Hardwork? Luck? Good habits? What would you say is behind your success? We’ve shared some thoughtful responses below.

Haily Maki | Owner & Founder of Haute & Honey

I feel like the most important factor in my brand is staying true to our Mission Statement, “Women Ran, Women Led, Women Owned”. When deciding what my mission was when I started my brand, I wanted to make sure it resonated with young females to empower them to become their own entrepreneurs or be able to have the courage to ask for what they wanted out of a current job. Read more>>

Carissa Corsi | Wedding & Event Planner

Carissa Corsi Events is a full service luxury wedding planning and design company. There are five pillars at the very heart of it all; meaningful connections, productivity, creativity, celebrations & lifelong memories. Our secret to success? We focus on building magnetic connections with our couples before all else! We believe these connections drive the true beauty of life’s celebrations. Read more>>

Samesha Dominique | Owner of Chef Dominique’s Bakeshop

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is without a doubt consistency. Being consistent with the way I bake my goods, converse with my customers and manage my time and money led to my success. I have standardized recipes that I’ve developed since the start of my business and my customers love them. I’m always happy to talk to and discuss orders with new and loyal customers. I’ve formed many long lasting friendships through my business; ones I’ll forever be grateful for. Read more>>

Eric Yermilov | Filmmaker & Digital Content Creator

The most important factor behind my success is persistency, consistency, and dedication. Always having a positive mindset knowing that I am doing what makes me happy. Having the confidence to put myself out there and share my work with the world no matter if I fail or succeed. Going the extra mile to capture quality content that opens your mind to new experiences. Read more>>

Sean Coutts | Head of Partnerships

Success is whatever you want it to be. For us it was garnering a community of fashion-savvy connoisseurs that really enjoy the storytelling behind products and the motifs they resonate. The real steps to this path were being resourceful with what we had (and with what we didn’t have). In early 2020, the lockdown produced a severe shortage of Pima cotton fabrics. Read more>>

Sunny Fraser | Travel & Entertainment Writer, Beverage Consultant, Wine Judge

It’s simple, really, food, wine, travel and people. Food and wine especially have been integral to my successes as a non-profit CEO, a fiduciary banking executive, a boutique winery owner, an inventor and now, consultant and writer, so I recognize this deliciously dynamic pairing for its role in all of my accomplishments. Read more>>