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.

Paige Danner | Nashville Recording Artist

If I’m happy in what I’m doing. Read more>>

Baely | Musical Artist

I want my legacy to live on through my artistic expression. My music is a huge part of who I am, and I put my heart and soul into my lyrics. Some of the most influential artists (not just music artists) have been able to inspire people all around the world just through raw and authentic expression. I have evolved progressively in my music, and have always been authentic in who I am and what I’m going through. I want people to look back and see that I have always been true to myself, and never let the music industry change me. Read more>>

Linda Ruvalcaba | Chicana Psychotherapist

I hope to be remembered for my genuine care of others and for my ability to bring people together. I want my legacy to be reflective not only in my work in my private practice, but also in the professional association I recently founded — Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists. I am committed to empowering the Latine community and I hope that is something that will always be remembered of me. Read more>>

Ashley Marie (Wottring)

I feel like this is such an obvious answer but for some reason took me the longest to learn… but that’s consistency. It’s continuing to show up on Instagram even when the views aren’t there. It’s consistently posting on my Amazon storefront even when the sales aren’t there. Once I became more consistent the views started to come and so did the sales. It’s hard to show up when you feel as though you don’t have an audience, but the audience comes with consistency. Read more>>

Diego Vallejos | Visual Artist and Tattoo Artist

That was quitting my day job when I was a truck driver instructor. That was scary, to go from a job to pursue my art. Read more>>

Erin Pechtel -Pool

grew up in San Diego, Ca in a home with parents who have always been very loving and supportive of my dreams, and my various forms of art and businesses. Both of my parents took a huge risk by moving from Wyoming to California in the 80s not knowing one single soul in California. They both started from scratch with their careers and climbed mountains to achieve what they did not only professionally, but also personally and relationally. Read more>>