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.

Dave LeVeque | Business Coach

I started budgeting my money right out of College. I learned early that you can’t judge your finances in your business or personal life by just looking at your bank account balance. You have to pay attention to your spending and set goals for yourself. Read more>>

LeeAnn Kittle | Sustainability Executive and Impact Leader

I define success by impact. For me, we only know for certain this life right now. So I want to laugh often, leave a legacy, and live authentically. I think these three things lead to impact. We live in a world where judgment is high, expectations are unrealistic, and highlight reels grab our attention. Read more>>

Rhiannon Wenning | Public School Teacher and Candidate for State Representative of House District 30

People like me are not supposed to run for office. I am a public school teacher who serves her community every day, and knows what challenges, issues, and barriers my students, colleagues, and community face every day. Read more>>

Shaylee King | Adventure Photographer & Outdoor Guide

One of the most single most important decisions I have made contributing to my success in my business and in my life is deciding to activity learn how to move through the things I was scared of doing, the things that feel uncomfortable. Read more>>

Carol Jenkins | Professional oil painter

The most important decision that contributed to my sucess as an artist was, loving to paint and putting in the hours and miles of canvas that it takes to really become a professional painter. Read more>>

Amber Allen-Peirson | Business Owner, Poet, Author, Public Speaker, Life Coach, Film Director

I am inspired by my intuition. She is often loud like a siren blaring at the things I try to ignore or sometimes she is a subtle like an invisible current pushing, pulling, and guiding my steps. Read more>>

Levi Morarie | Guitarist and Songwriter

I’m inspired by genuine people. You know? Salt of the earth kind of people that aren’t afraid to be honest. I get inspired when I’m in over my head and I realize, “oh yeah. That person I’m working with is just a dude like me. Read more>>

Eden Vardy | Founder / Executive Director of the Farm Collaborative

I would like to be remembered as having done everything in my power to leave the world better than I found it, helping to reconnect humanity as a “keystone” species that stewards land in a way that works with nature in regenerating itself. Read more>>

Kendara Laurel | Metaphysical Teacher, Intuitive and Belief Shifter and Manifester.

I would have to say the value which matters most to me is being true to myself, even when it may feel challenging to do so. There are times when it may have been easier and safer to go along with what others believed I should, However, when I did this and wasn’t true to myself, it never worked. Read more>>

Iesha Westmoreland | Communications Specialist and Professional Writer

The value and principles that matter to me and my company, Uniquely Iesha, is that individuals listening and learning from my sessions or speaking engagements understand the power of positive and proactive conversations. Read more>>

Josh Hunt | Company VP

In the Colorado Craft industry, there are two very important foundations on which to build one’s reputation: Colorado, and Craft. One thing that many local consumers are unaware of is that not all “Colorado” products are made here. Read more>>

Barbara Baer | Public Art and Installation Artist

When you walk by a public artwork on a sunny plaza or stretching up the wall inside a fancy hotel you’re enjoying the vision of an artist but also the cooperative effort of many others. Read more>>

Joe Blablazo | Artist/Illustrator

Hi, I’m from the magical, dusty, desert lands of El Paso, TX. It is a border town with an incredibly rich history full of incredible stories from many diverse cultures. I grew up with bunches of Native stories, Mexican stories, tall tales about cowboys, and warnings of spooky creatures like the chupacabra or Reeves the desert man with a pet anaconda ha ha! Read more>>

Makari Roehrkasse | Artist & Bartender

I grew up in Fort Collins, CO as the second youngest child of 5. My family was very religious and I was homeschooled until high school, causing me to feel very shy and out of place early in life. One thing I always felt very strongly for was my love for horses and I was always searching for opportunities to be around them. Read more>>