We asked some of the city’s rising stars to reflect on what made a difference in their journey. We asked them to tell us about what they think the most important factor has been behind their success.

Sara Lowell | Event Planning and Design

Having zero egos. I don’t need my clients to know all the things I am doing behind the scenes to save the day or to make their events run more smoothly. I get it done and make it happen. There is no need to tell the clients, “guess what I just did” or “the vendor is only doing this because of me” My goal is to get it done and keep my mouth shut. No need to be the hero. It’s not about us. It’s about the success of the event and it does not matter how we got there. Read more>>

Jacopo Iasiello | Investor/Broker/Author/Biohacker/Italian

I thank you for this fantastic question that is asked of me. I am extraordinarily grateful to the universe to be able to answer by defining my external success in Real Estate as an investor / Broker of my company Miami Italy International Brokers Realty, as a consequence of deep internal work through a methodology that I have assembled but scientifically proven by university studies, my method is called M.P.B.E a step by step guide to become Healthy Rich and Happy, where M stands. For meditation, P for prayer, B for biohacking, and E for exercise. Read more>>

Mapa Broker | Erika Rodriguez & Kerwin Pereira

The most important factors behind our success as car brokers are consistency and authenticity. We are always innovating, creating new ideas, and improving our services and products to help our community to have the needed tools and knowledge to buy and sell cars. The most important thing is not just having fresh and innovative new ideas but making them real with consistency and discipline. Read more>>

Florencia Cirigliano | Travel Industry Innovator

I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. My upbringing is a big part of who I am – I proudly embrace my culture in both my personal and professional lives. Read more>>

Jessica Suarez | Celebrity Spray Tan Artist

The most important factor behind my success was mastering the art of Spray Tanning, which led to creating my own unique airbrush contour technique that delivers a next-level experience. Read more>>

Rachel Needle | Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Entrepreneur, Consultant

Wow, this is a loaded question and one that I will have to change from factor to factorS. The most important factors behind my success and the success of my brands are passion, relationships, a phenomenal team, exceptional service and offerings, my belief in my products, and my genuine care for every client, student, participant, and consultee. My passion for what I do shows. People have commented on how the excitement I have for what I do and how I do it have drawn them to me and my offerings. Next, having great relationships with people allows me to have the best of the best involved and working with me. Read more>>

Ashley Calvo PA-C | Aesthetic Medicine Injector, Co-Owner /VP of Nüvo You Med Spa, Owner/Founder of Beauty By Nüvo You, Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

I think the key to my success is really simple- I do what I love, and try my best to create, build and be good at something people value. The most important factor behind my success is that I deeply enjoy what I do and am able to do what I love every single day. I feel that I have truly found my purpose within the industry of Aesthetic Medicine and this makes life extremely fulfilling both personally and professionally. It’s incredibly satisfying to be able to add value, bring happiness, build confidence & make a small difference /impact in the lives of others. This is what drives me. I meet so many different and interesting people on a daily basis who come to me with their concerns. Read more>>