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.

Jasmine Sims | Spoken Word Artist /Poet

The value that matters the most to me is integrity. Growing up my father would always tell me “Talent can keep you in a room but your character and integrity keep you there” and that has always stuck with me. As I pursue my dreams and continue to grow it is important to me that I can lay my head down at night with a clear conscience knowing I did my best towards others and my craft. I don’t want the best version of me to exist in my art or on a stage, I want to be a good woman in every capacity of my life, she won’t be perfect but she should have integrity. Read more>>

Anya Randall Nebel | Independent artist

Being my authentic self makes me happy. I am who I am because I was always truthful, and smart and wouldn’t settle for less than I deserved. I am a force of creative positivity and honesty. I pride myself on sheer reasoning of what life is and what you make it. My friends and family bring me happiness and joy. Read more>>

Brynn Good | US Director – Freeleaf

A social enterprise is defined as a business with specific social objectives that serve as its primary purpose. Social enterprises work toward a double bottom line, where we seek to maximize profits in order to maximize benefits to society and the environment. Basically, we work toward a social mission while leveraging the benefits of our business to help those in need. Read more>>

Heidi McLain | Relationship & Personal Development Coach

I absolutely love what I do! As a Relationship Coach I have the privilege of helping individuals improve their relationship with themselves and others. This leads to individuals finding their purpose and living a joyful, robust and fulfilling life. I love helping my clients connect with others in deep and meaningful ways. The result of this is that they find greater success in their careers, they experience greater connection with loved ones and build connections in their community. And they find more passion and fulfillment in their romantic relationships. Read more>>

Genai Walker | Stockbroker/Financial Advisor & Former Professional Basketball Player

“This too shall pass” is a quote that whatever difficulty or hardship one is experiencing will eventually come to an end. It’s often used as a reminder to remain resilient during tough times, knowing that they are temporary and will eventually give way to better circumstances. Read more>>

Diamond Bell | Virtual Assistant

When was younger I used to feel like starting over meant I failed. But once I grew up (matured) I realized that starting over isn’t a bad thing, at all! Sometimes starting over is great thing, and when you start over; you are not starting over from scratch you are starting over from experience. And with that experience you can either make a good one or bad one, it’s all up too you! Read more>>