Getting to do what you love? Providing for your loved ones? What does success mean to you? Below you’ll find perspectives from some of the city’s best and brightest.

Spencer James | Standup Comedian

I think just asking this question is so much more important than any answer I could give, especially when it comes to standup comedy. I ask everyone I come in contact with, “What’s the goal?” because if you don’t have somewhat of an idea on what that is then it’s just going to create more questions. Read more>>

Nicole Rall | Photographer

Success looks different to all of us. For me its a feeling I get when when I talk to my clients after a session. Entrepreneurs that feel like a weight has lifted and they now have more ease in their business. It’s the texts from clients after family sessions telling me they’re crying in the grocery store because they just opened up their families photo gallery. Read more>>

Joseph Carlson | Photographer

Success looks different for each person. Sure, part of success is accomplishing an aim or a purpose, as I’m sure most would agree with. Oftentimes however, success isn’t achieved without learning from failure or mistakes, and this comes with time. I remember being a young child wanting to grow up to be a professional athlete. Read more>>

Rachel Martinez | Lead Scentsy Consultant| Future Real Estate Agent

I do not define success monetarily or materialistically. Success comes from within, when you are continuing to challenge yourself, continue to educate yourself and continue to pour into yourself to build the best of YOU. Read more>>