Never give up. It’s advice that is thrown around daily – but is it always right? We asked some folks we admire about their thoughts around how to know when to give up and when to keep trying

Faith Maldonado | Makeup Artist / Makeup Creator

“Giving Up” isn’t apart of me. Over the years I have endured a lot of failure as a business owner and entrepreneur. I have came to realize that if it’s not a success, it’s a lesson to learn from. I think of it in a way as ‘If it was easy, everyone would do it”. When times get hard, I always remind myself that it is a journey to get where I am going and I will embrace every part of it. Read more>>

Talitha Imara | Singer/Songwriter – Creator

I think this will always remain a bit difficult and very personal. It’s like trying to find balance. The answer normally comes when I’m being honest with myself. Am I trying to give up because I’m overwhelmed/tired? Do I want to push through because I have trouble letting go? It’s complicated. In the end we just have to trust ourselves, make a decision and move forward, however that forward will look like. Read more>>

Charlicia Murray | Clinical Massage Therapist

Being an entrepreneur is not for the timid and this is something I am learning everyday. You must have a strong will and work ethic to start a small business and scale it into something you can be proud of. Read more>>