1897
Hotelier and author Orison Swett Marden sat in a small bedroom on Bowdoin Street in Boston churning out the very first issue of SUCCESS magazine.
1930s
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie are published, which, along with SUCCESS, helped form the foundation of personal development.
1954-1980
Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone, another writer and major personal development figure at the time, published the magazine as the rebranded SUCCESS Unlimited, eventually returning to its roots as SUCCESS.
2008
After an acquisition by VideoPlus (later renamed SUCCESS Partners), the magazine was completely relaunched, bolstered for the first time by SUCCESS.com.
2020
SUCCESS Enterprises was acquired by eXp World Holdings, the parent company of eXp Realty.
TODAY
SUCCESS Enterprises continues to be the authority in personal and professional development with SUCCESS magazine, in addition to the recently launched The SUCCESS Magazine Podcast and SUCCESS+, a digital-only magazine.
meet the team
Amy Somerville
Dream Career: I am living my dream career!
Amy is a mission-driven leader with demonstrated success in developing highly effective teams, delivering dynamic learning strategies, and building engaged communities. Prior to joining SUCCESS, she was vice president of professional development and industry engagement at Buffini & Company and the founder of Moment of Clarity, LLC. In her previous role as an executive with RE/MAX, LLC, she led professional development, technology engagement, multi-media production, and education.
Kerrie Lee Brown
Dream Career: Doing what I’m doing
Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning writer, editor and speaker who has worked in media and communications for three decades. She is published in 150 magazines worldwide, has interviewed some of the biggest names in Hollywood and business, and is the author of the book “My Heart, My Self: A Heartfelt Guide for Women Who Do Too Much” (Amazon), which has received various recognitions in the self-help category.
Cecilia Meis
Tyler Clayton
Dream Career: Screenwriter / director
Tyler has over 10 years of marketing experience, ranging in roles from copywriter and video producer to photographer and content strategist. As a copywriter at SUCCESS®, he takes pride in crafting fresh and compelling messaging that drives results and articulates the brand’s bold and forward-thinking persona.
Crysten Cornish
Dream Career: French cafe owner
With over eight years of experience, Crysten is a brand strategist and marketing expert who has led nationwide workshops to help businesses refine their messaging. As the social media community coordinator for SUCCESS®, she leverages her expertise in brand consulting to craft high-impact content and drive audience engagement.
Shawana Crayton
Brianna Diaz
Dream Career: A director, bringing stories to life through compelling visuals and storytelling
Brianna is a creative professional with experience in production assistance, script reading, video editing, and social media management. She brings strong organizational and creative skills to support projects across preproduction, production, and postproduction.
Kathryn Giuffrida
Dream Career: Homesteading mom of many
As associate marketing editor at SUCCESS®, Kathryn oversees and assists with all SEO and partner content initiatives. She collaborates closely with our talented team of writers, editors, fact-checkers, uploaders, and SEO strategists to produce high-quality content that resonates with our audience. She has over six years of experience in SEO content production and has achieved multiple first-page rankings on Google, demonstrating her ability to create content that is both engaging and highly discoverable.
Elisa Henry
Dream Career: FBI Agent
Elisa Henry is a seasoned System Architect and CRM Specialist with extensive experience in API development and SaaS solutions. With a proven track record in web design and UX/UI creation, Elisa excels in leveraging her expertise across multiple platforms to drive innovation and efficiency in every project she undertakes.
Emily Holombek
Dream Career: Therapy dog handler
Emily has a diverse background in startups, teaching, coaching, and curriculum development, with a strong focus on course design and implementation. Passionate about innovation, she thrives on creating engaging learning experiences and enhancing educational content that drives success and makes a meaningful impact.
Elly Kang
Dream Career: Kindergarten teacher
Driven by a passion for visual communication, Elly, who grew up in Korea, studied studio art at the University of Texas at Austin. With a strong interest in design and storytelling, she joined SUCCESS® as a marketing operations assistant, where she contributes to creative projects and brand engagement.
Lauren Kerrigan
Maya Korogodsky
Dream Career: Fashion Designer
Maya, a driven professional with a BBA in Marketing from the University of Michigan, has gained experience at SoulCycle, HBO, and Meta. Thriving in diverse global environments, Maya excels in collaboration and growth, possessing proficiency in English, Russian, and Hebrew. She is eager to contribute her skills and passion for driving results to dynamic teams.
Virginia Le
Dream Career: Chocolate consultant who travels the world
Virginia is a detail-oriented individual responsible for overseeing numerous aspects, both significant and minor, in her role. Joining SUCCESS magazine’s print production team in 2018, she ensures the Editorial Team stays on track, coordinates with printers, bulk customers, advertisers, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely magazine production.
Ava Leach
Denise Long
Dream Career: Book reviewer
With over 20 years of professional experience in copy editing, writing, and fact-checking, Denise has worked with a variety of industries from news media and tech startups to academic institutions and nonprofits. At SUCCESS®, she is a vigilant extra set of eyes for style and accuracy.
Jamie Lyons
Rena Machani
Hugh Murphy
Shannon Nigut
Dream Career: Artist
Shannon has nearly a decade of experience in social media, having worked both in agencies and in-house for clients. She specializes in content ideation, strategy, production, and reporting. As a freelancer and consultant, she partners with brands to elevate their digital presence and achieve measurable results.
Emily O'Brien
Alexis Sentinella
Dream Career: Professional Hobbyist: The art of trying new things but not committing to them lifelong.
Alexis brings eight years of experience to the table, specializing in intertwining data and systems to create seamless user experiences. Despite holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting, which she rarely applies, she loves to nerd out on numbers on a daily basis.
Beth Shea
Dream Career: To be a wildlife warrior for the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve
Beth has over 20 years of experience as a writer and editor of digital content and has worked with online publications including Hearst Newspapers, Forbes, Business Insider and American Express. She is the digital associate editor at SUCCESS®, where she sources the most engaging and inspiring stories to keep readers informed about current events.
Kristen Tribe
Emily Tvelia
Dream Career: Professional chef
Emily has diverse marketing and project management knowledge with experience using various platforms to build brands, improve engagement, and optimize marketing technology. She’s passionate about learning something new every day and eager to help solve problems that increase marketing efficiency.
