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

Brynn Marie | Co-founder Kali Health & Fitness

There are many factors that lead to a successful business in the fitness industry. One of the most important things I’ve learned over the past 10 years is how crucial teamwork is. Sort of like raising a child, it really does take a village. My husband, and business partner, always says- “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Read more>>

Rachelle A | Creator of Lettering by Rachelle

The most important factor behind my brand is originality. I strive to help bring your ideas to life to create something meaningful. Whether it’s a memorandum or an “I thought you’d like it” gift, we can create anything to your heart's desire. My brand is not only about gifting; it’s also about bringing a personal touch to your event. Read more>>

Katie Carrico | Baker, cake & cookie artist

Working for myself has always been my end goal. I’ve worked in restaurants and bakeries for the last 17 years and have learned a lot of things from some amazing people. It gets hard though when you’re always working under someone else. It’s their business, their ideas, and you have little creative freedom (depending on where you’re working.) Read more>>

Teodor and Elena Todorov | Teodor is Wine bar owner, documentary filmmaker, film educator. Elena is wset 3, wine bar owner

Understanding that both, my partner and I, had zero experience in the wine business and very little in the restaurant industry, we needed to be educated and as much as possible. Therefor, my partner Elena started her educational path towards wine. Read more>>

Ashley Ravid | Board Certified Educational Therapist, Founder and CEO of Ashley Ravid Group

Initially, I didn’t anticipate going into private practice with a group of educational therapists. After I received my masters degree in 2008, I was thrilled to be hired by a school as a reading and math specialist. It wasn’t until after I had my first child, I realized how difficult it was to go back to full time work with a six week old. I started my private practice to accommodate a work schedule that would allow me to have a balance be with my son part time and allow me to work part time. Read more>>

Philippe NODET | CEO OF A COMMUNICATION GROUP

I opened my first company 11 years ago in France, when I was 27. It was a corporate communications agency, which still exists and which I still preside over. Then in 2018, I decided to open my second company here in California, an extension of the French business. When you start an entrepreneurial adventure, you love the challenges and excitement of the early days. Then COVID came along and shook things up. Read more>>

Janet & Celia Phillips & Shelley | Business Professionals & Ceramicists

Community…community is so important for every aspect of our lives. From the support we receive from the local adult school and the artists we work with there, to our family, to our “Real” jobs, we would be lost without our community. Support is a special thing that we do not take for granted. The friendship and support we have deepened through this endeavor is a great gift. Read more>>