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.

Lauren Schneider

For me, the role of risk-taking in both my career and my life is one and the same. It comes down to a simple philosophy: you never know if you don’t just try. Read More>>

Samantha Karim

Authenticity. It has never steered me wrong. By being myself, it has created a space of honesty, compassion, kindness, and boldness that has allowed my business to not only thrive, but also have significant impact and a high client retention.  Read More>>

Mitra Khazai

The most important factor behind the success of the Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is that we have stayed true to who we are since our very first performance on KTAR radio on Christmas Day, 1929. At a time when our community was reeling from the Depression, Orpheus lifted spirits through music—and that commitment to using song as a source of comfort, connection, and joy has never wavered. Read More>>

Beejal Shah

I always expected to have a corporate career. I have a technical background, with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Financial Engineering. Since I didn’t want to build my own tech startup or investment firm, starting a business never seemed like an option Read More>>