There is no formula for success, but certain ingredients help

Through our work we have been constantly amazed at the incredible things people in every neighborhood are working on. What’s even more exciting is that they all have different stories, backgrounds, strengths and weaknesses. That there isn’t a single formula for success means that everyone can take their unique set of strengths and characteristics and turn it into a success story. We recently reached out to some folks we admire and asked them what characteristics they feel are responsible for their success.

Heather Pruett Dixon | Freelance Graphic Designer

The most important factor behind my success is simple, I am Godly driven. During my lifetime, I have found that certain experiences with both those who were Godly and those who were not, have help define who I am. Once I placed God first in my life, my plans were more easily found. He brought to light the things that were important and needed in order to succeed to reach the potential He had planned for me. Once He revealed His plans, I was able to see how futile my plans were, and at which point I aligned my vision with His in order to bring to life and succeed in the branding of Mind of Creative Designer. Read more>>

Patti Gill | Founder and Talent Agent

I know no biz can become successful without a good team. I attribute having a wonderful team that appreciates and recognizes each other strengths. There’s no competition within, we all know that we are working for something bigger than us. Read more>>

JBC BEATZ | Super Producer

The most important factor behind my success is consistency and staying humble Read more>>

Tina Arnold | Bakery Owner/Master Treat Maker

The most important factor behind my success is not cutting corners and our customer service. When my customers taste our delicious homemade goods, it instantly takes them bake to their grandmothers kitchen. Just smelling the bakery makes them remember being able to like the beaters of a cake that is about to go in the oven. Customers want to know that they are getting the best every time they order custom treats from us or come in to grab something “SWEET” for dinner. Read more>>

84 West | Recording Artist

Definitely my faith in GOD. Read more>>

M’Laysia Smith | | Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success, as well as the success of my brand is helping not only my family, but young girls who have no opportunity or support in this world. Helping others is what’s most important to me. Providing love and encouragement is what’s important to me. Read more>>

Thea Flowers | Creative technologist

Openness. We are an open source hardware company, which means that the design and source files for all of our products is freely available for others to learn and build from. This openness and transparency means that we don’t really sell products, we build a collaborative community. The “products” exist for the benefit of the community. We’ve created a sustainable small business with an impeccable reputation by eschewing typical short-sighted profit motives in favor of building genuine connections with our audience. Read more>>

Cynthia Osaseri | Visual Designer & Illustrator

Honestly, I think the most important factor behind my “success” is finding a strong community. Being around people who I have the same or similar goals as I do, and carry a variety of insights has been a tremendous boon to my abilities as an artist. Not to mention, being surrounded by people who celebrate each other’s wins and encourage you to work through failures, gives you the security to really pursue your craft. Read more>>

Kayla Partee | Intuitive Tarot Reader | Clairvoyant & Clairaudient

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is to ensure I promote mental, physical, and spiritual development and wellness practices for people to implement. Though I channel messages for a plethora of subjects, outside of my divination work I aim to promote a healthy lifestyle that compliments an ideal mind – body – spirit balance. Read more>>

Millionaire Thought$ | Entrepreneur, Artist, Actor, Public Figure,

Most important factor is doing it my way and doing it properly. I enjoy doing things my way cause I feel my way is the best option most times. Success is based on how many people you teach on the journey. Read more>>

Casey Nelson | Actor and Filmmaker

I think the most important factor behind success is endurance. You have to understand that for most people, success does not come over night. I recently went back to my Alma Mater, the University of Georgia, to screen the film that I wrote and directed, BLACK WHITE AND THE GREYS. One of the students asked if I had any advice for them, and I simply said, “Stick with it.” Acting and the film industry as a whole, are one of the toughest fields in the world to break into. Read more>>

Tamatha McCoy | Supervisor & Therapist

The most important factor behind my success is remaining humble, and remembering where I came from. I didn’t know that the trauma, hurt, and pain caused by others and myself would lead to my success. I realize that one’s pain could be another’s gain; if you’re able to receive that you will be able to appreciate it. as well as the process throughout the journey. It took a while for me to acknowledge that I was no longer a victim, and once I began to realize that, my success began to soar, I started to believe in myself, I no longer blamed to hide my pain, I embraced it, and allowed myself to freely heal internally and externally. Read more>>

Nyckki Stanley | Realtor

The most important factor behind my success as a realtor is my ability to build relationships. I have learned that I am in a people oriented business and I need to be able to successfully connect with people in order to build trust. I am a very friendly person , very approachable and I have a lot of drive, all of these factors help my brand be successful. Read more>>

Kylie River | Parkour Athlete, Actress, Model, Musical Artist

The most important factor behind the success of my brand has been the fact that I am constantly continuing to market myself, outreach to people, and find anyway I can to continue to put myself out there. Through social media, different casting programs, and networking events/meetups I’ve had the opportunity to work with and meet amazing people that help me in my processes to grow. Read more>>

Diana Lovett | Natural Loc and Protective Style Specialist

The Lord Jesus Christ is responsible for any amount of success I have had with this brand. Through faith that I could be a full-time hair stylist, I had an immense amount of friends and family support me either as clients or simply referring others. From the beginning, establishing genuine relationships with each client have been key to steady success. Read more>>

Helen Altamirano | CEO / owner

For me I can say , Motivation is the most important factor to keep going and drives you to be successful. If you can motivate yourself well, nothing can stop you. Besides motivation there are some others secondary factors like : money to start the business, marketing to spread the name of the company and quality of the product or service. Although every one of them is just as important as the other one, the most important critical success factors for growing business will always be Motivation because when you have that inspiration and the mindset to keep working in the development of that business nothing can’t stop you from your goal. Read more>>