We asked some of the city’s rising stars about why they think they have been so successful and we’ve shared their responses below.

Allonya Payne | Actress, Writer, and Director

One Habit that feel helped me succeed was being on time and asking questions about any and every project I’m in or developed. Ready more>>

Dan Lepien | Full-Time Country Singer

It can feel annoying at first but keeping an ongoing to-do list on my phone in my notepad is crucial for me. I’ve realized more and more that I’m the type of person that has a lot of thoughts coming and going, so organizing things by writing them down HELPS a ton. Ready more>>

Krinski Lewis | THE OFFICIAL MR. GAMEBOY4

HARD WORK!! Everyday is HARD WORK!! Everyone will eventually get tired. You’re gonna get distracted. But I feel like the hard work pays off with everyone you come in contact with on a daily basis. Ready more>>