We asked some of the city’s rising stars to reflect on what made a difference in their journey. We asked them to tell us about what they think the most important factor has been behind their success.

Kris Young

The most important factor behind my success in the book space has been authenticity. I’ve always had a deep passion for reading and sharing stories with others, and that love shines through in everything I create. When I started, my goal wasn’t just to talk about books, I wanted to inspire other moms to reclaim their passions and carve out time for themselves outside of motherhood. Read More>>

Alexia Chianis

While having a quality product is essential, it’s my commitment to customer experience that truly sets my business apart. Building genuine relationships has been one of the biggest factors behind my success. Read More>>

Kevogotbeats

Time management, staying focused, and patience. All these things have literally gone hand in hand with any success or failure that I’ve had. Learning to manage all 3 is what has gotten me this far and will continue to guide me onward. Read More>>

Katie Podracky

In my opinion, the two most important factors behind success are resilience and integrity. I can only speak from my own experience here, but for me, resilience means the ability to get back up and try again after failure. At first glance, my resume looks polished and clean but if I could show you the rough drafts, you’d see the truth. Read More>>