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

Jared Drinkwater | CEO/ Co-Founder / Chipmaster – Low and Slow Snacks

People say it’s easier to take a swing on a start up when you’re young and don’t have a family to pay for. I actually think the complete opposite. While we still have a long way to go to claim victory with Low and Slow, there’s virtually zero chance I could have gotten the idea to where it is without my 20+ years of brand marketing experience, including 7 in the snack industry at Frito-Lay. Read more>>

José CHALIT HERNANDEZ | Filmmaker, Community Builder, Musician

The most important factor behind my success is the success of others: my teammates, my participants, my colleagues and crew. I’ve always believed in participatory filmmaking and egalitarian community-building, so whatever the project or venture, my hope is to produce films in such a way that everyone gets to have an active voice and feels some sense of ownership in the final product. Read more>>

Jacqueline Allen | Acupuncturist, Astrologer, & Soul Alchemist

The most important factor behind my business success is my dedication to self-care. I tend to all aspects of my life: exercise, play, rest & recovery, learning, art, relationships, community, etc. with the same vigor and tenacity that I tend to my acupuncture practice and patients. When I am nourished and fulfilled, I can provide the highest value of service to my clients because I am living the very medicine I provide: mind-body-soul and spirit wholeness. Read more>>

Christy Belz | Women’s Empowerment Coach

What sets me apart from other women empowerment coaches is my authenticity and vulnerability. I am most proud of my ability to be heart-centered in my practice and to go with the flow of my work. Because of my life challenges, there are a few people that I cannot personally relate to. I am an open book so others realize they are not alone. We all suffer. Read more>>