We asked some of the city’s rising stars to reflect on what made a difference in their journey. We asked them to tell us about what they think the most important factor has been behind their success.

Margaux St. Ledger | Floral Designer, Business Owner, Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind our success is our the relationships we establish and cultivate with our clients. Each and every event is unique and a reflection of our client – the occasion, their vision, their style, their budget. We see each client and each experience as something new and special. Read more>>

Khaliyma Johnson | Singer & Model

My determination to make it. I feel this is the most important because like most people I have been through so much in life. Enough to make most want to quit and give up. I almost did myself. For a long time I felt I didn’t deserve good things or a good life because things never worked out for me. Read more>>

Kim Green | Author and Writing Coach

I think the most important factor of my business is that it is a true “boutique” business. I have a personal relationship with each of my clients and an ever deeper relationship with their words. It starts with the very first conversation. Read more>>

Omar Earnest Jr. | Cleaning Specialist

I once saw a video on motivatedkulture and in the video, the man said, In business decisions and huge corporations, people will disrespect you and say, “It’s just business. And that’s not a real thing because business is ran by humans. So your business is your business. It’s just not business, this is you. Read more>>

Alisha Williams | Cookie Influencer

My supporters. I know this sounds really cheesy but it’s true. Without them I wouldn’t been able too achieve half of the things that i did if i didn’t have the support of them. My followers are like my extended family. They keep me going’ ever single day . Read more>>

Lena Lyons | Owner Pickleball Athlete

The most important factor for the success of Pickleball Athlete is the support of family and friends. The Pickleball community is unique in that it is small enough to know so many people but large enough to be known and loved around the world. We have been very fortunate to have a group of core people in the area be willing to be wear and model apparel at the beginning, and are now repeat customers. Read more>>

Pace Randolph | Singer, Songwriter & Entertainer

As someone who still feels like they have a long way to go before they can honestly describe themselves as ‘successful’, I’m going to answer this with the most important factor that changed me from being someone who spent years dreaming and not getting any closer, to someone who is now well on the way to pursuing the life they’ve always wanted. Read more>>