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.

Jessica Craddock | Artist Marketing Mentor

Most artists I know are great at their craft but lack the skills to sell it. Marketing and business are HARD if they haven’t learned how, but they’re essential skills needed to realize the dreams that they have for themself. Read more>>

Daniel Posney | Ultimate Potential Coach & Mystic

Honestly, I’m inspired by love. I am continually losing myself in it. I have spent many years protecting myself from the world, further trauma, and love. This was my mask, “Don’t @#$&” with me”. Guilt, obligation, insecurity, lack of self-worth, feeling unacknowledged, and under-appreciated. I am inspired by knowing how my egoic mind/identity works, using that to take “command of my own ship”, and embracing life. I am inspired by the continual opening of my heart, as I keep allowing more love. I am inspired by the humanity that I see, not the humanity that I hear about when I catch a news clip. Because of the work that I do (healing from emotional trauma, reaching our ultimate potential, cancer support, adoring relationship) and the world that I am in, I am inspired by amazing people that I tend to attract. My wife, Valerie, inspires me. She’s an angel in my life. I’m inspired to never judge her for who and how she is and watch her reach her highest potential. Clients healing from cancer inspire me as they bravely move into equanimity and peace, while they receive the message that cancer offers them. I am inspired by couples who open themselves up to me and trust me, as I passionately teach them about themselves and the dynamics of their relationship. I am inspired by authenticity (which we sometimes call “spirituality”) and the courage to truthfully answer a question like “What are you inspired by?”. Read more>>

Olivia Faust | Dark & Dreamy Artist

I am inspired by all things dark and macabre, but also all things sugary and sweet. I love the juxtaposition of lightness and darkness, and you see that a lot throughout my work. A tombstone surrounded by lush foliage, a wild beast wearing a bow, a little cemetery worn as a crown – life is all about that balance, and I always try to reflect that in my work. Read more>>

 Jenny Papadopoulos | Aesthetician and Lash Artist

A legacy I strive for would be synonymous with skill, professionalism, and a positive client experience that will contribute to the growth and reputation of the lash artistry field. I want to leave a lasting impact on the lash industry by consistently delivering exceptional, personalized lash services. Most importantly, I would love my legacy to have added value to the lash industry by staying true to who I am. Read more>>

Christopher Smith | Photographer

A dogged determination to succeed. I didn’t fit into the get up, go to the same job every day for 40 years, get married, have kids and then retire at 65-67… It just wasn’t something I saw myself doing.. I hate routine. I left school with a strong feeling that I wanted something different.. Read more>>

Adam Holman | Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist

Immediately, my mind was flooded with a whole bunch of advice that I had received and followed, only to realize that it was leading me to suffering. As I tried to decide which piece of advice I wanted to get my revenge on via verbal dissection, I found myself unable to pick just one. In a moment of cathartic clarity, it hit me: Read more>>

Mikayla Hollrah | Business Owner

My perspective on work-life balance has shifted drastically over the last year. On a venture to come up with the most efficient and sustainable routine, I learned how vital having a work-life balance truly is. Read more>>