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.

Joseph A. Tsedaka | Chief vision of MyGarageFloors.com

MyGarageFloors.com is an online platform with in-house installers dedicated to helping homeowners upgrade their garage floor with a superb UV, chemical and impact resistant Polyaspartic floor coating for the lowest price in DFW. Read more>>

Willy Beamens | Music Producer, Sound Engineer

Keeping my head up high, and looking for more and more work every day even though we accomplished some of the unthinkables. Read more>>

Madison Johnson | Student Leader/MUA/ Influencer

The most important factor is doing what I love. It doesn’t feel like work because I’m passionate about inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. Read more>>

Rodney Wheeler | Artist & Entrepreneur

To me the most important factor behind my success has been my resilience to deal with adversity and never quit. A year before the pandemic begun I found out my mom was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig disease. Only a few months after being diagnosed, Read more>>

Brittany Sallier | Artist & Educator

A major factor behind the success and achievements I’ve accomplished within my field, is determination and seeing how far I can go. As an artist, you must (in my opinion) have a drive and passion for the works you create; but also the limits it can take you if you keep at it. Read more>>

Christian Zuniga | Executive Chef / Owner

I refer to them as the Zuniga 3 pillars… Passion, determination, and drive were the compelling factors into my development. No matter what task was on hand, the 3 pillars were the strong foundation for it all. My 3 pillars were my driving force while attending one of the best culinary schools, Le Cordon Bleu, Read more>>

The Global Bit | Environmental Nonprofit Organization

Since the founding of The Global Bit in the summer of 2020, we have continuously been exploring various methods to increase our community outreach. The most important factors behind our success are the incorporation of The Global Bit into our school, Plano West Senior High, and the consistency behind our blog posts and events. Read more>>

Calecia CeCe” Smith | ITAV United Foundation Founder”

ITAV United Foundation started from simple beginnings. In 2014 I lived in a small neighborhood with only few children for my children to play with. Being a homeschool family we outsourced many classes and activities for socialization. At the beginning of 2016 I began to pray and ask God to bring us healthy friendships. Friendships that are wholesome and close in proximity. Read more>>

Rahim Handy | Visual Producer

One of the most important factors behind my success was that I learned to define what success meant to me. When you go from person to person and ask a question like that most will identify success as something that someone else has or did. I chose to look at it from my own perspective and define it as a goal that I could easily obtain and modify to level up every time. Read more>>

Kim Stewart | Book Marketing Coach

Faith and relationships. It starts with God, he gave me this business and has blessed me in more ways than I can count with the friends, clients, and industry peers he has connected me with. Read more>>

Andrea Redic | Realtor & Tax Professional

Success Is Measured by one’s owns measurements of ones goals and accomplishments. The most important factor behind my success is I NEVER Quit. Although, I have set myself new goals I feel accomplished by reaching the goals I set out for myself so far which has allowed me to reach the level of success that I now have. Read more>>

Crispin Valentin | Master of Ceremony, Founder & Podcaster of The Global Latin Factor Podcast

As a professional, one of the main key factors for success is staying consistent and providing a great product. My military background has instilled in me the importance of integrity, which is a crucial aspect of building trust and establishing a positive reputation in the industry. Read more>>

Angelica Arvizu | Hairstylist

i think the value of the audience that i’m trying to connect to is most important to me because at the time when i had started creating hair content for instagram and tiktok there wasn’t a lot of alternative hairdressers in my area, so it was important for me to create a comfortable space for unconventional people to get their hair done. Read more>>

Gregory Morris | Content Creator

I would say it would have to be constantly just putting out content.. you can never have enough content.. and networking those are the two most important things.. meeting new people and interacting with other creative minds.. it can open so many doors. Don’t ever be afraid to step out your comfort zone Read more>>

Angie Wehrer | Executive Director

Private grants, donations, sponsors and partnerships within the community to help us provide and cover our Domestic Violence Survivor Program. Our Emergency Care Program as well as our other programs of Families in Need,Families in Crisis and One Time Crisis Programs. Read more>>