We asked rising stars from the community to open up to us about their end goal. We asked them where they want to be, professionally, by the end of their careers and have shared some of those responses below.

Celeste Brown | CEO, Defining Enterprises. LLC.

“Ultimately, the vision is not just a business goal. Becoming a leader in the automated retail industry with both Defining Essentials™ automated retail machines boasting digital advertising space and Defining Essentials™ Just Walk Out Locations is not just a dream for the here and now; it will be the culmination of a professional journey that I hope spans a lifetime. I envision this as a legacy and wish to leave behind in the world of retail—innovation, convenience, and a commitment to redefining the shopping experience for generations to come. With every step towards achieving this goal, we move closer to realizing this dream of making the future of retail truly essential.” Read more>>

Isana Ashaneya | Educator & Entrepreneur

Throughout my work, I have always wanted to change the world, improve the lives of others, and generally give back to children—the world’s future and those in greatest need. And I believe that this is only the start of my adventure. Read more>>

Nick Galbincea | Vocalist and Guitarist of Wake Magnolia

The goal for me personally in my music career has always been to simply write, record and release the best music that I can. I’m very grateful over the years for the shows that Wake Magnolia has played, the awards and recognition that we have received, and every single person that has listened to our music and/ or attended a concert. I think most people would answer this question by stating that they want to become “Rock Stars” or rich and famous. For me it truly is just creating and releasing music. It brings me joy and fulfillment doing this simply put. So my “end goal” really is just to keep playing, recording, and releasing music till the day I die. Read more>>

Sophie and Casey Beres | Co-founders of Brushedbysophh

Our end goals for our company are driven by a simple desire: to create a business that can support both myself and my partner, my sister Casey. But, this support is about more than just financial success; it’s about sustaining a way of life that allows us to continue doing what we love with the person we cherish most – not just as partners in business but as best friends. We aim to build a business that not only provides for our livelihoods but also fosters an environment of creativity, innovation, and fulfillment. As we work towards these goals, we remain grateful for the opportunities and support that have come our way thus far! We understand that success is a journey, and we’re excited to continue growing, learning, and building together. Read more>>