Hardwork? Luck? Good habits? What would you say is behind your success? We’ve shared some thoughtful responses below.

Tess + Amber | Owners of 2G1BB

Here at 2Girls1Brush Beauty, the foundation of our business is FUN! We pride ourselves on building true relationships with our clients and making our clients laugh. If you leave your appointment with sore cheeks, we did our job! We truly believe this sets us apart and people often book with us for this element. We have a TikTok that is full of before and after looks, jokes and humor- we just love to have a good time! Read more>>

Theeany Shannon | Social Media series host & Thought Coach

My relationship with God because He gave me the “Yes Theory”: for the entire year of 2022 God challenged me to take the limitations off of myself and my brand. He challenged me to say “yes” to every opportunity or obstacle that was in front of me. For example: If I was asked for a business lunch meeting, I said “yes”, or to take a booking engagement, I said “yes”. Read more>>

Benjamin McDonnell | Photographer

The most crucial factor behind the success of my photography business is a combination of artistic vision and exceptional customer service. As a photographer, my ability to capture unique and compelling images that resonate with clients is essential. This artistic vision allows me to create visual stories that evoke emotions and connect with people on a deeper level. Read more>>

Pia Villanueva-Pulido | Educator, Writer, Founder

The success of my brand has to do with its genuine mission. Conceptualized in 2018, TexaPinay is a brand that strives to build a multiculturally inclusive place of belonging for the historically underrepresented. As a Filipino-American (Fil-Am) growing up in Texas, I felt like I was not “Filipino enough” but also not quite the “all-American” girl. Read more>>

Lauren Coldiron | Equine Massage Therapist

A lot of my success is based on two things, being extremely dedicated and passionate about what I do, and hard work. Since I could remember, I’ve had I was well aware of the value of hard work when I was growing up. I began working for a trainer at a young age because my parents didn’t have the financial means but I was determined to keep riding. Read more>>

Carl harris | Chef

Putting value at the heart of my business has been a guiding principle since day one. But let me tell you, value is way more than just dollars and cents. It’s about respecting time – like showing up early to make sure everything’s ready to roll for the event, even when there might be a few bumps along the way. I’ve learned to cherish my own time too, so I can stay cool, collected, and not overdo things. Read more>>

Anthony Ramoz | Comedian

I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m too successful just yet in my comedy ventures, but the most important factor in improving has got to be my peers in the Dallas comedy community. We all try to help each other and we all want to see each other succeed. Sure, you’ll run into a couple of negative people in the scene but they are usually pushed out really quick. Read more>>

Yung Jewelz | Artist

I feel like the most important factor behind the success of myself and my brand is me staying true to myself and what I deliver to my audience. It’s easy to get distracted In my field of entertainment, things get thrown your way and will cause you to change your own narrative. So sticking to the plan has always been helpful for me because it keeps me on track and allows me to grow and have room for more success. Read more>>