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

Chaneile Johnson

The most important success behind by brand is believing in myself and the support from my family and friends. I first started my business inside my home for my youngest child birthday. Party planning can be very expensive, so I decided to do a balloon arch myself adding to the fact I like to decorate. Read More>>

Sarah Dodge

Community – I believe small business thrives when they incorporate as much of their community in their day to day operations. For us that means sourcing local where we can : eggs, veggies, fruits, coffee, flours, etc. Read More>>

Melia Stephens

The most important factor behind my success (aside from God) is determination. Determination has allowed me to succeed despite obstacles, failures, or discouragement. It is the force that pushes me forward when challenges arise and the motivation that keeps me striving for excellence. Read More>>

EVANS EDWARDS

Success to me is the ability to believe in yourself enough. That your willing to risk it all for the reward at the end. My overall success, as a hairstylist, came from me truly walking in my gift and studying every aspect of my craft. Read More>>

Tay Harris

The most important factor behind my success is a combination of creativity, persistence, and connection with my audience. Creativity drives my brand, allowing me to design unique, high-quality rugs that resonate with customers. Read More>>

Kenady Graves

The most important factor behind my success is the goodness of God. I’ve always had a love for makeup since I was a child. A certain connection with another individual in my life started the passion for my business. Everything I do is with love and being able to paint a face to embrace its beauty gives me joy. Read More>>

Joy Walsh

Connection is the most important part of my brand and my personal identity. Whether I’m taking boudoir photos of a woman whose breasts are on full display or interviewing a first generation immigrant whose never been in front of a camera before speaking about their life. Read More>>

Adia Howard

My inspiration for putting my career as an Occupation Therapist on hold to step into the role of taking over our family business came from a deep passion for natural beauty and wellness, combined with a desire to provide high-quality, effective skincare and haircare solutions rooted in tradition. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the power of natural ingredients—many passed down through generations—used to nourish and heal both skin and hair. Read More>>

Amber Henderson Howard

The most important factor behind my success is the unwavering support and love from my parents, my spouse, and my faith in God. My parents instilled in me the values of hard work, perseverance, and integrity from an early age, always encouraging me to chase my dreams while staying grounded in humility. Read More>>

Lauren Nelson

Convenience: While most people appreciate art, they also lack the time or interest to engage in the creative process themselves. Recognizing this challenge, I’ve worked to make my brand accessible to students who are often overwhelmed with heavy workloads. Read More>>