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.

Shreyan Dey

My favorite quote is “Success is not final, failure is not fatal” by Winston Churchill.

This affirmation means that both success and failure are temporary, and neither should define us in the long run. Success isn’t the end, and neither is failure. Both are stepping stones and learning opportunities. The quote reassures me to see each experience as a part of an ongoing journey and process. Read More>>

Dr. Becky Allen

“We Before Me” is the value that guides my decisions in business and leadership.

When I operate from a mindset of scarcity, I think small. I hesitate. I turn inward and make decisions based on fear—limiting beliefs about myself and the need to protect what I have. But when I live out We Before Me, everything shifts. Read More>>

Chris Wander

One of our six core values is “make it count.”
The most important thing we have in our lives is our time. Time is the one thing you can never get more of. And that’s why we have to be deliberate with our time and make it count in both our professional lives, and personal. Read More>>

Kennedy Glaess

I’ve seen countless discussions about how photographers need to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of social media—especially Instagram. “To stay relevant, you have to use Reels.” “Shoot vertically; the Instagram grid is changing!” Read More>>

Kandyce Williams-jackson

One piece of conventional advice I disagree with is the idea that you need to have everything perfectly planned and in place before starting your business. In my experience with KandyAppleTree, I’ve found that just starting is far more valuable than waiting for the “perfect” moment. Perfection can be paralyzing, and the best way to improve is through real experience. Learn as you go and refine along the way. Read More>>

Brett Dyer

One thing that outsiders to Dallas College Gallery and Live Events may not realize is just how complex it is to make everything run smoothly across multiple campuses and locations when planning events and exhibits in our many theatres and galleries. Read More>>

Ronesha Heath

The most important lesson my business has taught me was that when it’s done right; it will take time and patience for the exposure you would like to obtain. I’ve learned that it takes a lot of networking and creativity to stand out so finding your niche is very key and important to vital success. Read More>>

Hiam Koujan

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from Key Club is that you can’t force people to care. You can only control how you present an issue. When I first became involved in leadership, I thought if I worked hard enough, put in all the extra hours, and made sure everything was planned perfectly, people would match that energy. Read More>>