined by how much revenue you generate, but rather how you are able to use the gifts God has given you to impact and bless those around you. Read more>>

Beth Braun | Dancer/Choreographer, Dance Educator, Founder/Artistic Director

My mother was a true Ballet lover and when I was five years old she took me to see my first of many New York City Ballet performances. We took the train into New York City, ate at an outdoor café at Lincoln Center, and then saw the performance. It was love at first sight! I clearly remember the red velvet seats of the theater, the chandelier, the enormous crowd all dressed up in their finest clothing, the live orchestra, and the absolutely beautiful dancers. Read more>>

Susan Rose | Skin Care Provider

Success, in my opinion, is when you feel fulfilled. All the components of financial, job/career, family and so on are where you need them to be. Happiness, gratitude and giving are factors of success, giving back and paying it forward should be inclusive of one feeling fulfilled/whole. Read more>>

Paisley D’Jour | Private Chef & Event Coordinator

I find that success to me, is ultimately tied to my own sense of fulfillment. To be successful is to know that I have lived a life that is meaningful and purposeful, and that I have made a positive impact on the people and world around me. Read more>>