We asked some of the city’s rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we’ve shared their responses below.

Robert V. Lampkin | Film Composer

I never thought of it as being “detail oriented”, at least for the first half of my composing journey. It pretty much just started out as an incessant compulsion to edit even the smallest of details in order for the programming to sound more realistic. Read more>> 

Dileep Kotireddy, Srinidhi Moram, & Nidhi Gadekar | Co-Founders of Young Athlete Aid

Through this journey, there were many habits that helped us succeed such as time management, adaptability, and having effective communication. As high schoolers, having good time management skills is essential as it allows us to balance our academics but also pursue our passions. Read more>>

Jay Wil | Model/Actor/Designer/Stylists

Honestly I would say consistency/good energy/and bring my genuine has helped me succeed so far it’s help foster great working relationships and opportunities!! Read more>>

Nicole Burdick | Squarespace Website Designer & Website Copywriter

The first thing that comes to mind for me is prioritization! There are a few things that I believe deeply on this topic: – You are in control of your life and your time. – You always have enough time for what’s important to you. – “Busy” isn’t a status symbol. – People often confuse productivity with busyness. Read more>>

Zephaniah Jones | Owner Operator/Think All Be All Creative Arts Incubator

The habits that I believe help me the most are maintaining a relationship with God, having a clear vision, taking the time to rest, consistency in communicating what Think All Be All does, and continuing the learning, planning, executing, and revising process. Read more>>