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.

Te McCutcheon Raper

I want my legacy to be one of empowerment, purpose, and transformation. I want to be remembered as someone who dedicated their time and energy to creating opportunities for others—especially young girls—to discover their inner strength, embrace their uniqueness, and step boldly into their potential. Read More>>

Lalitha Nallamothula

While my passion for quantum physics provides motivation and family support offers a strong foundation, it is the unwavering perseverance that has truly been the driving force behind my success in this challenging and rewarding field. I made a tough choice to leave my favorite job and start my own deep tech company. Read More>>

James Scroggins

I want my legacy to be about my service to people. I go above and beyond to make sure every person I encounter receives the best version of me. Read More>>

Emily Dunn

One of the toughest choices in my career would probably be learning to say no to jobs that I no longer feel passionate about. Im such a people pleaser so telling someone no was hard! Starting out, like most photographers, I would shoot photos of everything to build that portfolio! But now I can confidently say yes to things I love and specialize in like weddings and boudior. Read More>>

Eric Hamilton

Work-life balance is a concept that has evolved for me over time, and I’ve come to see it as the integration of four key areas of life, which I call the Four Pillars of Balance in my book: spiritual balance, family, career, and health. These pillars interconnected, and keeping them balanced is the key to holistic success. Let me explain how each plays a role in my perspective today. Read More>>