24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week. Junior investment bankers regularly work 80-90 hours a week. Many other high profile professions require the same level of commitment. Often those on the outside claim that working 80-90 hours a week is bad/wrong/terrible/silly/etc but we’ve spoken with so many folks who say working that much has been the best decision of their life – it allowed them to develop a deep and strong skill set far faster than would have been possible otherwise. In other words, by working 2x the hours, they were able to generate 5x or more the rewards. And depending on where you are in your career, investing heavily in your skills and competence can pay dividends for a long time.

Nathanael Ilteus | Fintech Account Manager

Keeping it fun. For me, it is a hobby and I make sure to have fun with recording, editing and posting content. To be honest, it doesn’t feel like a job so that’s why I love it. When I started this journey of content creation, it was solely because my friends would constantly ask me for recommendations of where to eat or drink in the South Florida area. Now that I have social media platforms, I just share my page and tell them to pick and choose themselves rather than sending a list. Read more>>

Helena Castro | CEO of Carioca Life

My journey with Carioca Life is all about making a real impact on people’s lives. It’s not just about business numbers, it’s about the genuine difference we make in our customers’ daily experiences. I measure our success by the smiles we bring to our clients’ faces and the boost in self-confidence they gain from wearing our products. It’s not just about selling swimwear, it’s about helping women feel great about themselves, perhaps even in ways they might not have expected. Throughout these past months in this business, I’ve come to realize that fashion is more than just clothes, it’s a tool for self-expression. Read more>>

Juliana Sharkey | Principal Partner of small business

I have been in the A&D industry since 1996 and the key factor contributing to the success of my brand is my active engagement within the South Florida architectural and design community. This entails actively participating as a guest instructor at FIU through materials classes and serving as a respected board member of IIDA, a membership that has provided me with invaluable opportunities to engage in charitable endeavors. From a young age, my father instilled in me the fundamental principle of “Do What You Say & Say What You Do,” emphasizing that trust, credibility, and relationships are the cornerstones of success, especially in the realm of sales. Read more>>