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.

Jose C Narvaez | Professional Photographer

Success is something I believe everyone longs for, it’s something that we are taught about since we are children. We go to school to be successful, we play sports to win, and we push ourselves past our limits to achieve success. Yet success isn’t necessarily something as easy to define as black and white. No, success is something that is individually defined by each and every one of us, no matter what it is. I would define success by my happiness, many times we admire those in higher positions than us, whether that is financially or in just a job position. Read more>>

Samantha Luraschi | Pageant queen, health advocate and future forensic scientist

I define success as achieving your goals and making sure you feel fulfilled in everything you’ve done in life. Success is representing yourself with grace and poise, while leaving a positive impact on others. Success is also about growth and learning from your failures. It’s important to remember that success is not just about reaching a destination, but also about enjoying the journey along the way. Read more>>

Erika Leigh Nobles | Senior Global Real Estate Portfolio Manager

My success is defined when I am able to assist others. I believe we should always pay it forward. Many of the opportunities I have been afforded is because of the push of someone else. Instead of paying that person back directly, I pass it on to another person instead. That is how i define success, lending a hand. Read more>>