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.

Julie Hoffman

Bliss is your birthright. This is my logo. It reminds me that everyone on this planet deserves happiness, regardless of their actions. I consider myself to be a peaceful warrior in that I will work to right injustices, yet I do this is a peaceful way. I cannot judge others. The actions I shall focus on are my own. I can practice sending love to others, even if I do not understand why they choose the actions they take. Read More>>

Michelle Moyer

My favorite quote is, “If not now, when?” It’s a simple question that helps me assess whether I truly want something. If I’m hesitating, I try to understand why. Am I waiting for the right moment, or do I not want it enough? Sometimes there’s a valid reason to wait, other times, it’s fear or uncertainty holding me back. This phrase helps me clarify my intentions and, if now isn’t the right time, decide when the right time will be—because life is short. Read More>>

Katie Warner

While the leap from lawyer to travel advisor seems drastic at first glance, it’s really more of a story of divine timing. As a Texas native with dual citizenship in Croatia, I was exposed early on to the idea of what it means to be a world citizen. However, it wasn’t until I graduated from and high school and spent a summer in Mexico, learning Spanish and volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, that I truly caught the travel bug. From there, I focused my studies and all of my resources towards international studies and foreign languages. Read More>>

Jorge Gomez

In every profession there will always be risks – Did I take the right job? Did I select the right company? Is the job going to take a lot of time away from my kids and home life?

I do not think you can have success without risk, taking the risk is like betting on yourself, if you do not believe in yourself, well you will just cruise to life without risks and just see what life brings. I want to be better, so I want to take risks and see that if I can surpass them. I cannot live as a chef without thinking I am just doing it without doing my best. Read More>> 

Selvlin

Owning my own business allows me to practice at the highest level allowed by my profession. In my practice we get to provide primary eye care to patients and also manage chronic eye conditions. We also want to be able to connect with the local community and local businesses to be an integral part of the community. Owning my business allows me to do these things and focus on building relationships and care for patients at the same time. Read More>>

Pepper Brooks

The most important factor has to be hands down consistency. I have always felt that continued hard work is the key to everything. Read More>>

Cristina Keller

As a spa owner and empath, the most important factor behind my success—and the success of my brand—has been *leading with heart and intention*. I built my business not just to offer treatments, but to create a space where people feel genuinely seen, cared for, and nurtured. Every decision—from the services we offer to the way we greet clients—is guided by a deep desire to help others feel confident in their own skin and safe in their own bodies. Read More>>

Beatriz Verdugo

There is no actual balance between having your own business and managing your life. As a mother and business owner, it becomes challenging. It’s about being able to slowly learn the things you can do in the little time slots of time that you have. For me, my children come first. So any time I get in between them being in school or even sleeping, is when I’m up and running, working on my business. Such as editing, replying to clients, etc. Read More>>