To pivot or to persevere? Or more bluntly – to give up or to not to give up? This is a haunting question, a question that has ramifications far after an answer has been chosen and it’s also a question that almost everyone in our community has had to face at one time or another. How do you know when to give up and when to keep trying?

Bre Imonie | Salon Owner

My name is Bre Imonie 29, I have been in the hair industry now for 13 years and counting. I received my license at laurel high school in Maryland I graduated top of my class and hit the ground running I worked in salons all types of salons to gain experience, build knowledge, and clientele for about 2 years before I wanted to start my own brand/business working for myself I wanted to make sure I knew the structure of what it takes before stepping out there I got a mentor who brands I admired to help me start taking the steps needed to achieve my goal. Read more>> 

Allison Witzmann | Concept Artist and 2D Asset Artist for Animation.

The animation industry is in shambles right now, and it seems hopeless to get a job that I have been working for in college. But I hold onto the hope that one day it will recover, and I will be able to create my dream series. I have to hold onto the hope that., like my favorite artists, you have to face rejection multiple times and all it takes is one yes. Read more>>

Shana Gourdine | Author / CEO/ Speaker

When you are thinking that you should give up those messages, emails , or phone calls remind you that you are doing your purpose.When you know that the things you do is inspiring to others , it empowering them to be great , and give individuals confidence to become a better version of themselves. A lot of times we end up doubting ourselves and have to remember that we can give up because some one is counting on us to success so they don’t give up either. We learn that our purpose reminds us that we are doing great things that are inspiring others to keep going . Read more>>