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.

Kelli Trice

I define success by the results my clients receive. When their goals are met or exceeded, that’s the clearest measure of my work’s impact. The feedback that follows genuine reviews, heartfelt recommendations, and continued referrals means more to me than any metric. Those responses tell me that trust was built, value was delivered, and real change was achieved. Read More>>

Damondray Christle

You do not decide this based on feelings. Feelings are loud and unreliable, especially when you’re tired, broke, scared, or embarrassed. All four make quitting feel logical when it isn’t. You decide based on evidence. Ask yourself five things, like seriously. 1. Is the thing you’re chasing aligned with who you actually want to be? Not who you were. Not who people expect. Read More>>

Ruby Bui

This is a powerful question because knowing when to keep going or when to let go doesn’t just apply to our professional lives, it’s deeply rooted in our personal experiences as well. Throughout our journeys, we face constant barriers and challenges, and often our personal and professional lives affect one another. Read More>>

Joshua Ferrell

Being a self-employed musician whose primary source of income relies on being called by other musicians in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex involves a level of risk that many people would find uncomfortable. There are financial risks, as well as relational ones. Read More>>

Manesh Senthilkumar

What makes me happy is knowing that something small I did helped someone else learn. Growing up, books were always around me, and I never had to think twice about having what I needed for school. When I realized that many students and incarcerated individuals do not have that same access, it stayed with me. Read More>>

Sumeeth Mehta

Opportunities make me happy! They spark energy in my bloodstream and give me the motivation to do something new. For me, it’s always “What’s next?” I can’t sit idle. I need to keep myself energized, and whenever I feel low, I remind myself that there’s always another opportunity waiting to lift me up. Read More>>

Stephanie Wilson

Early in my career, I honestly felt guilty if I wasn’t working. I wore being a workaholic like a badge of honor and equated constant productivity with success. While I always made time for my kids, I still struggled with the idea of slowing down – even a quiet Sunday afternoon felt unproductive if I wasn’t checking something off a list. Read More>>

ANA MARCELA RODRIGUEZ

The most important factor behind the success of **Therapy Works Counseling** and its brand is **authentic representation rooted in lived experience**. Therapy Works Counseling was born from a genuine, personal need: the desire to receive therapy in my own language, with someone who truly understood my cultural background. Read More>>

Kristin Sutton

My art lives in two worlds that don’t usually collide: voice acting and wine sommelier. It sounds unusual but for me it’s always been about connection — whether I’m bringing a character to life in the booth or helping someone discover their new favorite bottle of wine. Read More>>