We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives and we regularly ask them about the most important lessons they’ve learned over the course of their careers. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Eben Whajah | Photographer / Videographer

Never settle for less make sure to stand firm on my price . And also to always do my best on each project I get. Not every client will like the work you do for them but as long as you know you did your best that all. Your best meaning you pushed it to the limit. Read more>>

Ranisha Grice | Health & wellness brand

My business taught me to be more organized and have structure. I’m not out here winging it the things I do when it comes to my business are very strategic. I have to have a strategy that’s going to take me to the next step instead of trying to figure it out as I go. Read more>>

Kyerra Woods | Wigmaker & Hairstylist

The most important lesson my business has taught me is to be patient and don’t rush the process. Read more>>

Brianne Stretch | Licensed Aesthetician & Body Sculptor

I would love to start off by sending my appreciation to the Shoutout ATL team for allowing me to interview with you, I’m thankful for you and Voyage ATL for being so welcoming to my business. The most important lesson my business has taught me has been to become and stay adaptable, and to act out of professionalism, not out of emotion. Since I started my business 2 years ago to now, I have grown so much mentally and have learned to always expect the unexpected. Read more>>

Lamont Norris | Serial Entrepreneur

The most important lesson is that no one can do “it” whatever it is like you can do it. One should never let the idea of an inflated market overshadow your passions. When you start actively pursuing your passion obstacles may come but ideas that you can spin off on or connections that you need to take you to your next level are more prone to start making their way to you because you have started on a more clear and defined path. The more clear and defined your path is the more frequently everything you need to grow will find its way to you. So whatever it is to hell with the SWOT analysis just go for it with everything that you have within you. Read more>>