Every overnight success we’ve seen has been years in the making. And those overnight successes are rarely because of an amazing idea or a stroke of luck. We asked some of our favorite folks from the community about what characteristics are at the heart of their success story?

Trey Vilcoq | CEO of BRIXY

That’s an easy answer – it’s the team. We’re a small but committed team who are more like family than co-workers. Before starting BRIXY, we spent 15 years building a previous company, known for creating a hugely popular line of natural sunscreens that helped disrupt a product category in need of safe and effective alternatives. Read more>>

Kristin Michaels | Private Chef

I questioned myself for years and always compared myself to other private chefs. He’s more talented, he’s more creative, I can’t execute that, I would’ve never thought of putting those flavors together, why didn’t I think of that…some of the thoughts that crossed my mind. Read more>>

Jamaica Rich | Birth worker

Community. My community has greatly influenced my success. As I go through this journey as a birth worker and entrepreneur, I have been able to rely on some people to keep me going. From my husband, parents, and in-laws, to other mothers and birth workers, these people have given me so much. Read more>>

Cynthia Stevenson | Cynthia Stevenson-Cooper, Travel Professional

The most crucial factor behind my success and the success of my brand is my faith. Success is a state of mind. I have never doubted that my business would be a success. I was crazy enough to believe that starting a travel agency at height of the pandemic would work, and it did! Read more>>

Rachel and Eric Ponce | Owners / Executive Chef / Brewmaster

Eric and I are so excited about starting our next venture together. We want everyone’s experience eating and enjoying being one of a kind. We want our guests to taste flavors they have never tasted before and for the guests to see how the approach of food and experiences are done in a different way. I want everyone to have an amazing experience, whether it’s a tapas tasting menu, diving into the deli menu, to full on multicourse dinner, to pairing class, to cooking classes, to welcoming their dietary restrictions… Read more>>