TV, Movies, and culture in general sometimes paints a narrow, specific image of what success is, but we know from our conversations with some of the best and brightest that success can mean vastly different things to different people.

Leda Almar | Artist sculptor

Over the years, my perception of success has evolved. In the early stages of my career, it seemed like a daunting concept. However, now I view it as something much more approachable. Today, success for me means pursuing what I’m passionate about, which is creating and teaching. Being able to thrive in this country without fear while dedicating myself to my art and teaching is a significant achievement, and know with the opening of my new studio, I see it as the start of a new chapter in my journey. Read more>>

Hazél Mulan | Recording Artist

I define success by working hard towards something bigger than yourself, success to me is being able to support your family , success is having the hard conversations to become better , success is having a love and drive for something so fulfilling in your soul that you stop at nothing until you feel it every day , success is performing for thousands of people and giving them an alternate universe to escape to, success is making yourself proud and doing the best you can while here on this earth , to leave your mark, make a difference and an impact . Read more>>

Richard Hartley | Artist

My definition of success is being able to do what you love,with whom you love or like whether for a living or simply for the joy of it! Read more>>