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.

Charissa McCarron

For the most part, I never give up. I think that has to do with your attitude and grit—- and I’m going to assume it is a characteristic that you are born with. What I realized over time however, is that if something is worth it, you should never give up. If something has a negative effect or takes power over you or negatively impacts you or your goals you should absolutely give it up. Read More>>

Yash Dagade

One of the riskiest things you can do is take no risks at all.

For people just out of high school or college, this is probably the best time in life to take bold risks. It’s when we have the fewest external commitments and the most independence—the perfect time to let our work be exploratory rather than burdened by responsibility. This is when we should be asking the big questions: Read More>>

Jocelyn Woo

My life revolves around risk is a special way. I have always been a risk taker/seeker. From off-roading in Glamis since my toddler years to being a licensed insurance Underwriter Team Lead, to storm chasing. Being an underwriter in the insurance world I am constantly analyzing risk, looking at all contributing factors and making underwriting decisions based on data. Read More>>

Laniyah Glenn

Promoting Confidence: my lip gloss helps people feel beautiful, boosting self-esteem, especially for young girls.
Giving Back: A portion of the profits goes to local charities and community initiatives, showing the importance of giving back. Read More>>