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

Sienna Martinez | Chief Executive Officer, MiMentor

MiMentor, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2012 by a group of physicians who sought to pay it forward to the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing mentorship and by creating a network that has grown to over 15,000 members in the last 11 years! Our mission is to develop and support innovative and inclusive mentorship opportunities that will inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders from underserved communities through mentorship, virtual and in-person programming. Read more>>

Kevin Capacia | Owner, Director, Teacher

The success of our business is predicated on the quality of musicianship, artistry, and teaching in our studio space. We pride ourselves in bringing on teachers that not only have the temperament to teach, but also be a skilled and active musician/artist in the community. There is an elevation in learning quality when learning from those who are actively practicing their craft. Read more>>

Gio Azzarello | Shift Vision Media | Videography & Photography for Construction Companies

The most important factor behind the success of Shift Vision Media is three things. First, God gives and provides everything in our lives. The second is just putting in the leg work, going out to networking events, constantly reaching out to new people, & building genuine relationships. The third is definitely mentorship. I took multiple online courses from others who succeeded in what I wanted to succeed in. By doing this it helped me skip many mistakes & taught me how to truly help others. All this was truly a gift from God that He has given me the opportunity to work alongside amazing companies & create a life that honors Him. Read more>>

Kelley Holderman | Co-Founder & CEO @ Pirdie

Authenticity has always been paramount in both my career in commercial real estate and my current venture with Pirdie. In commercial real estate, building lasting relationships with professionals and vendors hinges on authenticity. Now, with Pirdie, although we’re a golf apparel company at heart, our mission goes beyond selling clothes. We aim to break down the barriers that often make women feel excluded from the game of golf, providing apparel that helps them feel confident and welcome on the course. Read more>>

Janna Willoughby-Lohr | Founder & Artist

Being authentic and being vulnerable enough to tell my story. I have always been the face of my company and even very early on, I knew that people didn’t necessarily buy my art for the art itself…they buy the experience of interacting with someone who is so full of joy and purpose for what they do. I do a lot on social media because it is an easy, free way to reach more people outside my area while being home with my kids most of the time. And I’m very real with my followers about what life as a mompreneur artist is really like. It’s really hard and messy and wonderful and funny and stressful and amazing all at the same time. I don’t actually post much about my art or sales in any way. I do mainly process videos and stuff like that. I use my social media as a tool to introduce myself and my craft to potential new friends who may at some point buy something or refer me to someone they know. Read more>>

Vanessa Silva & Heather Hentila Vanessa Silva & Heather Hentila | Film+Media Storytellers

Footlight Studios started with the vision of creating characters and worlds we wanted to see more of on screen, while putting female storytellers at the forefront. Vanessa and Heather attribute any and all success of Footlight Studios to unyielding teamwork, imperative and meaningful collaboration, and ongoing education and training. Read more>>