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.

The Brielle Group Real Estate Experts | The Brielle Group, Real Estate Experts, Co-Founders: Taylor Koehne, Susan Branson, Kristin Stiles-Janossy

The most important factor behind The Brielle Group’s success is genuinely caring about our clients past a single transaction. Our small team is made of very different people, but we all share the same value of putting peoples/families needs above all else. Our goal is not to make a commission; our goal is to help support our own families while serving our community and our community’s families. When we work as a community, everyone is better for it. Read more>>

Tarrion J. Parish | Storyteller & Writer

The most important factor is transparency. Without being transparent or vulnerable, I wouldn’t have an audience today. My willingness to be open and share the harsh truths about my life draws people in. Sometimes.. situations can make you feel like you’re the only person in the world experiencing what you’re going through and it’s hard to talk to or share with others. I’ve become the person who shares and because of that, others feel like they aren’t alone. Read more>>

Ericka Miles | Baker

I am tenacious. I just will NOT give up, no matter what life throws at me, I will fight to the end. My son was sick and between ICU stays, the cost of medicine, and my mental health plummeting something had to give. I decided to get back to what I always loved to do cook good meals and bake! The desire to take care of myself so I could be there for my children and the want to provide with out having to ever depend on a soul has kept me motivated. My son deserved the best care and I made it a point to get up off my behind and bake cakes to give it to him. Read more>>