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.

Kareem Amado

Keeping God first and seeking Him is the foundation upon which everything else is built. For me, it’s not about achieving success, but about staying true to my purpose and allowing my faith to guide me in every decision I make. Read More>>

Ernesto Sanz Marinez

Several factors have helped advance my career as a technical artist in animation and games. The most significant factor has been the support of my family and friends, who have believed in me and participated in every decision along the way. Read More>>

Jewel Grimes

Honestly, I wouldn’t call myself successful. and I don’t mean that in a self deprecating way. I think as a perfectionist, success is an emotion that I have trouble feeling when it comes to myself. Defining success is something I’ve been focusing on in therapy lol and in my personal conversations with God. Despite my lack of feeling successful, I am happy and healthy and I think that’s the beginning of some type of success. Read More>>

Erin Reid

We make real connections with real people and are dedicated to spending the rest of our lives serving the American people through sport media and sporting events. My plan was to always work for a professional team but I missed the window, my love for the game was challenged and required me to do my own thing within the industry. Read More>>

Chelz Bowen

The success of Top it OFF, Funnel Cakes is rooted in my journey as an entrepreneur, starting with a
simple food cart and growing into a full-service food truck. When | launched this business, | faced ‘numerous challenges—securing permits, learning the ins and outs of mobile food service, and building a brand from the ground up. Read More>>

Beth Moore

At the heart of our brand and success lies our incredible community. Our coffee shop was founded to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. What began as a grassroots initiative, led by a few dedicated BaRISEtas (our employees who are adults with disabilities) Read More>>