Every overnight success we’ve seen has been years in the making. And those overnight successes are rarely because of an amazing idea or a stroke of luck. We asked some of our favorite folks from the community about what characteristics are at the heart of their success story?

Jessica Liou | Motion Designer

My name is Jessica Liou. I come from Taiwan and am a Motion Media Design graduate student at Savannah College of Art and Design. Read more>>

Charity Martin | CEO- Creative Events Organizer

Im a little OCD about planning, structure, timeliness and generally just getting things right. So the best career path was to be an event planner, With that came the joy of watching people enjoy their event without having to run their own event. Its a very high stress career but Im always up for a challenge so it is always fun. Being able to provide all aspects of an event moved me from Planning to full management of events. Read more>>

Rahmad Hawkins | 📈 Topic: Top 100 Customer Success Strategists Worldwide | Immersed in client relations for over 10 years. 🏆 Technical Project Manager 🏆Best-in-class Award Winning Customer Success Leader|#SAAS #FinTech #Payments

Over the years I have attempted to be the best at what I do while incorporating my creativity, stretching myself to do things I wasn’t familiar with to assist others, and I’ve found a way to stand out. I would have to say knowing myself is key, what I mean by this is that I know communication and genuine care for others is a natural part of who I am so I use those attributes to build meaningful relationships. Read more>>

Isaiah Russell | Professional Dancer & Choreographer

The success of my brand comes from hard work and dedication. Things don’t come easy so you have to put in the work to make your dreams your reality. Even if something didn’t work out the first time, I’d push myself to try again until I succeeded. Dance has instilled these qualities in me and it’s one of the things I like most about it. There’s always a challenge so there’s always room for growth. Never settle until you’re happy and even then go a little harder. Read more>>

Kalia Knapp | Interior Designer & Hospitality Entrepreneur

Networking! Collaborating with other creatives, your initial vision expands into a master mind of potential. Utilizing my skills alongside another perspective, forms of media, connections and backed by passion, it allows never ending ideas into reality. Building a foundation of reliable partnerships is what continues to elevate my goals & brand Read more>>

Ace Chan The Sensei | Public Figure/Influencer

When I think of businesses, longevity comes to mind and for my company we want to promote love endlessly and for infinity! Spreading peace is what we stand for as we make sure all clients receive love in every way Read more>>

DeShawn Bullard | CEO/Founder/Board Certified Hair Loss Specialist

I think the most important factor behind my success and the success of my brand is remaining focused on why I started the brand and what my brand was designed to do for my specific target market. Read more>>

Meychelle Hart | Fashion designer & hair stylist

If I had to say the most important key factor to my success , It would be consistency, my creativity & PURPOSE. you have to have a purpose, I only move with intentions . Alot of brands try and fail in this generation and it’s because they have no true purpose to them. What did you create it for ya know? How will your brand help others? The purpose of my brand is to create, confident, strong women. I want people to feel the most confident within self. Read more>>

LastBlackSpartan | Content Creator & Twitch Streamer

I would say the most important factor for the success of a brand like mine as a content creator is to ALWAYS stay true to who I am. Authenticity matters a lot in the content creation world because the audience wants whats REAL. You gotta be about what you say. There are also other factors to reaching the success I want like always having fun. I say all the time the minute this isn’t fun anymore I’m out. Read more>>

Rebecca Pearl | Singer, Songwriter and Poet

God. Whenever I do a bio, I always say “Child of God”. It’s not a gimmicky Christian thing, it’s an establishment of identity. God has been and will always be my foundation, my provision, my comforter, and my inspiration. Read more>>