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.

Jonny Gallegos

Let’s start with the toughest question first! Haha. I’ve been fortunate to watch a lot of my friends succeed in their creative careers. The biggest take away from that is DON’T GIVE UP TOO SOON. Persevere. Not everyone finds success right away; more often than not – it takes a lot of time, help, and hope. It’s something I’ve been learning with my acting career, my band JNNY, and life in general… There’s so many moments to enjoy along the way and we absolutely miss them if all we are focused on is the end goal. Read more>>

Rhonda Aka Queen Willingham | Making It Count Inc. CEO

One I am a “Hand up not a Hand out”, and simply being about my father’s business. Providing for the least of them. Read more>>

Ashley Mitchell | Software Consultant, Busy Mom, Founder/CEO of Busy Moms Plan

The story of Busy Moms Plan starts with me, a millennial single mom of a busy athlete. Like many moms out there, I was constantly juggling a million things at once—managing the household, keeping track of school schedules, coordinating practices, and games. The chaos was real, and I needed a solution to bring some order to our hectic lives. Read more>>

Darla Bostick | Artist & leader of workshops

The problem for me when I was choosing a major in college was I had three major interests. My freshman year I took courses applying to each of them–botany, art and journalism. I found loved all 3 equally…and still do so. I settled in with a major in art and a minor in education. From childhood I always thought I would be a teacher and so upon graduation I became an art teacher for grades 6-8. I also taught stained glass classes at our home. Read more>>

Shayla Dunlap | Family Nurse Practitioner

I am inspired by the ability to make people feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. There is something incredibly rewarding about uplifting others and enhancing their self-esteem. Whether through my work, personal interactions, or creative expression, I find joy in helping individuals recognize and celebrate their unique beauty. This passion drives me to continually improve my skills and find new ways to bring out the best in others. Read more>>

Freddie Polk | Artistic Creative Designer Sunglasses and Textiles

I want people to accept my workmanship as collectible heirlooms and ,as pieces of art that exsudes their personality .I strive to create art and creativity that is long lasting and forms memorable beauty for years to come. It maybe my custom one of a kind Sunglasses or a flamboyant textile creation made by me . FreddieP. Read more>>

Michelle Rupp | Entrepreneur

Excellence in customer service is a top value. It is essential to make sure clients and potential clients feel valued. Providing superior customer service, unfortunately, is not normal in the marketplace anymore. When clients feel valued, seen, and heard, they remember it. Treating people with respect and kindness is a core principle at Memorable Results Media, my service-based business. Read more>>

Adanna Bernard | Intuitive Motivational Speaker, Spiritualist, Oracle &Tarot Reader, Healer &Teacher

Conventional wisdom often suggests that staying in an outdated, worn-out connection is okay, as if struggle love is a badge of honor. But it’s not. We’ve been conditioned to believe that enduring hardship in relationships is normal, even validating. In reality, it’s a disservice to our well-being and growth. Love shouldn’t be a constant battle; it should be a source of mutual respect, joy, and support. Let go of the notion that struggle equals love and embrace the idea that true connection empowers and uplifts. Read more>>

Contrina “jala” Jenkins | Writer, Director, & Producer

My overall goal is to be a part of the mainstream film world. I would also love to be the creator and lead writer of a TV series. Read more>>