We asked some of the brightest folks in the community to open up to us about the most important lesson their business or career has taught them. We’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Sunny Carroll | I’m Sunnt Carroll, owner of Destin Life clothing brand. I live in Destin Florida with my two beautiful toddlers and an amazing husband! We love Jesus and have been entrepreneurs for a decade now.

As an entrepreneur of three successful businesses I learned from a young age how important it is to take risks when you have a dream. When you want to start a brand you have to be willing to walk away from a stable 9-5 5 day a week job to start working 24/7 for yourself. Read more>>

Natalia Yepes | Travel Designer

The most important lesson my business has taught me is to know my value. When I first opened my agency I wanted to be the travel advisor for everyone, but I realized that my specialized services aren’t made for mass appeal. I had to learn to stand my ground and know that my time is very valuable, and the level of service I provide should be appreciated. I’ve learned to find my voice and it’s helped me in every aspect of life: not just professionally Read more>>

Kristie Alicea | Founder + Pre/postnatal fitness expert

One of the most important lessons my business has taught me is to not take things personally and to remove my ego from my work. ABC Fit Collective is a client-facing business that provides a service to people along their maternity journey. Read more>>

Camila McCalpin | Realtor/Ms. Latina International

The most important lesson my business has thought me is to remain humble no matter what, it has thought me the importance of kindness, and that no one know what the futures holds Read more>>