Getting to do what you love? Providing for your loved ones? What does success mean to you? Below you’ll find perspectives from some of the city’s best and brightest.

Allison Johnson | Artist & Academic

How do I define success? I keep checking back in with myself about this question as my understanding of personal success is ever evolving. Being an artist and academic I am always chipping away at goals I have, some being multi-year goals, others being goals achievable in a day. Ultimately, I see my success in creating habits that embrace the beauty of the world and sharing that magic with others. Staying true to who I am yet allowing myself to grow in both familiar and unpredictable ways. Read more>>

Stephanie McIntyre | Actress, Director, Producer, Filmmaker

Success is the accomplishment of your goal. If I feel proud of the work that I have completed from start to finish, then I’ll feel that it is a success. Read more>>

Ivan Felipe | Photographer

I define success as achievements and goals being met in life. Read more>>

Levita Cotton | Entrepreneur/CEO of Wear Me Right & Actress

Reaching a goal or accomplishing something you’ve set out to achieve. Read more>>

Mo Turner | President/CEO

I think it’s important to have clearly defined goals and go after them. I know at the end of the day the we are each responsible for the success or failure for our own lives. Read more>>