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?

Gary Mawu | Sushi Chef

I can break this down into what I call the 3 C’s: Concept, Community, and Consistency. Read more>>

Ingrid B | Soulcialite, Culture Curator, Host With The Most

Consistency & Authenticity. I truly LOVE what I do and who I do it for. Watching artist develop and grow beyond my stages is my passion and being the Soul of South Florida is my mission. Read more>>

Carissa Maldonado | Owner/Lead MUA of CM Makeup LLC

The most important factor behind the success of my business is definitely the happiness of our Brides/Clients and ensuring excellent client service! When we work a wedding and complete beauty services for a Bridal party, some of those bridesmaids may have their own wedding coming up. Read more>>

Windshell Joseph | Certified in Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Perseverance. I guess in the entertainment industry you really learn to live with set backs and rejection and it can be quite challenging to pick yourself up everyday and strive for more. But the continued effort pays off when you book that dream job or see the finish line on a project that has faced challenges. The feeling of success keeps you going! Read more>>

Joe Padilla | DJ/ Producer and CPA Accountant

Taking risks and being comfortable with being uncomfortable. I knew that I wanted to be a journalist in middle school so I decided to go to the best communications magnet program in Miami. That program was at south Miami shs, a 40 min drive from north Miami where I was born and raised. Not to mention the culture shock. Read more>>

Leticia Nobell | Leticia Nobell | Principal & Creative Director

For the past 20 + years I have been leading my own own business in Brazil and the US, Leticia Nobell Architects, focused on high end retail projects of our own design, besides working in collaboration with international brands, such as Dolce & Gabbana, MAC, Chanel, Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Kate Spade, Seven for all Mankind, Clinique, Starbucks, Jo Malone, and others. Read more>>

Yanet Pájaro | CEO of Clean Ready Miami

Miami is a multicultural city, understanding that the residents of the city have not only different accents, but we also bring small pieces of their own culture to Miami. Integrating that knowledge to our services to be able to adapt to the real needs of our clients, the student from the center of the country, don’t have the same cleaning needs as the European family with children or the famous Latin DJ who comes only for periods, adapting and giving our client what he really needs has been one of our biggest successes. Read more>>

Jimmy Hippenstiel | Executive Artistic Director

As the Executive Artistic Director for the Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County, I find strength and the drive to continue on and on, year after year, by observing the passion my students have for all things Musical Theater. I have now been running the Academy, with like minded help of course, for the last 21 years. Read more>>