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?

Donna Fisher | Pilates Teacher, Owner

Working for yourself is not entirely accurate! “Working” in general means, giving your time to someone or something else, so in working for yourself you have a little more control over who, what and where you give your time. The single most important thing I have done is to ACCEPT help. Allowing the process of independency to evolve into community. Read more>>

Daniel Reyes | Professional Jeweler

Entering the world of business was not something I thought would happen. I come from Guatemala City, and I was an immigrant that came to the states in 1997. At that time, I had merely $20 in my pocket. Over the years, I would use my established skills as a jeweler to obtain jobs from several famous jewelry stores, such as Helzberg Diamonds. This would continue until one day, my cousin Juan bought me a ticket to go to the 2019 Dallas Start Up Week Convention. This event would go on to change my life forever. Read more>>

Jasmine Jackson-lewis | Fashion Stylist, Boutique and Modeling Agency Owner

The most impactful decision contributing to my success has been my resolve to maintain consistent persistence. Fashion business owners often encounter periods of uncertainty, but continuous engagement with customers and followers is a vital component of long-term success. Read more>>