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.

Khoren Claiborne | Federal Career Strategist & Professional Resume Writer

I believe the most important factor behind the success of my brand is my humility. My ability to meet people where they are. I pride myself and my business on empathy and providing a safe space for jobseekers to feel heard and understood. My goal was for people to feel warm and invited when they see The 9 to 5 Pro, and I believe that that is something I have achieved and will continue to grow into. Read more>>

Quintin Bostic, Ph.D. | Program Developer

The most important factor behind my personal and brand success would have to be keeping love, joy, and positive working relationships first. As a program developer, I have had the opportunity to work in a wide range of settings ranging from large corporations to start up non-profits. One of the biggest reasons why my partners say that they continuously come back to work with me is because I bring so much joy to the workplace. Read more>>

Lynn Wesley Coleman | New Orleans Influencer

The most important factor behind my success is planning. I have taken breaks with my brand but you would not know it because I planned for it and some things look like real time when I worked on it months ago. I keep a calendar and agenda. I try to stay true to my schedule with work/family and my blog. I also think networking with others is important; especially with women. Keeping a great profile and up to date is key in success with any brand. I try to plan photoshoots ahead of time and plan working with other brands to make the photoshoots make sense for me timewise and financially. Read more>>

ARCHIE TYAGI | Spatial Designer and Artist

They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! Trust me when I say, life has offered me enough lemons, that I could add some lemon tarts to the menu. As a designer, artist and a creative enthusiast, my journey has always been a constant hunt of trying to find who I am, what I want to be and where I want be; and with my 9 years of educational and professional experience in the field of design, it took me about 6 years of those to be able to discover who I am, and ever since it has been an uphill journey to finding the answers to the rest of my questions. Read more>>

Sade Guyton | Dancer | Choreographer | Mental Health Coach

The most important factor behind my brand is making sure that I’m impacting the others around me. What that would like is people coming from any walk of life whether that be men or women and stepping into a better version of themselves through dance. Read more>>