Hardwork? Luck? Good habits? What would you say is behind your success? We’ve shared some thoughtful responses below.

Sabrina Reyes | Dancer & Coach

A slogan, that people often use to describe my personality is: Never give up! It’s true, I can identify myself a lot with this slogan. It’s already a challenge to start something new (like your own business), and a most people never ever start. But the real flex for me is to not give up! There will be so many challenges and tough times, things you never did before, or things you don’t know…and this is where a lot of people who actually started also give up. Read more>>

Jenna & Emily Spets | A photography duo who specialize in weddings, engagements, and boudoir

The most important factor to us has always been showing kindness and respect to every single person we work with, including each other! There’s no point in building your business around working with different people all of the time if you’re not going to do everything with kindness and respect. Read more>>

IIWAA | Recording Artist & Songwriter

Authenticity is directly linked to my success — I’m never burnt out maintaining a fake persona. Instead I cultivated this icon, IIWAA that takes shape from all the best parts of me. How I interact with fans, my wardrobe, every note I sing, it’s all from an informed place. Read more>>

eric cadette | Writer, Fashion Designer, & Illustrator

Outside of myself is always a desire to be connected to other things and people. Without possession, I’d desire to hold special places in my life for the things that bring me peace and joy. Read more>>

Andrea Pass | Public Relations Professional

Throughout my entire career, my most important factor has been my authenticity. I am honest with everyone I meet and this translates to a successful relationships with clients and contacts of Andrea Pass Public Relations. While others in my field tell clients or prospective clients what they want to hear, I clearly explain the PR process, how it works, what is and is not attainable and how we achieve press goals. Read more>>

Michaela Daystar | Reiki Teacher & Mentor

I would say the most important factor in the forward successful momentum of my business/private practice is the willingness to be honest and transparent about my values, the way those values shape how I run my business and who I serve, and the vulnerability required to lead with my heart and values firmly guiding me. Read more>>

Taylor Victoria | Artist

I contribute the success of my business and my brand to my ability to remain playful and connected. I view creativity as a relationship that needs to be nurtured. Like any relationship, creativity needs intentional time, presence, and care for there to be continual growth. Read more>>

Clay & Susan Caldwell | Founders, Caldwell County BBQ

Susan: “Clay and I knew that this was a huge risk to start a business. We put everything we had into this thing, and there were a lot of naysayers. Looking back I said to Clay “do you realize we started a business and opened the doors with almost zero employees?” Read more>>

fiona frills | CEO/founder

So many people say passion I fully believe in persistence. The amount of days you’re going to want to get up & not work is going to be surprising. Showing up and doing the work is the most fulfilling and rewarding thing you can do. Saying I’ll do it tomorrow can I add up quickly. Read more>>