There are so many factors that can play a role in determining our results, performance and ultimately our success, but some factors matter more than others. We asked folks what they felt was the most important factor driving their success.

Riley Hubbard | Owner/winemaker of Hubba Wines

My family! They support me continuously and inspire me to do my best always! And they are really great grape sorters:) My winery is named after our family name and all of my wines are named after various family nicknames. If you are lucky, my “Mutha”, Bridget, will host you when you come to the winery. Read more>>

Bristyl Garvin | Founder and Director of The Treehouse Academy

I care deeply and genuinely about every family and every child in our program. I think parents can feel that when they meet with me and when they tour our campuses Read more>>

Jillie Reil | Standup Comedian known as THE Cougar of Comedy®

One of the most important things for a comedian is finding your voice and point of view. In order to relate to an audience, you have to know who you are and why you are sharing the things you share. Realizing early on that I wanted to zero in on the essence of what it means to identify as a “cougar” (a women that prefers to date younger men), the writing became easier. Also, once I discovered my voice and brand, legally trademarking THE Cougar of Comedy® has been invaluable. Read more>>

Lara Schmoisman | CEO & Founder of The Darl Agency | Podcaster | International Speaker | Forbes NEXT1000 Honoree

I am a firm believer in the power of authenticity, and that’s why I’ve created a unique environment that I like to call “ecosystem.” This ecosystem is designed to ensure that every piece of the puzzle fits together seamlessly, with each element connecting and working in harmony with the others. Read more>>

Jackson Whitby | Owner

The most important factor behind success in my life is my relationship with God. Through Him, all things are possible. Read more>>

Skot Welch | Creator. Connector and Communicator

As I take a look back over my career so far, there are a few things that I have learned so far about the “why” behind my success – 1) my priority is how it will positively impact the lives of the end user, for real, not in “theory”. 2) I’m really interested in bringing “communities” together that perhaps, haven’t been in the same “room” at the same time before and whether or not they agree with each other, I still want them to hear each other out. I also have a strong interest in amplifying voices that are not heard or “centered” often 3) Read more>>

Michael Salazar | Owner/Perfumer

The fact that I am passionate about what I do. It’s not about money or image. It’s about being able to inspire others and to touch their lives with fragrance. It may seem silly to some. But there are people who use perfumes and colognes as a source of comfort, a way to boost self esteem, a way to connect with a past experience or memory. This is what makes us successful. Is being able to create that connection and show people we do more than just make fragrances. Read more>>

Kyla Katona | Entrepreneur/ creative mind

The most important factor of Gypsy in My Pocket is women. Women are the backbone of the weaving communities, and it’s a slowly dying art. Our goal is to educate and inform others of this beautiful art form. We strive to be the external voices for women all over the world. Women who weave, share their stories, their hopes and dreams, their hardships and most of all their lives. With every thread, they are choosing what the final piece will look like. They pass down the knowledge from generation to generation. Read more>>

Abby Aguilar Lindsay Realegeno | Hosts of Homegirl Hour Podcast

Community. The inclusion of community has been the core foundation of what inspires us and brings us together. There is so much beauty, talent, and hard work that often times goes unseen and unheard in our community, and our goal is to showcase it and share it with the world. Homegirl Hour was therefore created with the intention of showcasing and sharing these unheard voices with the masses. Read more>>

Ava Manukyan | Designer/Cofounder of manukyandesignstudio.com

There is more than one factor behind my success as a jewelry and fashion accessories designer. It’s my industrial design and art education, curiosity to always learn, my creativity… plus my Gemini personality … on one hand very strong and opinionated and on the other hand very observant and flexible. Read more>>