By Lynette Barbieri + Jennifer MacLellan

Success in business demands ambition, resolve, determination, and a relentless pursuit of goals. Here, we highlight successful entrepreneurs whose remarkable accomplishments demonstrate the importance of self-belief and daring leaps of faith. If you’re looking to reshape your career journey, let their achievements inspire you to carve your path to success.

Vivian Pisano

Colts Neck, NJ

The Secret Garden Spa: Owner/Photographer

TheSecretGardenSpa.com

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING: Finding the most joy with my husband, two teenage daughters, and four lively dogs, I prioritize my wellbeing by committing to clean eating and mindful workouts. I also love to indulge in the finer things in life - savoring good wine, exploring different countries, and gourmet cooking for my loved ones with fresh produce from my garden.

ADVICE FOR OTHER ENTREPRENEURS: You reap what you sow in both life and business. When you are passionate about your work and invest your heart and soul into it, success becomes your focus, and the financial rewards will naturally follow.

SECRET TO MY SUCCESS: Prioritize the wellbeing of your business, do it with love and remain humble in your journey.

We are thrilled to welcome brides to our salon! Being part of their journey on such a significant day allows us to connect on many levels. We look forward to making them feel the most beautiful and hope to continue growing alongside them as we see them return for all their beauty needs and then perhaps maternity photos.

Margaret “Maggie” Case

Manalapan, NJ

Maggie Macarons

@Maggiemacarons_

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING: After turning 40 I realized how much self-care is so important not only mentally but physically. Putting yourself first sometimes is the only option. Make sure you surround yourself with people who lift you up! Going for walks and meditation really helps your mind set.

ADVICE FOR OTHER ENTREPRENEURS: Do not to give up. We all can be discouraged sometimes but if you really focus on the positives, it will get better. Also, have patience!

SECRET TO MY SUCCESS: The secret to our success is making it easy, safe, and convenient for women and their families to live a clean-beauty and healthy lifestyle.

Melanie Miladinov

Manalapan, New Jersey

Melderberry Sweets LLC: Owner

MelderberrySweets.com

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING: At least once a week, I take a few hours for "me". Whether it be a massage, facial, getting my nails done, or shopping, I find it necessary to help decompress from the real world.

ADVICE FOR OTHER ENTREPRENEURS: Keep going. If you want it bad enough, then you must work for it. It will be worth it!

SECRET TO MY SUCCESS: Positivity. Head up and keep pushing.

Lauren Kelsey Horak

Long Beach, NY

Beauty Bar 1947: Owner

BeautyBar1947.com

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING: I started working with Evolve by Erika, we meet once a week. Erika creates custom meditations for the areas in my life I need to focus on or even move past and let go. It has truly been so powerful and life changing.

ADVICE FOR OTHER ENTREPRENEURS: Never be afraid to ask for help and always embrace your team members input and perspectives.

SECRET TO MY SUCCESS: Ensuring that Beauty Bar 1947 is a safe, comfortable place for all clients to decompress with personalized treatments aimed at making them feel confident and beautiful in their own skin.

Christina Wettstein

San Antonio, Texas

Melange de Blanc: Co-Founder / Director

MelangeDeBlanc.com

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE AND WELLBEING: I have a gratitude journal every morning that I write three things I am thankful for and three things that are high stressors and honestly it helps me clear my head and remember how far we've gotten and how fortunate I am! As a business owner, it is hard to prioritize self-care when you are in the thick of it but if we can protect our mind against the anxieties of day to day but considering the positives, I think it's a great start!

ADVICE FOR OTHER ENTREPRENEURS: You learn more from failures than successes. There's nothing wrong with trying something.

SECRET TO MY SUCCESS: Who not how: who can help us get where we need to go versus how I can do this alone.