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.

David Jarvis | Podcaster

I have my money tied up in various appliances, like the record player and toaster. Although my money sometimes escapes and tries to scream for help, but I’m able to calmly talk to the cops, which allows me to take my money back home and continue drilling into it’s brain so that I may complete my love slave zombie. Smart money would tell me to buy a lady of the night, but my money stupid, yo. My money needs to shut it’s mouth if it knows what’s good for it. Read more>>

Jamar Seay Laurent | Entreprenur

If you’re being called to do something then you will never be at peace until you head down that path. A calling is normally tied to discovering hidden parts of yourself or the community of people around you that you are suppose to serve. Pursue it for your own sake and also for the sake of others! Read more>>

Brian Hart | Entrepreneur and World Traveler

Travelling the World for three and a half years. It broadened my perspective regarding people, helped me set a large goal without knowing exactly how I would accomplish it, broke me out of the 9-5 mentality, and helped my personal growth tremendously. It fanned the flame of what it means to life live on my terms. Read more>>

Sahara Grace Uy | Remote Personal Chef, Performance Chef

Risk is the name of the game! My career choice has been a risk from the start. The culinary world was dominated by men when I enrolled at my local community college in the early 2000s. I quickly learned that commercial kitchens are not designed for individuals who are 5’1″. However, I was determined to learn and gain as much experience as possible. Read more>>

Brittany Callahan | Owner of Kobra Financial

I believe that taking risks is essential for growth, both personally and professionally. Throughout my career as a Credit Repair Consultant and business owner, risk has played a pivotal role. When I started Kobra Financial, it was a leap of faith—leaving the security of a 9-to-5 job to pursue my passion for helping people transform their financial situations. That decision required stepping out of my comfort zone, but I knew that growth and opportunity often come from the unknown. Read more>>

Fela Best | Sophomore Texas Southern University/Fedex Courier

I want people to remember that I never gave up and as long as you live another day it’s never too late. Read more>>

Katie Pagel | Lead Wedding and Event Planner and Design

As a wedding planner and designer, I value not only making the planning process an enjoyable and memorable time for the client but also creating a unique and custom design that truly WOWs their guests. It’s easy to find design inspirations online but it’s important to me to pull details that are meaningful to the client to their day that can become inspiration for someone else. Read more>>

Heidi Taylor | Lash Artist

I would say that in the beauty industry, that I was told I wouldn’t get a full clientele until I was 2 years into the business. I saw that as a challenge and ended up working my tail end off and gaining a full clientele within 6-8 MONTHS. I put my foot down and I wasn’t going to let someone else dictate how long it took my business to grow. Read more>>

Paris Gray | Your Favorite Paris

By the end of my career, I want to be known as a top confidence coach and insurance advocate, someone people trust for support in building self-confidence, financial security, and resilience. I hope to create resources and programs that keep helping people live fully, chase their dreams, and protect their future, even after working with me. My goal is to leave a lasting impact that empowers people to live confidently and securely. Read more>>

Kadean Long | Automotive Enthusiast & Automotive Shop Manager

Time. Time is the most important thing to me as a person. Growing up in foster care I lost a lot of time not only physically but mentally. I unfortunately went right into life at age 11 due to the unfortunate circumstances with my parents, so I had to grow up faster then anyone should be required to do so. Currently I am a manager at an automotive shop witch does require me to be all hands on deck sometimes, but I try to spend as much time with the people I love versus being on the clock. It’s easy for us to get lost in the paycheck especially in today’s economy, so I try not to let that overstep into my personal life as much as possible. Read more>>