We asked rising stars from the community one of our favorite questions: other than deciding to work for yourself, what was the single most important decision you made that contributed to your success?

Erica Erica B” Bryant | Professional Airbrush Designer”

Making the decision to allow my gift to make room for me because I fully committed to the mission God gave me for the purpose of this gift. No compromising. Changed my standards to not paint for cash and paint with a cause! Read more>>

Chelsea Barnett | CEO & Professional Organizer

The most important decision I made was to invest in myself. Not only for my business financially but also mentally, spiritually, and physically for myself. When I was first deciding to become an entrepreneur, I weighed the risks and created a plan that would put me in the most “risk-free” situation as possible, by the time I made that switch. This kept my expectations realistic. Accepting the fact that there was no perfect time or amount of resources that would make me feel as comfortable as I wanted to be. Read more>>

Lynn JamesJackson | President/Founder

My Ancestors and understanding want generational wealth actually meant. I had to learn how to life with and above intergenerational transmission. Read more>>