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 Stiles | Freelance Editorial Project Manager

I think about this all of the time. My husband, Greg, and I have overcome a lot of obstacles together and it is very difficult for us to ‘give up.’ When things get challenging, sometimes I worry that challenges we perceive as a minor hurdle is actually a huge red flag to stop and reconsider. Read more>>

Dr. Megan Daley | Mindset, Clarity, & Burnout Prevention Coach

Easy. Investing in myself. Personal growth directly correlates to all other growth, including business growth. And I’m not just talking strategic things like networking events, although the ones that mix in personal development are awesome and well worth the investment. Read more>>

Sophia Lin | Activist, Artist, & Social Entrepreneur

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” This quote from Maya Angelou profoundly resonates with me as a writer, an artist, a passionate advocate, and a dedicated activist. Read more>>

Venessa De La Cruz | Trauma Therapist & Consultant

First, I have two amazing daughters that inspire me every day. I get to witness their courage and bravery every single day. They have taught me much more than I have taught them. They inspire me to dream because I want them to continue to dream. I want them to know that they can build their own business or become who they are meant to be. Read more>>

Marc Coudriet | Stylist & Model

The principle that matters to me the most is most definitely the concept of honesty. A person cannot better themselves or their work if they are not told the truth, now matter how harsh it might seem; it still needs to be told. Read more>>

David Kaheh | Owner Divine Charter Bus Rentals

Find a Good Job. We’ve all heard the advice: go to school, get a degree, land a good job, and live comfortably. But what if there’s more to the story? While education is valuable, many college graduates with business degrees find themselves stuck in jobs that don’t align with their passions. Read more>>

Adriana Garcia | Woman owned-Mexican/Native owned- food truck owner

The most important lesson I have learned is save money. It doesn’t matter how much you make. The reason is you just never know what can change and if it does it can hit you like a ton of bricks. Read more>>

Dr. April Givens | Licensed Psychotherapist, Consultant, and Author

The most important lesson my career has taught me is that we all go through similar experiences in life. It does not matter your race or culture we all experience similar trials and tribulations. We all are more alike than different. Read more>>

Hunter Runyon | Chief Executive Officer and Partner

Initially at the beginning of the company, I was working in terms of hours quite a bit. With anything and what you would probably expect it took a lot of work to get things off the ground and running even though there were four of us. Read more>>

Christina Armetta | Natural Dyer & Textile Lover

Balancing work and play is something that I have always been good at, maybe too good at times. I love to adventure, go to shows, and spend time with friends, it’s very important to my mental health and success that I am always keeping both things in mind. Read more>>