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.

Lori Maydwell | Plant-based Recipe Creator

The most valuable lesson my career has taught me is to practice patience. I’ve learned to slow down and appreciate the time required to perfect my craft. Although I understand that this process does not happen overnight, I cherish the knowledge I’ve gained about the products and processes that contribute to building my brand. Read more>>

Shiquita James | Actress

Most important lesson learned is to be true to myself!! Read more>>

Lawanda Givens | Boutique Owner

Starting my online business has taught me some important lessons. First, I quickly learned that it takes a lot of planning to run a successful business. Planning what needs to be ordered, creating and posting content, and meeting each customer’s needs. Customer service is a skill that has to be mastered because the customers are the heartbeat of our business. Another important lesson that I learned is that you have to be extremely disciplined. You have to wear so many hats running a business and you have to stay on top of each and every task. Read more>>