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
Dream Career: Writer
Cecilia has more than 12 years of content strategy and editing experience, first in editorial roles before transitioning to SEO and digital marketing. At SUCCESS, she oversees marketing, sales and business development, supporting all divisions across the organization.
Kelley Bahata
Dream Career: Librarian in a coastal town
Kelley, as the Digital Marketing Manager at SUCCESS Enterprises, operates in a cross-functional capacity, collaborating with the leadership, sales, and product teams to craft effective marketing strategies and foster partnership opportunities. Her daily focus revolves around spearheading innovative campaigns, optimizing user experiences, and building the SUCCESS community. With a background in strategy development for leading global and Fortune 500 brands, she thrives in dynamic environments that challenge her skills and creativity.
Romaine Brown-Palmer
Dream Career: Sitcom TV Show Writer
Romaine oversees the daily operations of the administrative department and coaching team, ensuring that both organizations run smoothly and efficiently. In this role, Romaine leverages a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on operational skills.
Brooke Bibeault
Dream Career: I’ve created it, honestly. Now, it’s about scaling.
Brooke, in addition to her role at SUCCESS, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advisor to top celebrity talent and leading organizations. She co-founded Makor Resources and the 10X Hub with Grant Cardone, and is a member of the exclusive Vogue100 group, selected by Anna Wintour for her work in sustainable luxury and fine jewelry. As a purpose-driven leader, Brooke has built her career by finding creative solutions to enhance economic opportunity and human potential.
Kathleen Burke
Dream Career: Role on Webseries or Dramedy – Netflix,Apple TV, Hulu
Kathleen specializes in integrated media sales and business development across print, digital, video, social media, and event sponsorships. Additionally, she is an actor who dabbles in theater, small film, voiceover work, and writing.
Shawana Crayton
Dream Career: News Anchor
Shawana has been with Success Enterprises for three years. With over 20 years of customer service experience, she finds joy in assisting others.
Tracey Hadel
Dream Career: Radio talk show host
Tracy is a media professional with over 25 years of industry experience generating revenue and building new business. She has worked at top media companies such as Meredith Corporation and Reader’s Digest, managing sales teams at brands like Parents, Better Homes & Gardens, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Health, and TV Guide.
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.
Lauren Kerrigan
Dream Career: Touring master sommelier
Lauren is the wrangler and creator of branding and graphic assets for all business divisions across SUCCESS® Enterprises. She is driven to make SUCCESS beautiful!
Sarah Klionsky
Dream Career: Craft store owner
Sarah has worked in accounting and finance for 10 years and has been with SUCCESS since March 2021. At SUCCESS, she focuses on maintaining the budget, financial statements, and forecast to ensure the team has accurate information to make the best business decisions.
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.
Paris Kypke
Dream Career: Astronaut
Paris, a dynamic marketer, specializes in product development and marketing operations, excelling in fast-paced environments through innovation and strategic thinking. Leveraging her analytical mindset and passion for consumer connections, she delivers tailored solutions to meet evolving demands, ensuring measurable results in every project.
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
Dream Career: Formula 1 Driver
Ava is a seasoned social media manager with over six years of industry experience. She specializes in driving engagement and brand visibility across diverse platforms, leveraging her expertise to create impactful digital strategies.
Jet Lee
Dream Career: I’m living my dream career :)
Jet is copywriter experienced in using proven direct-response marketing techniques to craft copy that nurtures relationships with prospects and converts them into loyal, high-paying customers. His areas of expertise include developing email marketing campaigns and landing pages via A/B testing, strategic segmentation, customer journey mapping, and employing copywriting techniques grounded in the latest breakthroughs in consumer psychology.
Tess Lopez
Dream Career: Exactly what I’m doing now—editing for a magazine!
Tess has more than five years of experience as a writer and editor for both print and digital publications, with a special interest in lifestyle and personal development content. In her role at SUCCESS, she assigns and oversees the production of digital editorial content for the website and the brand’s exclusive digital magazine, SUCCESS+.
Rena Machani
Dream Career: Author
Rena grew up in Colorado, graduated from The University of Colorado Boulder in English, and pursed media and journalism. She recently joined SUCCESS magazine as their editorial assistant.
Hugh Murphy
Dream Career: Leftfielder for the Texas Rangers
Hugh is a marketing professional with extensive career experience in the publishing and advertising industries.
Emily O'Brien
Dream Career: THIS.
Emily is the associate editor of SUCCESS magazine. She has contributed to more than 30 print and digital publications, focusing on architecture, wellness, travel, and lifestyle topics. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Jeff Pizzo
Dream Career: Being the GM for a professional sports team or Athletic Director at LSU
With over 20 years of experience in advertising sales, Jeff leverages his proven track record of exceeding client expectations to drive business growth. He is passionate about developing creative and outside-the-box solutions that achieve client goals and foster long-term partnerships.
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.
Katelin Walling
Dream Career: National Park Ranger
Katelin has more than 13 years of editorial experience, starting in print before transitioning to digital content and SEO strategy. At SUCCESS, she oversees marketing and SEO content, ensuring those content strategies best support all divisions across the organization.
Josh Gettman
Dream Career:
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Chris Paul
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.