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.

Jarvis Owens

Why did you pursue an artistic or creative career?

I pursued it because I felt like podcasting was already my life. The essential parts of podcasting. 
The talking and listening to conversations. And I’m such a big fan of podcasting itself. I listen to a lot of podcast. I absorb it and I love it. 
It helps me get through my days. So I decided to create a podcast because my mindset was, “well, this is already my life. I might as well make it a business.” Read More>>

Alisha ‘Victorious’ Dancy

The most important factor behind the success of Alisha Dancy is the undeniable truth that with God, all things are possible. My story is living proof that your beginning does not have to define your ending. As I always say, “Victory is inevitable when you realize that life can never defeat someone who refuses to lose.” Read More>>

Ariona Fanning

The most important factor behind my success and brand (clothing brand and personal brand) is God. God has blessed me with beautiful ideas to launch my brand since I was a little girl in my granny’s kitchen drawing clothes. Sui Generis is the name of my clothing brand. The name was given to me as an idea by my mother when I was 10 years old. Sui generis is a Latin word that means “to be original” or “of its own kind”.  Read More>>