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.

Patricia Obando | Miss teen Texas Latina 2023

The most important factor behind my success was undoubtedly perseverance. It wasn’t an easy way but that didn’t stop me from fighting for my dream and fulfilling my goals. My parents were also an important part of my success, they tried very hard from day one and were my greatest animators throughout this process. Read more>>

Amanda Mitchell | Pet Groomer

Gentle Grooming! Honesty, patience, kindness, and love! Grooming should be for the sheer love of it. Taking the heart of grooming back to the root. Read more>>

Layn & Jeraldine Chess | Personal Trainers & Gym Owners

We feel the single most important factor in designing success for any company or brand is being able to cultivate a strong team. Read more>>

Cheryl Haseeb, DNP-FNP | CEO and Owner of Pura Medical Aesthetics and Athletics Nation Institute

The key to the success of Pura Medical Aesthetics and Aesthetic Nation Institute (ANI) lies in our belief that we no longer need to be the guardians of knowledge and information. This era calls for abundant thinking. We have moved beyond the idea of hoarding information to maintain a competitive edge. As we say, “collaboration over competition”. Read more>> 

Ken Olan | Co-CEO and Chief Experience Officer

I don’t think that any single factor drives success. That is, there is no single factor that can create success if it isn’t accompanied by an array of other factors. Just as a table cannot stand. Read more>>

Quietstorm Ayers | An Educator, Poet, Community Leader

Being authentic and true to who i am and who I am striving to become is the most important factor for me and what is the success behind my brand. In all aspects I strive to BE a pinnacle leader. Read more>>