What drives your success?

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

She Mack | Beauty Influencer & Makeup Artist

During my journey as makeup artist, I have known to believe that client relationships and networking are fundamental to my success. Building strong, personal relationships with clients is essential. When I work with someone, it’s not just about applying a little glam here and a little shimmer there, it’s about understanding their needs and preferences. Read more>>

GAQUICHA BRILLIANT GIFT | handmade candles and jewelry

Gaquicha is a handmade brand, created with the purpose of giving brilliance and authenticity. Her designs are inspired by organic materials, evoking emotions, materializing dreams, promoting well-being and raising women’s self-esteem. Read more>>

Harry McLaughlin | Music Artist, Creative Activist And Free Spirit

What I have realized through self exploration and growing my spirit is that success is defined by accomplishing and continuing to accomplish and expand upon the goals you set. With that in mind, the most important factor for my success has and will always be merging my passion with how I want and deserve to live my life. Read more>>  

Jessica Dean | Mobile Mixologist

The most important factor behind my success is being consistent. Consistency is the key in my field because you have to be able to deliver the same good taste and good feeling with every drink that’s being made . I’m constantly on Facebook and Instagram looking and catching the new trends of drinks being made to stay updated and relevant. Read more>>

Ash Maynor | Producer / Multi-instrumentalist

I’ve certainly faced numerous setbacks while building deathx_xhead. Many musicians and producers encounter this reality while climbing the industry mountain. However, it’s important to remember to get back up, no matter how difficult or insurmountable the obstacle may seem. Read more>>

Mariela Duval | Newborn and maternity photographer as well as pharmacist.

I think the most important reason for my success is the passion I feel for what I do. I absolutely love photographing babies and pregnant mammas and truly feel honored when people trust me to document these special and fleeting moments. I am passionate about helping families have a constant reminder of the love they feel for each other and their new family by creating art work that they can display in their homes. Read more>>

Ariana Colonel | Content Creator & Fashion Stylist

The most important factor behind my “success”, was believing in myself. Posting on social media was never a problem the problem lied within sharing my passion for fashion and the opinions that others may have on my content. The thought of that brought down my confidence, until I sat down with myself and broke down why I felt that way about social media and others opinion. Read more>>

David Gerson | Referee, Postive Sports Advocate and Marketing Executive

I try to be humble, approachable and fun. I try to explain very tedious and often confusing topics in an energetic and enaging way that appeals to people of all ages. Most people never read the “Laws of the Game”, including referees. Now people have a quick and easy way to learn the rules that govern the most popular sport in the world. Read more>>

Einat Shinar | Nutrition, Wellness Coach and a Menopause Specialist

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is that I am not just a coach; I have been my ideal client. I have experienced exactly what she is going through, so I can completely understand her. Coming from the same place of pain, frustration, and disbelief that I, too, could make it happen for myself has been an incredible way to immediately connect with my clients. Read more>>

Sarita Scott | Owner/Lead Confectioner

The most important factor behind my success would be passion truly loving what I do by baking with a heart and hands that care… The most important factor behind the success of my brand would be putting smiles on client’s faces through their stomachs. Read more>>

RoJay Armstead | Radio/TV Personality & Production Coordinator

I believe just being professional and doing “good business” goes a long way. I feel that I have worked on my name and built my reputation around my character, so that old saying “treat people the way you want to be treated” will never grow old or be false. Read more>>

Corporal Quigg | Manager Buyer/Seller

We at Vinyl Frontier Records in Carrollton, Georgia strive to bring a variety of music to our community and surrounding areas by offering a huge collection of records and other various forms of music media of all kinds at affordable prices. We offer one of the largest selections of vinyl records in the West Georgia area along with offering a vast collection of CDs, cassettes, 8 tracks, and more. Read more>>

Lydia Slaton | Art Instructor & Owner

When I began my business, The Artistic Box, as incredible as it sounds was by the grace of God. I was an elementary school teacher who painted on the side and ran an art camp in the summer at my house. When my son was diagnosed with a rare disorder, I decided to quit my teaching career to stay home with him. Read more>>

Emily Kelleher-Best | Founder and CEO, Seed&Spark

It’s hard to know exactly from the inside of a company how people feel from the outside. But after nearly 12 years of building Seed&Spark I think we are successful because we view all of our activities as an expression of community care. For me that means we it for the whole community we serve, not just the subset of people who might use our platform. Read more>>

Dan Quigley | Video Producer & Photographer

The key to my success has always been a combination of developing meaningful professional relationships and prioritizing mental and physical health for myself and those around me. Read more>>

Nikki Dunlap | Music Producer & Composer

As a music producer and composer, I believe one of the most important factors behind my success has been consistency and diversity. For a long time, I limited myself to creating music within certain genres. However, expanding my creative boundaries and being open to producing whatever genre is necessary for the briefs I receive has truly changed the game for me. Read more>>

Ericka Trenee’ | Faith Coach Sis!! Just Out Here Trusting God Purpose, Faith, and Fearless Pursuits We in our bags and Bibles too!!

The most significant factor behind success is multifaceted. While hard work, determination, and skill are crucial, faith in God provides guidance, values, and a sense of purpose. Family, often rooted in this faith, offers support and love, enriching the journey toward success. Read more>>

VICKIE SIMON | Minister, Bridal Expert, LPC

The most important factor behind the success of LCW is the client experience. We learn ways to meet client expectations with engaging experiences tailored to every unique client’s needs. Our customer experience remains to be one of the biggest factors impacting our business success. Read more>>

Ann Wood | Musician, entrepreneur

Creativity combined with a “can do” attitude. Ever since I was an exchange student in Japan I learned that trying hard things is the reward. Then as a young punk musician, I started a band before learning to play, started a magazine to cover the art & music, and started a art gallery/ club to showcase artists. I never wait for permission or recognition. I believe in making things happen. Read more>>

Magda Desir | Multipotentialite & Marketing Strategist

Authenticity. It took me a while to understand that word and what it means to me. It is easy to look up this word and learn the definition. I even went deep into the the etymological meaning of the word. Read more>>