We asked some of the city’s hidden gems to tell us about what they feel is the most important factor behind their success.

Ross Ryan | Recording artist

I would say the most important factor the success of my brand is being true to myself and tolerating my own tastes. As I am an artist, it can be easy to get caught up in comparisons and “imposter syndrome”. Its important to trust what drives you and stay true to that calling. Theres that feeling in your stomach when you know something isnt right. Theres that burning desire to throw all of yourself into a project when you feel excited about. Read more>>

Teale Eschliman | Intuitive Guide, Spiritual Mentor, & Meditation Teacher

I attribute all my success on learning how to listen to my intuition and allowing it to guide me. Whenever I listened to what my ego wanted to do or create, it was almost always out of alignment with what I’m truly meant to offer the world. Read more>>

Said Hofiani

Obsess over your customers. and make a product that taste amazing but make it affordable. Give big portions and make it affordable you will have them coming back. Obsess over customers by listening to their feedback. Wether if the feedback is positive or negative we will learn from each review we get and make process improvement. Read more>>