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.

LaNese Brown

If that dream keeps you up at night, if it makes you feel fulfilled or if you know for sure it’s your purpose, then you NEVER stop. Adversity and opposition comes whether you pursue your dreams or not so never take the challenges as an indication to quit! It’s only when you know or feel out of alignment should you quit, but other than that don’t let anything or anyone stop you! Read more>>

Mary Brindley | Restaurant Owner and Hummus Creator

What I want people to remember about me is that I was someone that you could count on and someone who genuinely cared. I’m the person that strangers stop at the DFW airport to ask questions to, whether it be in English or another language they think I speak, because I look approachable. I’m the person at the store who made you smile and said hello unintentionally because I made eye contact and gave you a friendly look to gesture back. I’m the person who you tell your goals to, no matter how big or small, and I’ll connect with you randomly to see how you are doing to attain those goals. I’m the parent other parents can count on when they can’t make school functions so I send them pictures and updates on how their child is doing. Read more>>

Cazden Morrison | Co-Founder of Creator Camp

The most important factor behind our success is our willingness to say, “Yeah, we can do this,” even when the path forward wasn’t crystal clear. None of us had a background in education when we started, but we believed in ourselves and in our ability to figure it out. That mindset—paired with the fact that we’re lifelong friends who truly understand how to work together—has been our secret sauce. We know how to divide and conquer because we’ve been doing it for years, and our dynamic as a team lets us pivot quickly and make bold changes without hesitation. Read more>> 

JD Williams

What makes me happy, is seeing the success and accompiishments of my peers and everyone in the arts industry! Also, I’m a music lover and a foodie…so really good music and good food makes me happy! That’s why my brand is called The Sunday Takeout lol! Read more>>

Nathan Winans

What brings me happiness is the opportunity to tell stories through my filmmaking and photography. There’s something deeply rewarding about creating images that evoke emotions or inspire thought in others. It’s a way for me to process my own experiences while building a connection with people on a meaningful level. Filmmaking and photography serve as both creative outlets as well as therapeutic practice, giving me a sense of purpose and fulfillment that continually inspires me. Read more>>