TV, Movies, and culture in general sometimes paints a narrow, specific image of what success is, but we know from our conversations with some of the best and brightest that success can mean vastly different things to different people.

Marleen Salters | Mental Health Professional

I think success can be defined by your own personal beliefs and values. I had a track coach who would tell me “Run your race”. I didn’t understand what that meant but in hindsight it meant to focus on your own journey. Read more>>

Curize Richards | Full-stack Marketer, AdWoman & Metier Mentor

“Success is not a finite goal, but a lifelong journey of growth and self-improvement. I see success as a dynamic process, where individuals continually adapt, learn, and evolve. Read more>>  

Kareem Nyké | Creative & Aspiring Artist

I would define success as accomplishing goals that you set for yourself. Everyone’s success is different. As long as you’re breaking down barriers in your eyes, or achieving goals that you set for yourself; that’s considered success in my eyes. Read more>>

Annie Andrews | President/CEO Andrews Consulting Enterprise, LLC

To me success is when other people that you have helped and inspired come back to let you know of the impact that I have a had in their life. Success is also about giving of one’s time, sharing positive thoughts, and providing a listening ear and a welcoming heart. Read more>>

Curize Richards | Full-stack Marketer, AdWoman & Metier Mentor

I define success as living a life of contentment. Success means different things to different people. For me, I feel successful because I have everything I need. I don’t want for anything, I don’t lack anything. I have set goals that I have achieved, and some that I haven’t, but I am still content, and that equals success in my eyes. Read more>>