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.

Brieana Jones

As a tattoo artist, I spent so much time in eclectic coffee shops with other likeminded people drawing tattoos. I would sit there and draw for hours before my appointments, just enjoying myself and the space around me. Read More>>

Jennifer Ann Warner

The idea for my daily vlog, Just A Typical Day Of Trucking, originally came from a simple desire to share what was happening in our lives on the road with family and friends. My husband, Harry, and I have been team trucking partners since July of 2021. Our trusty trucker dog, Fred, joined our family two years later in July of 2023. Read More>>

Mikayla Bishop

There are several moments where I catch myself in a creative block. There are also several moments where I want to just give up. Fortunately, I have an amazing support system, who lift me up and push for me to aim for greatness! In these moments where i feel like this, the key is to never give up. Read More>>

Kim Muench

The most important thing I have done as a parent is recognize and work through my own childhood experiences so I did not inadvertently and unconsciously project my baggage onto them. I’ve also always recognized them as their own beings, separate from myself, worthy of respect and kindness which allowed them to treat me the same way. They are now adults and we have good, healthy connections! Read More>>

Selena Yang

As a newer hairstylist, many things i do can sometimes feel like a risk in terms of getting the result I want. Because I don’t have as much experience, oftentimes I find myself trying new color formulations based on theory and not hard personal experience. Read More>>

Amy Seeling

The social impact of North Texas Karate Academy (NTKA) on our community has been profound. Our school motto is “to build a strong and happy community”, and that is exactly what we have done for over 20 years. Read More>>

Dustin Parro

Movies, some tv series, and video games inspire me to do many things over my 33 years on earth, lol! Some include inspiration for: going to San Jose State University, exploring my cooking skills using entertaining cookbooks, reading some novels, etc. Read More>>

Andrea Olatunji

Consistency over intensity. That has been my guiding habit. As a mom of four, life rarely moves in a straight line- but showing up, even imperfectly, made all the difference. Whether it was waking up before the kids for quiet time, writing a few paragraphs before school runs, editing a page or paragraph between carpool runs, or rolling out my mat for a ten minute hiit, yoga or a quick mile around the block instead of the pre planned 60 minutes-those small repeated actions built the life I wanted. Read More>>

Courtney Washington

There was a time in my life when I found myself constantly saying, “Nothing ever works out for me.” It wasn’t just a passing thought—it was a recurring theme every time I hit a wall. The truth is, I wanted to succeed. I had ideas. I had dreams. But I had no clue how to bridge the gap between constant failure and real freedom. Read More>>

Alyssa Tranbarger

Authenticity has always been a defining facet of my personality as well as my brand as a photographer and creative. In a time where social media has become so oversaturated with people pursuing creative avenues similar to mine, I find that the creatives that I always gravitate towards and look up to are those who share their story so authentically that I feel like I’ve known them for years. Read More>>

Genny Alvarado

It’s okay to enjoy food! After losing 90 pounds and working through disordered eating, I realized how often I had villainized food—treating it as something purely for survival rather than pleasure. But surprise: it can be both! Baking sourdough has played a huge role in healing my relationship with food. It reminded me that bread (or any food) isn’t the enemy. Read More>>

Ashley Wang

In aesthetics, people aren’t just investing in treatments—they’re investing in the injector and provider. Your energy, your integrity, your skillset, and your ability to truly listen. Building a successful aesthetic practice isn’t just about delivering beautiful results—it’s about building genuine relationships and creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and confident. Read More>>

Doug Davis

When I started my career in my photography I was a total workaholic. I got up early and worked late into the night… I don’t think I took a vacation for about 5 years! It took me about 8 years for my company to start billing $800k and that’s when I finally started lightening up a bit. I was out of shape and worn out. Read More>>