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.
Brandon Hartley
Brandon: I grew up in the suburbs of Metro-Detroit. I was very fortunate to have supportive parents that worked hard and sacrificed, so they could give me a chance to be successful and follow my dreams. While I never lived in downtown Detroit, I worked there, went to many many concerts, Slow Roll, and Red Wings games; Detroit will always be my home. It’s the pride and hard work of the people that influenced me the most. It’s a city that a lot of people outside of have very loud opinions about, but if you take the time to talk to anyone from neighborhoods downtown, they will admit, Detroit needs work, but that’s not going to stop them from having real pride or turning their back to the city. Read more>>
Megan Schukei | elopement & small wedding photographer
I am from small town Nebraska and it is also where I live today on a family farm with my husband Sam! I think my overall background had a big impact for how run my business and what I am inspired by. I personally was always taught to work hard and go above and beyond for people and that really has shaped who I am. I also loved being outside growing up and now I get to work in the most beautiful places to that’s really neat! Read more>>
Lucas Cooper | Leading Frontman of Lost in the Forest & Producer
I am from Littleton, Colorado–about thirty minutes outside of Denver, and twenty-five from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Being from the Denver area, I’ve been raised by my parents to love music since I was born. My parents had many friends that were musicians in bands, and that definitely left a lasting effect of wanting to be up on the stage and perform songs that I write to a room of people. Music has always been a passion of mine and has always been the one thing that has stuck with me through every point of my life, and I’ve always wanted to create something that others can feel that same exact feeling.
My parents always raised me to reach for my dreams and do what I need to do to achieve them. Read more>>
Emily Buchtel | Colorado Content Creator
I am a Colorado native. I was born and raised in Westminster Colorado by my two parents who are also Colorado natives. Growing up in this beautiful state definitely allowed me to have experiences at a young age that many people travel to Colorado to experience. I grew up hiking in Eldorado Springs, spent weekends in mountain towns such as Estes Park, Winter Park, Steamboat and Glenwood Springs. I was exposed to all the beauty and adventure Colorado offers at a younger age. Read more>>