One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way.  We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle.  As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Taylah Robinson | CEO of TaylahMadeTresses

The most important lesson my business has taught me is endurance. As I’m sure we all know by now, being an entrepreneur is not for the weak. There were plenty of times where I asked myself, “Is it really worth it?” Today I’m able to say, yes! TaylahMadeTresses is not only a business, but it’s MY business, MY brand, MY legacy and that’s something I could never bring myself to give up on. Read more>>

Tyleda Sanford | Serial Entrepreneur

It has taught me to never depend on the support of friends and family. I’ve learned that your biggest supporters are people you don’t even know. Read more>>

Tiana Coach | The songstress

The most important lesson in my career has been to not ever think that you are not good enough and to always follow your dreams no matter what. In the past, I have always been so shy to sing out in front of other people who also can sing so powerful. Read more>>