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?

Tayllar Simone | Servant of God, Artist, Creative

The most important factor behind my success is God and my identity in which I have discovered through my relationship with God. Whether I am running a business, operating my personal brand, or launching a creative platform my purpose is what drives me and what I believe ultimately leads to my success.  Read more>>

Kelvin “Wu10” Wooten | Grammy award-winning producer/musician/songwriter

By far, humility. Embracing humility has kept me open to a culture of continuous learning. Humility has made me adaptable and innovative. Im in constant belief that I don’t know everything or sometimes anything. Read more>>

Aisha Griffin | Founder of Survivor In Me Foundation Inc.

The success of my brand “Survivor In Me Foundation Inc.”, as a domestic violence survivor is grounded in my ability to authentically share your story, inspire others, and create meaningful impact in the world. By embracing my unique journey and leveraging it to build a purpose-driven Read more>>

Tyler Thompson | Creative & Brand Strategist

Quality over quantity From pop ups to online sales, each we have with customers is because we’ve had a genuine interaction.During pop ups we never see people coming to just “buy a shirt”. They ask about the brand and in those conversations they hear the heart of why it started and when they make a decision to purchase they make the brand their own and carry it on. Read more>>

Kwame Johnson Sr. | CEO and Defender of Potential

The most important thing to my success was that I am working in my passion, working in my lane! I found my passion while incarcerated during my senior year of high school. During this challenging time, I decided to change my life and made history by becoming the first youth to ever take his SATs in jail. Read more>>

Brian (BP) Pilling | Film Director/Photographer

The most important factors behind my work and company is honest work and commitment to achieve the clients needs. Honest work and commitment to fulfilling clients’ needs are foundational elements that contribute significantly to success. By prioritizing integrity and consistently delivering on promises, you build trust with your clients, leading to lasting relationships and positive word-of-mouth referrals.  Read more>>

Innovator Ent Rap Innovators | A collective of dope artists and raw talent.

The most important factor behind the success of the brand is quality, substance, authenticity, and relatability. We are looking to bring a new innovative sound to the forefront of the industry. The goal is to make the best music possible that reaches people in a way that speaks life into them. Read more>>