to become well-known or successful in a particular field
自分の名を上げる (jibun no na o ageru)
"She made a name for herself in the world of fashion design."
"彼女はファッションデザインの世界で自分の名を上げた。" (kanojo wa fasshon dezain no sekai de jibun no na o ageta)
someone who learns things fast
to be the center of attention
to continue to hope or work toward a goal even after setback...
very common and not valuable
to begin performing or speaking publicly
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry