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.

Danny McBrinn | Danny McBrinn Mobile Home Real Estate Investor

You don’t have to be great to get started but you do have to get started in order to become great. This quote means so much to me because it is the power of Action. Without action we become absolutely nothing. To many people want to do great things but often over think things and never take any action to begin with. I believe so much of my success is because I often take imperfection action and figure things out along the way. Read more>>

Adrienne Knauer | Harpist & DJ

For me, I’ve hit a point in my life and had experiences that have fostered tenacity, belief in myself, and discipline so for me currently there is no giving up. I’ve already made a decision about where I want to go and what my dream venue is and I decided I’m not quitting until I play there. If I ever approach the feeling of burnout (which I have recently), I simply allow myself to take a step back and rest, not quit. Read more>>

Tekeatha Davidson | Reiki Practitioner and Owner of It’s All About You Holistic Studio

I want my legacy to be one of warmth, love, and inclusivity. I want people to remember the way my hugs made them feel—safe, cherished, and valued. I hope to be remembered for my unwavering love for everyone, always extending kindness and compassion to those around me. Most importantly, I aspire to create and maintain a sacred space where everyone feels safe, respected, and loved. My goal is for people to recall not just what I did, but how I made them feel: deeply appreciated and genuinely cared for. Read more>>

Tiffany Donovan | Private Chef

The most important factor behind the success of my brand as a private chef is my commitment to exceptional customer service. I build and maintain strong client relationships by prioritizing trust, clear communication, and reliability. Understanding and adapting to each client’s needs allows me to provide highly personalized service. This flexibility creates memorable dining experiences that exceed expectations and accommodate special requests and dietary requirements. Read more>>

Oksana Holder | Family Law Attorney

I am a family law attorney in Scottsdale and I am often representing people who had lost their voice during their relationship and being able to empower them drives me. I believe that every person has a purpose in life; I found my own true purpose at the age of 30. I have always felt like I was born to be a “protector” of the ones who cannot stand up for themselves and that protector instinct translates directly into my work. I treat my client’s problems as if they were my own. Read more>>

Krystal Valdivia | Independent Hairstylist

Treat others how you would like to be treated. In the service industry, you could alter it slightly to: “Serve others how you would like to be served.” That will truly impact your business for the better, every time. Read more>>

Brenda Daly | Actor. Director, Writer, Creator.

My end goal is to direct films or TV shows with my voice. I lost my job of 22 years to Covid and decided then that it was time to pursue my passions. Read more>>

Stephanie Shelley | Floral Designer

I would like to do flowers everyday until my time is done hahaha. My ultimate end goal would be to have a private studio or storefront showcasing photos and bouquets Ive accomplished all through my career of Bouquet Babyy. I possibly see an all pink studio coming my way :))) I’d also be open to expanding my team of course and working along side anyone who would like to join me on this passionate journey. I dont see shipping bouquets as an option anymore unfortunately but possibly expanding and opening this career path for others once I am done. Read more>>

Destiny Davis | Micro influencer

I started to pursue social media as a career when I caught a glimpse of it’s potential. I grew up interacting with social media and even took classes on it in college. I have watched it evolve to what it is now and have seen first hand its impact on advertising. Social media can be a great resource for marketing any small business and is significantly cheaper than traditional marketing tactics. Whether you are a small business owner or someone who enjoys documenting the sweet parts of life, there’s a place for you. Read more>>

Daniela Santangelo | 2x Founder, Community Builder, 2x Mother, Making Waves in the Desert

I actually shifted my mindset to work life integration about 5 years ago. As a parent and founder I realized that the dedication to family and my startup at the time (my first baby) was competing for attention. So I found a way to integrate. That meant taking my baby to moving industry conferences and hiring support within the family and business to support that lifestyle. The new challenge when you integrate is establishing healthy boundaries. Carving out boundaries on work hours to be present for your family is quite challenging especially when you’re a person that values responsiveness. Read more>> 

Carissa Hewitt | Boutique gallery owner & graphic designer

Honesty. Without it, we are lost to ourselves and to others. If we uphold honesty and integrity, we become a more interactive society that can rely on help from others. Honesty begets trust and trust enables risk. Risk makes us grow. Read more>>