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.

Mya Warren | Candle Chemist

I’ve always been a daredevil and will try anything. That’s one of the greatest characteristics about me. I will try anything once and I’m not afraid to make mistakes. That’s exactly how Candle Mayhem fragrances are born, just simply trying the most unthought of fragrances and mixing them together! Read more>>

Briana Koroscil | Hairstylist/Color Educator & Salon Owner

I truly have a passion for our industry. When I was in high school I would do my friends hair and makeup and I loved the polished finished look of it, the beauty/fashion industry go hand in hand and I couldn’t get enough. I love meeting people and connecting with conversation. When I was in school I was always told I talked too much in class, so this was perfect for me. I enjoy all my guests and having a relationship with them and being part of their life as they are mine. I have been doing hair for 26 years and I love the change in our industry the last few years with different tips/tricks and the wealth of knowledge out there to be absorbed if you are willing. Read more>>

Heather Abbasi | Model / Digital Creator / Business Owner

transparency. I don’t like to work with people or companies that make claims and promises they don’t intend to keep or conduct themselves in suspicious or shady manners. I make it a point to operate from a place of honesty and take pride in the fact that I am not a celebrity that just follows a script for a payout. I do research on who I chose to work with and their level of integrity and values in business and in modeling. Read more>> 

Mario Spano | Founder, Executive Director

I initially wanted to help other men who may be struggling with their mental health like I struggled within isolation. I started Life Coaching for men and that’s when I realized just how hard it is for men to speak up and be vulnerable about their struggles and seek help in the healing that they very desperately need in order to elevate their lives and become more self aware and emotionally intelligent. So I broadened my scope with the intention of helping men and started a nonprofit organization that called in like-minded souls to help find a solution. That is how Speak Your Mind was born and the best part about it has been building it with other people. Read more>>

Morgan Wilke | Culinary entrepreneur & Stay at home Mother

I was working a corporate real-estate job as a paper pusher and was unhappy due to the high demand and stress (during COVID-19, and the real estate market was hot-hot-hot!) The time I felt happiest during that period of life was cooking elaborate meals for my husband and friends. I have always felt comfortable while standing in front of the stove; the whole process of cooking is very meditative. My husband had recently gotten a big pay bump and we decided that I needed to make a professional change, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do at the time but I knew I wanted to do something in the culinary space, and I needed to be able to make my own schedule since we knew we wanted to start a family soon. Read more>>

Rachel Leintz | Co-Founder, Chief Fairy Dust Sprinkler

Our end goal is to revolutionize the wedding industry, not just here in Arizona, but across the entire country. We’re building Wed&Done as a platform that transforms wedding planning into an experience that’s enjoyable, accessible, and stress-free for every couple. Together, we envision a future where Wed&Done sets a new national standard, making the wedding planning journey seamless while preserving the personal touches that make each wedding unique. By the end of our careers, we hope Wed&Done becomes a household name, known for bringing ease, joy, and a bit of magic into the wedding planning process, helping couples everywhere create unforgettable moments without the usual stress. Read more>>