We have the good fortune of connecting with so many bright, accomplished folks from a variety of industries and we often ask them to tell us what they feel has been the most important factor behind their success. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Celestia French | Holistic Brand Strategist & Yoga Therapist

After my Mom passed away early last year, it made me realize just how fleeting and precious this life really is. It struck me that we each have so much potential to fulfill during our lifetime, and what a gift it is to discover and share it. Read more>>

Jason Sheedy | Independent Filmmaker

Some of the best advice I’ve ever received is the simplest: “If you wanna be a filmmaker, go make films.” I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010, and shortly after, my friends and I took that advice to heart and made our first feature film. Read more>>

Shawn Pavlas | Software Engineer / Multi-media Artist

Sticking with something long enough to see it gain traction. I know I am not the only creative person who has struggled to stay focused on one idea or project. As someone who both loves learning new things and has a mind constantly abuzz with considering possibilities and alternate perspectives I spent years of my life just exploring but not having much to show for it. Read more>>

Maddy B | Photographer

At the end of the day I truly believe that if you allow yourself to move through opportunities enough to feel what is resonate, what is meant for you will stick. With that being said, I think the most crucial factor to my success as a freelance photographer is executing with nothing but passion and drive. Read more>>

Lori Anastos | Nail Artist

The most important factor behind my success is that I never gave up. Being a veteran in my industry, I faced many challenges over the years. There were even times when I wanted to quit and pursue something different. Then I thought about all of the hard work I had put in to my career, and even though there were challenges, I’ve always loved what I do. So I decided that giving up was not an option.  Read more>>

Tori Ziege and Elizabeth Foster N/A | Co-founders of the Denver Women’s Circle and Wander Women Retreats

Authenticity and intention. Authenticity is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days, but it’s true. We aren’t gurus; we aren’t pretending to be something or someone we’re not. We are regular women still very much trying to figure it out. We are speaking from our lived experience, sharing in the hopes that the tools we’ve used and the ideas we’ve learned will help other women too. Read more>>

Darnell Webb | Bison Athletic Club Football President

The most important factor when it comes to my success is my determination and my family. Ever since my 3 strokes in 2020 right before Covid-19 lockdown, I’ve been determined to bounce back and overcome all the different conditions a stroke survivor goes through. Read more>>

Jane Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA | Public Relations/Communications Strategist

Success is about delivering on your promises. My business has been built on word-of-mouth, which means people trust that I will provide reliable counsel, understand their business and how to reach those audiences with tools that produce positive outcomes. Read more>>

Randi Samuelson-Brown | Colorado Author

I honestly believe that the most important factor behind my writing successes is the State of Colorado. At the beginning of my publishing journey for the BEATEN TERRITORY (now re-released as MARKET STREET MADAM) I made a promise to the universe, that if somehow the book made it through publication, I would support every local library, museum, book group, civic group etc. that wanted me to present a history or writing presentation. Read more>>