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.

Jeffrey Falk

Trying to make it in the art world is a risky business to start with. The artists and creative people that I have admired since I began this journey were clearly risk takers. I have tried to follow in their footsteps by echoing their actions and intent.

In life anything worth doing usually contains some amount of risk. At least that is my experience. Whether hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon or experimenting with new art methods, some form of risk seems to make the effort all the more worthwhile. And of course in relationships, love and friendship, there is a degree of risk taking. Read More>>

Sadie Sanchez

Studio Sanchez is a wedding stationery business that provides a way for couples to celebrate their love and weave their unique stories through the decor of their Big Day. Love is love, marriage is for everyone who wants it, and I’ll always be one to design and hype anyone’s celebrations of love, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. I feel like I might not be changing the world, but I hope that Studio Sanchez can be a little sanctuary, specifically for LGBTQ+ couples in their wedding planning. Read More>>

Leslie Banks

When I created “Serve the Future,” I had no idea how extensive the impact would be on our community, particularly for the most vulnerable and underserved children. My intention was simply to help a few kids develop determination, perseverance, and self-confidence through the game of tennis. However, all thanks to the community’s unwavering support, Serve the Future has grown to positively impact over 800 children in 5 years.  Read More>>

Chandrahasa Mutyala

I’m the founder of Backstory AI, an end-to-end AI recruiting platform revolutionizing how companies find top technical talent. My journey began with a personal observation that deeply troubled me: hundreds of my highly skilled classmates from Arizona State University struggled to land software engineering interviews despite applying to hundreds of positions after graduation in May 2024. Read More>>

Akili Worthy

My work through Spiritual Black Girl™ and The Kemetic Code™ is rooted in the healing and liberation of Black people across the diaspora. We are creating a future where Black identity is not defined by trauma, colonization, or survival—but by remembrance, wholeness, and divine power.

The core of what we do is help Black people reconnect with who we were before the interruption—before slavery, colonization, and forced disconnection from our spiritual systems. We teach ancient African principles, provide energetic and emotional healing, and offer tools that allow our people to reclaim their bodies, minds, and spirits. Read More>>

Uladzislau Kandybovich

As a moving company, we work closely with our local community—apartment complexes, assisted living facilities, and college dorms—often becoming part of people’s major life transitions. We understand that moving is one of the most stressful experiences someone can go through, and we do everything we can to minimize that stress. From the very first call to the moment the last box is moved, we focus on delivering top-tier customer support. Our dedication to making people happy has been a key driver of our growth. Being flexible, empathetic, and dependable is what makes customers choose our company time and time again. Read More>>