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.

Amaya Roberson

My success has always been rooted in impact over numbers, and that foundation shaped my definition of success.

From the start, my goal with The Intentional Intern has been to capture the potential of underrepresented students and the wisdom of professionals who have walked in their shoes. Read More>>

Haley Breese

fiancé has been a constant pillar of encouragement and strength, never hesitating to support even my wildest ideas. He has spent countless late nights helping me build, create, and prepare projects. His unwavering belief in my work has been invaluable. Read More>>

Randi Gerson

Hands down, the most important factor behind HIPfit’s success is the incredible, supportive and kind community we’ve created. I am immensely proud of this, The community is the heart and soul of the business which includes our instructors and our clients. Read More>>

Amisha Nai

Mindset. It’s not a physical factor but it’s by far the most important one for me. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in comparison, imposter syndrome, financial issues, etc. The only reason I’ve been able to build my brand is because I shifted my mindset to be one that pushes myself without making myself feel awful in the process. Read More>>

Jason “j Boy” Carey

That’s a great question, some would answer differently, Also I believe success is relative, you have to define success for yourself. For me the most important part of my success are intention and consistency. I am very intentional about my time, my personal Read More>>

Tatiany Morales Irizarry

The most important factor behind my success is humility. Growing up my family always instilled in me to stay open-minded and this is something I have carried with me for years. Music is an ever-evolving industry and humility has kept me receptive to feedback and has enabled me to adapt and grow alongside the artists I work with. Read More>>