Conversation so far:
What did Ayumi Hamasaki do in Ayumi Hamasaki's childhood that's of importance?
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Hamasaki was raised as an only child by her mother and grandmother.
Her father had left the family when she was three.
Why did he leave?
CANNOTANSWER.
What were some of her early endeavors?
At age seven, Hamasaki began modeling for local institutions.
Where did she model?
for local institutions, such as banks, in order to supplement the family's income.

Question: Was she successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Ayumi Hamasaki successful?