We asked some of the city’s rising stars to reflect on what made a difference in their journey. We asked them to tell us about what they think the most important factor has been behind their success.

Errin Guidry | Family Man/Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success is family, and legacy. To be a leader that is not afraid to show all my flaws, and be determined to pursue my dreams regardless of how many mistakes I make. Read more>>

Vivian Nguyen | Owner

Dori Boba is more than just a business; it is a testament to the values of family and a commitment to freshness. When I first opened the shop, my main objective was to provide a space where families could genuinely taste and experience the essence of boba. Opening Dori Boba not only provided an opportunity to build my dream business, but also allowed me to bring my own children closer and instill important values to them. Read more>>

Andrew Hammond | Physical Therapist, Pain Coach

Service. My business, and increasingly my life, is centered around service. When I first started my business, I tried many marketing methods that I thought I needed to do. Things like marketing myself to physicians, social media marketing, google ads, etc. And it’s possible that those things would’ve worked had I stuck with them long enough. But they didn’t feel quite right. Read more>>

Jessica Schim | Nano Brow Artist

While growing up, like most young girls, image seemed to be everything. Second guessing your outfit choice, your makeup, what brand back pack you wore to school, always trying to be the ” cool girl.” I felt all that and more. I struggled with medical issues that caused severe weight problems for me my entire life. So on top of trying to fit in, I had to push harder because I was always embarrassed of my weight. Read more>>

Ashley McCarver | Dance Fitness Instructor

The most important factor behind my success is following my heart. Understanding that everyone will not see your dreams clearly as you do, and that’s ok. But if you know in your heart that your dreams make sense to you, then all you need to do is believe. My dance fitness business, Fitness For The Culture reminds me of how true I am to myself and how I did not give up on myself. Read more>>