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.

Kyla Kemp

As a content creator, I’ve definitely had moments where I felt like giving up. There were times when the money wasn’t enough, or my engagement was so low that I questioned whether my content was even worth watching. I’ve taken breaks—sometimes up to three months—just to figure out if this was something I still wanted to pursue. Read More>>

Jacob Sanchez

I like making people happy. I’ve always had jobs where I had to help people in some capacity and I think that translates into who I am now. I’ve had so many ventures and all of them truly do take root in making people happy.

I like being there when other people don’t have anyone else because feeling alone is such a debilitating feeling at times. Read More>>

Rileigh Brown

Hi! My name is Rileigh Brown, I am a 15 year old volleyball player from Wylie, Texas.

I come from a family where values run deep—where family, tradition, and resilience are the cornerstones of everyday life. My family includes my mom, dad, brother, grandmothers, aunt, uncles and cousins. Read More>>

Alejandro Terra

As long as can remember I always wanted to be a musician. First I wanted to play drums but living in Cuba my family couldn’t buy me a drum set, so I began playing the guitar at the age of 10. Then around 15 years old, I began writing and singing my own songs. I performed in different places around my home city Santa Clara as a young singer-songwriter. Then I moved to Miami. I studied music business in MDC and began my professional career in 2019. Read More>>

Jessica Farrell

always been an integral part of my life. From a young age, I found joy in painting, drawing, fashion, home DIY projects, and crafting – creative expression has consistently been my outlet. After spending nine years in the corporate world, I realized that while it offered stability, it lacked the fulfillment that art provided me. My thoughts often drifted to growing my art business or planning my next project, making me realize that perhaps my days were spent in the wrong profession. Read More>>

Christina Puga

My balance has changed over time depending on personal and professional objectives, and the dynamics of being a single mom of two young adults; as one is in college and my other son is nonverbal and has a diagnosis of Autism. I still prioritize self care. The balance takes intentional effort.What I think about the balance is that at times the challenge is when things happen unexpectedly, then I have to pivot with a different plan. Read More>>