We asked some of the city’s hidden gems to tell us about what they feel is the most important factor behind their success.

Koffee Hill

The most important factor behind my success is keeping my spiritual foundation first. Remembering who I am and WHO’s I am. My personal relationship with God is my foundation to anything I touch in my life. Read More>>

Lissa White

I try to do everything that I do with a sense of excellence and with a sense of purpose. This has been true with my cookie business as well. I think about the celebrations and people behind each custom order, and work to create something unique and special. I really put my heart into baking something that looks beautiful and tastes great as well. My hope is always to add something special to the celebrations that people are ordering cookies for. I think this translates well, and my customers have been amazing at spreading the word about my little home baking business. Read More>>

Myeisha Meeks

The most important factor behind my success was to make sure all of my clients looked, and felt better than they did before walking through my door! Read More>>

Kendall Ogletree

The most important factor behind the success of Happy It’s Ours? Honestly… vibes, grit, and good drinks. We’re a little bit country, a little bit city, and a whole lot of “how can we make your day better?” We didn’t start this brand with a million-dollar budget or celebrity backing—we started it with love, determination, and a blender. [literally]. Read More>>

Chef AC

The most important factor behind my success is my relationship with God. After graduating and struggling to find a job, my faith kept me grounded and led me back to my roots in cooking. What began as a means to survive became a calling fueled by faith and ambition through many challenges. Read More>>