We asked the community what factors they felt were responsible for their success and we’ve highlighted some of those responses below.

Carrie Colbert | Founder at Curate Capital

I’ve been very blessed to be surrounded by great people from day one with Curate Capital, and moreso now as our company grows. We are a very lean and mean group, so it’s perhaps even more essential to truly love who you’re working with. I’m just grateful that our team members have chosen to come along with me in this journey and bring their skill sets that compliment my own so well. Read more>>

Laura Urrutia | Tacos Toreados team member

Teamwork makes the dream work. Helping each other makes the change. Offering a better service to our clients is only possible with the help from each other. Tacos Toreados can be from 4 people to 6 people that work together to provide our service around Houston. Many times, we are afraid to ask for help but getting that extra hand is the key to success. Read more>>

Christina Jackson | Salon Owner & Master Colorist/Stylist

In the current chapter of my life I have an amazing support system from a dedicated and supportive husband and wonderful clientele base , however that has not always been the case. One thing I have always had over the 24 years of my career build is self discipline and the motivation of always giving 160% to hard work behind the chair. I feel that behind any success I may have currently the one the that I have never failed in my venture is hard work and focus on my goals that I have set for myself. Read more>>

Karlicia Lewis | CEO of Sweet Opulence -Perfumer-Skincare Creator

The most important factors behind the success of Sweet Opulence would definitely have to be the consistency of high quality in our products, and the results they produce in our customers. We faithfully use our own skincare/self care routines because we are confident in the results and luxury they provide. So many businesses begin changing formulas and incorporating different ingredients into their skin/body care, bath products, and fragrances when they want to save money or bang out products quickly for quick profit. Read more>>