One of the most important lessons we learned is that our lives and our businesses will teach us along the way. We don’t need to know everything on day one because the challenges we face on day will likely be ones we are already equipped to handle. As we overcome challenges we get better and better and as the challenges increase in difficulty so too does our ability to tackle them.

We asked members of the community that we admire to share important lessons their business or career has taught them and have shared some of those responses below.

Khloe Katz | Drag Entertainer

The most important lesson I have learned so far from 14 years in the entertainment industry, is that when you are in service to someone, the money is secondary. The fulfillment comes from meeting the needs of others through your art. When your alignment with your service based desires are matched up with your business or monetized endeavors, that is where the true magic of business and life intersect. Read more>>

Krystal Covington | Marketing Consultant and Owner of Bella Virtu Organics

One of the most essential lessons I’ve learned recently is that once I know something is possible I can make it happen. A few years back I heard a podcast that discussed the benefits of purchasing an existing business rather than starting one. After learning about the benefits and basic tactics I then began meeting others who had done so and realized it’s not as challenging as I would have assumed. This year I bought a business for the first time and it was an exciting moment. Read more>>

Irene Garcia | Vocal Coach

I have learned to never underestimate someone´s capabilities. It is amazing what happens when a person is determined and committed to working hard. Talent is a beautiful thing, but hard work and grit are two incredibly powerful qualities that a lot of times can be stronger influencers in a person´s professional growth and success. Read more>>

Brooks Luby | Clothing Designer

Authenticity. Plain and simple. If you follow your heart it will show up everywhere and anywhere you choose to highlight your brand and what you are doing. It’s easy to communicate, comfortable and creates a sense of well being for yourself and others that you surround yourself with Read more>>