We were fortunate to catch up with some brilliant artists, creatives and entrepreneurs from throughout the Houston area and they share the wisdom with us below.

T R U V O N N E | Music Producer / Artist

This is something as creatives I feel that we battle with the most often. You have these great highs where you are getting such great feedback from your work and people are noticing your art and what you are saying and finally feeling like an impact is being made, and in that same grasp you have lows where you feel invisible, stuck and like you have gotten absolutely nowhere or you have gone backwards. Read more>>

Reagan Briggs | Founder of Encore Mixology | Entrepreneur

To be quite blunt, there’s a part of me that laughs at this question as I never knew that giving up was an option. I was raised with a get-it-done mentality. I am sure that part of this has something to do with being Type A and having an overachiever mentality, but it’s working well for me. Read more>>

Haley Nelson | Senior Product Designer and Artist

Though it may come as a surprise to some, I don’t work for myself full-time and I never have. For most of my career, I’ve worked as a Product Designer building and designing applications for tools in the martech, fintech, and aviation space. Read more>>

L.A. Watson | Eco-feminist Artist

The artwork that I ultimately create originates from a place of curiosity, a desire to learn and better understand the problems of the world in order to hopefully contribute something beneficial and expand the dialogue that is taking place in the field of eco-feminist art-making and critical animal studies. Read more>>

Leah Strittmatter | Basketball Coach / Role Model / Entrepreneur

Work Athletics Basketball Facility was created to help players embrace the power of hard work, teamwork & work ethic through the game of basketball! Our motive is Colossians 3:23 which thrives our program, we want players to “work heartily” in all they do. Read more>>

Ashley Curtis | Aesthetic Nurse Injector

Though getting injectables may seem shallow, I have had the pleasure of ensuing confidence in my patients. Not only do I truly try to get to know anyone who walks through my door, but I’m able to enhance their appearance with a natural, refreshing touch, which allows their inner beauty to radiate. Read more>>

Erica Tatum-Sheade | Licensed Clinician and Speaker

Leading with intention and sticking to my “why.” At the core of everything that I do, I focus on my personal 4C’s – collaboration, connection, consistency, and clients: with intention. Being able to collaborate with others who have their own unique gifts means that I can ensure everyone is getting the help that they need. Read more>>

Jackie Kowalski | High Performance Lifestyle Coach

What makes me happy is helping others unlock their full potential, achieve their goals and get my clients out of pain. I find fulfillment in guiding individuals on their journey towards optimal health, personal growth, and living pain-free. Read more>>

Sarah Olivia Lawrence | Intuitive Healer

My favorite principle is that your mind is a magical wand. Your mind is akin to a magical wand, with the power to craft a beautiful life. However, the vitality and strength of the wand rely on the wielder’s capacity to concentrate on the abilities that ignite it. Read more>> 

Jummy Ikuseru | Co-Owner, Classy Sisters Wigs

It’s all about people, whether its customers or employees, people are the most important. Read more>>

Bobby Stills | “Artist”

Asking where I’m from is a loaded question. Haha I need a whole personal interview for that because I’ve lived In 5 different states. Growing up and moving around has taught me to be relentless and to hustle. Nothing is going to come to you you have to work for it. If you don’t work you don’t eat,if you don’t grind you don’t shine.  Read more>>

Georen Goodyear | Arizona Wedding Photographer (Instagram: @loveendures.photo)

Originally, I went to college and got a bachelors degree in elementary education from Grand Canyon University. However, as I was going through my student teaching I very quickly realised that wasn’t the job for me. Read more>>