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.

Lisa Collins | Mom, Wife, Caregiver, Yoga & Meditation Educator, Peristeam Facilitator, Wellness Coach & Former owner of To Each is Om Yoga and Wellness Studio

The journey I’ve embarked on as the founder of To Each is Om Yoga & Wellness has been deeply transformative, teaching me invaluable lessons in compassion, flexibility, and the strength of community. This venture began from a place of personal struggle. On March 27, 2014, I found myself overwhelmed by anxiety, a moment that became a turning point in my life. I remember the kindness of the paramedic in the ambulance, his reassuring words, and his simple yet profound advice to find solace in yoga. That conversation planted a seed of hope and direction in my heart. From that day, my path became clear – to build a community where individuals, especially those grappling with anxiety and searching for purpose, could find support and empowerment. Read more>>

Latavia Hampton | Lash Technician

One of the most important lessons my business has taught me is being consistent. You have to continually push through all opportunities and challenges in order to achieve your goals. These moments build character and allow you to remember why you push so hard in the first place. Read more>>

De’Andrea Hurd | Resume Writer/Career Consultant/Certified Life Coach

The most important lesson that my business/career has taught me is to stay the course no matter what and remain consistent and strategic in your decisions. Being a business owner or having a career can be time consuming and many distractions will come along the way, but staying focused on the end goal, keeping the pace, and the same ingredients you started with that made people love you will ultimately yield a reward and that is doing something that changes the lives of many. Read more>>

Asia Abrams, Ed.S | Assistant Principal, Author of Teenie Zeenie ABCs of Youth Entrepreneurship, CEO/Educational Consultant at Abrams Academics, Owner of Made with Ma’at

The most important lesson my career has taught me is that you can not wait on others to promote you. You have to create a space to work and develop your craft on your own. By creating your own space to develop your talents, you give yourself the opportunity to simultaneously gain experience that will fast track you to even higher positions within your career while developing your own brand. Read more>>