We asked some of the city’s hidden gems to tell us about what they feel is the most important factor behind their success.

Larry Davis

Our mission is to Upgrade Your Eyewear®, by adding useful tech features to comfortable designer glasses. From the start, we have worked to make smartglasses more accessible, useful and enjoyable for the average person.
It’s been a long journey to get where we are, a market leader in smartglasses. It started as a project in a tech incubator, then a crowdfund, and now a public corporation. Every step of the way, the corporate structure grew alongside our core product offering. Read More>>

Kholoud Androwis

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is authenticity. Whether I’m creating a painting or working on a graphic design project, my approach is deeply personal and intentional. My artwork is a direct reflection of my emotions, memories, and life experiences—each piece carries a part of my story. When it comes to graphic design, I take the time to truly understand my clients by asking thoughtful questions and stepping into their perspective. This allows me to create designs that not only meet their needs but also capture the essence of their brand. Every creation I produce—whether on canvas or digitally—is original, meaningful, and rooted in genuine connection. Read More>>

Maggie Alvarez

The biggest reason behind my success? My kids.

They’re the reason I show up every day with drive and purpose. I’m constantly inspired to keep pushing forward so I can give them the best life possible. One filled with opportunity, stability, and everything they deserve. Read More>>

Emily Gomez

I always knew that I was meant to be different. I have always had an overachiever mindset in anything that I do. I grew up being taught to be confident and to truly encompass who I am as a human. I was raised by beautiful and loving parents who guided me and my three siblings in the best direction they possibly could. I am grateful for my parents, who instilled in me a love for giving back to others, tending to my health, and becoming the greatest version of myself. Read More>>

Nathan Roman

The most important factor behind the success of Creatio has been authenticity and heart. At its core, Creatio was built with a genuine passion for guiding young artists, not just to act, but to discover who they are through the art of performance. Our approach isn’t about chasing fame or immediate results. It’s about creating a safe, nurturing space where kids and teens can grow artistically and emotionally, whether they’re just beginning or already working in the industry. Read More>>

Jennifer Barnhart

Understanding that trauma doesn’t have to hold you back, that you CAN live a prosperous life in whatever that looks like for you with a positive mindset and boundless energy! Read More>>

Marina Barone

Honesty is the most overlooked solution and antidote to our problems. Society teaches us to be nice instead of real, reinforcing a life of pretense and creating relationships that are doomed to be unfulfilling and ultimately fail.
“The Happy Mind Method” is a lifesaver for my clients because it strips away the BS and shows them how to master their minds in a minute, fast-tracking them back to real happiness, making it the last stop they’ll ever have to make. Read More>>