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.

Renee Hernandez

To keep going or give up might be the question, but the answer is always keep going and make changes. Life and work can go so well for so long that we forget to ask ourselves, “What lesson am I learning from my experiences and how can I use them for inspiration to change.” Read More>> 

Marifed Salas

As a mother of two girls, I believe that having my own business allows me to be a more present mother. I’m fortunate to be able to balance the work I love with my personal life. I also believe that being a mompreneur can motivate them in the future, showing them that they can truly achieve anything they set their minds to. Read More>> 

Michaela Hetherington

As a mom, I think the most important thing I’ve done for my kids is show them through my own actions that you don’t shy away from hard things and you don’t stop chasing what you’re passionate about. Read More>> 

Alyssa Russell

It has always been my nature to be more risk adverse, which has led me down a peaceful and successful path. I would guess most accountants fall into that bucket! My husband, on the other hand, I view as more of a risk taker. Read More>> 

Mo Parsons

I’ve learned that risk isn’t always about being fearless. It’s about trusting yourself. I believe that if I take a thoughtful step forward, I can figure things out as I go. That mindset gives me the confidence to move even when the path isn’t fully clear. What’s helped me take risks throughout my career is knowing that very few decisions are truly irreversible. Read More>> 

Kim Alexis

I believe in teaching others from what I have learned. Stories from others are very powerful and I love sharing what I have learned along the way from nutrition, to feeling good in my 60’s, to how to work out as I age and the benefits of healthy boundaries. Read More>> 

Curt Finch, PhD

The Deer Valley Unified School District has a long history of success with a particular hot streak the past ten years. The advent of social media has helped, and hindered, our brand. Read More>> 

Lisa & Michael Steedman

Take a seat I will try to keep this as short as possible, My name is Lisa and in 2020 I was forced to take leave from Costco after 16+ years as a Cake Decorator/Baker/Merchandising but not because of Covid (what most would expect) but bc of my Severe Back Pain it was and had been relentless and needed to be addressed. Read More>> 

Judita Griffin

As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, I have witnessed the profound impact of balance on fostering harmony and promoting wellbeing, and cultivating a deeper sense of connection and vitality. My academic background in Natural Sciences has led me to recognize that planetary imbalance can precipitate natural disasters. Our planet, our home, has suffered severe damage due to human activities. Read More>> 

Dr. Brook Choulet, M.D.

My view of work and personal life has shifted significantly over the years. Early in my career, I focused heavily on building my practice and completing additional training, which often meant my work took priority. Over time, I realized that striving for perfect “balance” was creating more pressure, not less. That’s when I began to embrace work life integration instead. Read More>>