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.

Cristina Keller

I used to think the question was “Should I keep going or give up?” Now I see it more as, “What is this moment trying to teach me?” When I opened Skin Fairy, I was amazing at treating skin but brand new at running a business. Read More>>

Janina Gomez

The most important thing I’ve done as a parent is lead by example. I’ve shown my children the value of hard work, perseverance, and following your passions. Building my business while putting family first wasn’t always easy, but I hope they learned that with dedication and a positive attitude, you can achieve your goals while still being there for the people you love. Read More>>

Courtney Sotelo

I see risk as something that should be calculated rather than avoided. The biggest risks I’ve taken have been investing in myself and my business. Starting my spa meant leaving the security of a traditional job, investing my own money into equipment, continuing my education, and trusting that I could build something from the ground up. Read More>>

Lindsey Hewitt

I believe risk-taking is essential to building something extraordinary. If you’re willing to blend in, your business will be forgotten. If you’re willing to stand out, people most definitely take notice. Some of the best decisions I’ve made for Bada Bling Cupcakes started as ideas that felt a little too loud, a little bit different, or a little too unconventional. Read More>>

Jen Stone

At Feng Shui by Jen®, my mission is to help people create environments that support their health, relationships, prosperity, and overall well-being through the authentic practice of Classical Feng Shui. Read More>>

Kelly Cooper

My business gives back to non profits fighting sex trafficking. We also empower girls around the world to live authentically. Read More>>

Jaaziel Vazquez
Red background with black and white text reading 'Spotless Window Cleaning' and a squeegee icon.

Seeing costumers happy makes my day always! There’s nothing more pleasant and rewarding than seeing people smile and get excited about the results and the big difference our hard work makes in their homes. Read More>>

Jay Van Spyker

After 20 years of driving as an owner operator in the trucking industry it just seemed to be the easiest thing to transition. Read More>>

Katherine McCravey

I’ve always been drawn to the intersection of creativity and problem-solving, but I owe so much of that to my parents. From a young age, they encouraged me to explore my creativity without worrying about perfection. They enrolled me in art classes, celebrated every creative idea, and perhaps most importantly, gave me the freedom to experiment. Our family home became my first design studio. Read More>>