We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Moya Campbell | Retirement Income and Financial Advisor

It is difficult to identify the most important lesson. My business and the journey of growng my firm has taught me so much about humility, patience and the need for strong resilience. These three qualities I realize need to radiate through all areas of my life. Some of the best lessons have been from the mistakes made and I jokingly tell new entrepreneurs that I can’t tell them what to do, but I can tell them what not to do. Read more>>

Jonathan Boyce | Writer-Producer

Over the years, I’ve learned that the best way to connect with others is through the universality of stories. As a filmmaker, I see myself as part of the business of selling a semblance of real empathy and raw emotion back to the public. It’s a promise I’ve made to the audience that I strive to fulfill with each new project. The decision-making process behind the stories I chose to tell and the collaborators I hand-picked are all informed by this one simple fact of life. In all truth, no matter our differences as far as race, political allegiances, social mobility, or class, we all share the same common goals and desires. Read more>>

Colin McGowan | Chef

I think the most important lessons I’ve learned from this career path and starting my own small business is the ability to adapt. The food and service industry is constantly changing and there are so many different avenues inside this industry. I have worked in family owned restaurants, corporate restaurants, arenas, hotels and run my own private chef business with each one of these rolls being surprisingly different from an operational and technical level. Especially post COVID our business climate has been a nightmare but our industry and the people inside of it truly showed just how flexible and adaptable we can be. That lesson to me is priceless. Read more>>

Bianca Abrams | Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator/Psychotherapist/Consultant

Accountability. An obligation to make things better within the mental health profession, to pursue excellence, and to do things in ways that change the narrative on mental health support. Accountability extends to my clients as I’m in business to help them through challenging moments in their lives and to build trust as a partner who will walk with them in those moments. Read more>>

Antonio Sifuentes | DJ and Music Producer

The lesson that resonates still true to this day throughout all of my previous events is details matter. It can be events like the Fox Theater and even be as small as a neighborhood fundraisers. I will say taking the time to truly understand what you client wants and going above in beyond no matter the size event is what helps your business grow. Read more>>

Rissa Hall | Crafter & CEO

The most important lesson in business is to keep going no matter how hard it gets. In life you have a choice either to be mediocre or to be extraordinary . Everyday gives you a new chance to show how extraordinary you can be. Dream big and do not allow outside influences to discourage you. Read more>>