MEET THIS YEAR'S 20 IN THEIR 20S HONOREES (2022 EDITION).

• Author: Malan, Mekenna

Utah Business is proud to introduce you to our state's up-and-coming talent. These twenty-somethings are starting their own businesses, rising through the ranks of existing ones, and recreating the world.

MANNY DEL RIO, 29 VP, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS MANAGER | ZIONS BANCORPORATION in /IN/MANNY-DEL-RIO-8919BBB2/

What do you look for in a job or company? I look for a company that can provide me with the potential for growth and professional development, which is exactly why Zions Bancorporation has been the perfect fit for me. Zions has provided me with the opportunity to grow my management and leadership skills and ensure that my industry knowledge and skills stay relevant and up-to-date. I also put emphasis on culture fit, as it is very important to me that my employer and I are aligned on values, beliefs, and behaviors.

SARAH FERRELL EBERT, 23 FOUNDER & CEO | PRESSED FLORAL in /IN/SARAH-EBERT-908181154

What does success look like to you? Success to me looks like creating a dream life for my team. Not only do I want to feel accomplished in creating a business that is known across the country, serves clients in other countries, continues to grow, and allows my family and I to live a comfortable lifestyle full of fun and travel--I want to create a company that allows my team members to live a comfortable lifestyle full of fun and travel. I want my team to feel the impact and success that I do.

JARON ERICKSON, 24 FOUNDER & CEO | DOJO (SALES TRAINING) in /IN/JARON-ERICKSON-%FO%9F%92%AF-45A5A0173/

What advice do you have for other Gen Z/Millennials? You do not need to compare yourself to others. What is seen and perceived on social media is not always reality. Focus more on your own personal growth, your own path, and your own goals and watch the confidence that begins to flood into your life.

IQAN E. FADAEI, 28 ATTORNEY | MICHAEL BEST & FRIEDRICH, LLP in /IN/IQANHAINSWORTHFADAEI/

What advice do you have for other Gen Z/Millennials? First, learn as much as possible from other people and from life experiences. It requires recognizing your weaknesses and mistakes, but you'll become a better person for it and also improve your personal and professional relationships. Second, do everything to the best of your ability. You can always take pride in the effort you put into something, even if the end results aren't what you wanted. This approach is particularly important in the workplace, but it also applies to every other facet of life. Third, stay connected to community. Serving a community provides a sense of purpose that...