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
Glenn Sanford
Managing Director and Publisher
Glenn Sanford is reimagining SUCCESS® as a next-gen platform for personal growth, leadership, and high performance. By fusing its legacy with modern innovation, he’s turning SUCCESS® into a catalyst for transformation—where timeless principles meet the tools of the AI era.
Kerrie Lee Brown
& Editor-in-Chief
Chief Content Officer & Editor-in-Chief
Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and wellness advocate with 30 years of experience in media and communications. She has contributed works to over 150 magazines globally and interviewed top names in Hollywood and business. Kerrie is passionate about mentoring others, promoting authentic leadership, and inspiring creative teams.
Courtland Warren
Founding Faculty & Program Lead, SUCCESS Coaching™
A global strategist and transformational coach, Courtland Warren blends behavioral science with human potential. As the founding faculty of SUCCESS Coaching™, he guides leaders through identity-first transformation—helping them think deeper, lead stronger, and live with purpose.
Rachel Nead
Lauren Kerrigan
Tyler Clayton
Platform Steward — Digital Content Ecosystem
Tyler has over 10 years of marketing and content experience, spanning roles from strategist and producer to writer and creative lead. As Platform Steward at SUCCESS®, he drives the digital content ecosystem—scaling personal growth through AI innovation and collective impact.
Shawana Crayton
Emily Holombek
E-Learning & Enrichment Content Specialist
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
Marketing Operations Assistant
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.
Virginia Le
Senior Production Manager
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.
Denise Long
QC and Fact Checker
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
Kristen McMahon
Hugh Murphy
Emily O'Brien
Emily Tvelia
Marketing Operations Specialist
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.
