We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Caleb King

The most important lesson my rap career has taught me is whether you do you have to give it 100%. You have to be consistent and no matter who else or if no one else believes in you, you have to really believe and push yourself to to believe in you. Lastly, you have to be disciplined. Read More>>

Melisa Dunkley-Smith

The most profound lesson that my business/career life have taught me is the importance of knowing that rejection is not a reflection of my worth or abilities. Instead, rejection has been a redirection to better outcomes. It look some unlearning and relearning to fully understand that hearing no sometimes create an opportunity for new possibilities. Read More>>

Sasha Cottrell

The most important lesson I’ve learned through styling and working in the fashion industry is that everything doesn’t always go to plan. I’m a very organized and prepared person, so I come to every shoot with a very thought-out plan of what each look will turn out to be. But some of my absolute favorite outcomes have been spur-of-the-moment decisions, or results of problem-solving when something goes wrong. Read More>>