We’ve been fortunate to connect with so many brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives and we regularly ask them about the most important lessons they’ve learned over the course of their careers. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Johnny Michael | Founder of Hi 👋 | HiJohnny.com

I’m originally from Clinton Twp, Michigan. Since that doesn’t sound too familiar to people I usually follow it up by saying something like… “you know how Eminem lived near 8 mile. I grew up by 16 mile. 8 miles away!” While Detroit often gets a gritty narrative, Michigan and the midwest has another reputation for being generally friendly. Read more>>

Marina Radlinski | Palm Beach Organized Founder and CEO

I was born and raised in a small town just outside of Zurich, Switzerland, and coming from a blue-collar family, I always wanted more. I was drawn to experiences beyond the norm—travel, business, the luxury lifestyle. That drive pushed me to move to New York, where I worked in hospitality, mostly managing high-end restaurants. I absolutely loved the blend of customer service and creating luxury experiences, and now I bring that same energy to my clients as a professional home organizer. Read more>>

Kateryna Armenta | Life and Career Coach

“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” —William Faulkner
I took this quote to heart several times in my life.
Born in Kazakhstan and raised in Ukraine, I always knew my place was somewhere else. It was strange for my family, as none of them ever traveled outside the country except to Russia to visit my aunt and cousins. None of them understood why I had this strange belief and urge to see the world and live on a different continent. Read more>>

Ariel Sonny | Entrepreneur, Model & Medical Student

I’m from Trinidad, which is a melting pot of different cultures where we share mutual respect and appreciation for each other. My ancestors came here as indentured laborers from India. They kept their religion and customs alive over the past century which has inspired me to do the same. Therefore, I have been a devoted Hindu all my life. I always felt that God has been guiding me on the right path, Read more>>

Dr George Ackerman | Attorney, Educator & Police Ofc. Rsv.

I am originally from Brooklyn, New York. Today, I reside in Florida. I do not believe I would be the man I am today or have had success if not for my mother, Sharon. Today, my journey brings me to the world of advocacy in memory of my mother, who struggled with Parkinson’s Disease.Read more>>

Cesar Miguel Golindano Espanol | Artist, Podcaster

I’m from Venezuela, My family and I moved to the states when I was 14 years old, Kind of feels like lives, and I’ve gotten the privilege of having opportunities that many people my age would never think of having. It has been somewhat of a curse, and I some point in my life I did view it as that, as the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone, because you leave behind something that you thought was your world and now that world has vanish and you got to start from zero, I was just a kid but I believe that is Something that can be very impactful to To anyone no matter what age. Read more>>