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.

Michael Wheaton

I started a website design and digital marketing firm called Web Welder over twenty years ago when I relocated to Denver from New York City where I was a public relations executive for a very large nonprofit. One of my first clients was a Hollywood Production Film company in Los Angeles. I had never met the owners, director, or executive producer in person. We simply met through a mutual friend and communicated over the phone and by email.  Read More>>

Jim Frelinger

I’ve always been interested in art and film. My day job as a video producer for corporate training got me thinking about marrying video production techniques with how I think about art and film. And it just so happened that I was moving into a mixed use space where I could live and work so that is the short version of how Optica Lingua was born. Read More>>

Veronica Tristan

I would say taking custody of my niece when she was 7 years old after losing her parents was the most important thing I have done as an aunt stepping into a parental role. I have been able to give her an a happy, thriving, and loving childhood. She is stepping into her senior year of High School this year and she is a mature, beautiful, kind, intelligent young lady with a promising future. I was not prepared for how much purpose and value being a parent to her would add to my life, but it made my life better in every way. Read More>>

Mitch Levin

I think in order to be successful as an artist you must consistently balance being good at your craft with also be good as a business person . Read More>> 

Robert Lane

Apparently, always being interesting and insightful!  honeybunches Of DEATH loves unconventional thinking and challenging authority. We are heavily inspired by the comedy musicians of the past and present. We are inspired by the challenge of being completely stupid and thoroughly brilliant at the same time. Read More>>

Melissa Ceren

I am inspired by natural beauty. As a fly fishing guide and artist, I get the most excited when I catch a remarkably colorful trout. In drawing my catch, I get to relive the memory in a tangible way and capture that fish forever, even though I have released it back into the wild. Read More>>

Sam Keesee

I want my legacy to be one of change. I dont wanna be your topical artist. I wanna be a voice for the voiceless and unheard. I wanna bring change to the world there’s alot of hate in this world. And I wanna be someone who can cut right down the middle and expose it for what it really is. I wanna bring people together not just for the music but our culture is hurting bad at the moment and I want to leave a positive mark on this world weather that’s though my music or not that is my one goal on this planet. Bring people together. Read More>>

Favour David

I want my generation to remember me as a rolling stone, the son who stand out.

I want the world to remember as the little boy who want to become like God Read More>>

Thomas Mavroudis

I wouldn’t call this a habit, but pushing through laziness has helped me succeed. Pushing through in general, actually, whatever the reason is that keeps me from writing. When I don’t feel like writing what I’m supposed to be working on, I’ll write something else. If I have a limited window of time to work, I used to think, oh, I can’t write because I won’t have enough time. in forcing myself to use every free moment I can, I’ve created a habit of getting words on the paper no matter how short or long of time I have, which has led me to getting more stories completed. Read More>>

Billie Colson

I feel like developing relationships with people in your community is one of the most important things to do. Read More>>

Suzanne Spiegel

Since my early twenties, I’ve felt most alive when exploring the inner landscapes of emotion, energy, and consciousness — and noticing how these subtle dimensions mirror the world around me. There’s something endlessly inspiring about tracing the hidden threads that connect our inner experience with nature, health, and human connection. Read More>>

Carlito Hale

What makes me happy is doing what I love and loving what I do! What I didn’t know before is that your happiness isn’t measured by someone or something, it’s measured by what lies within you. True happiness comes from within and by finding one’s happiness is doing what you love, and loving what you do! Read More>>

Caitlin Kaercher Abigail Evans

“Fake it till you make it.”

We get the sentiment—act confident while you’re still finding your footing—but sometimes, it can feel more like pressure than empowerment. The truth is, real confidence comes from knowledge, and knowledge takes time. Mastery is earned, not mimicked. Read More>>

Clint Jordan

Retiring from the Air Force. I was not ready or prepared to have to make the decision when I did Read More>>

Keshae Diane

Trusting people & doing things you don’t really want to do Read More>>

Amy Hodges

To not chase. When I first started my business I was constantly chasing clients. Spending so much time scanning Facebook, putting my name in every single hat I could possibly find. Although, putting yourself out there is necessary to starting your business and getting your name out there, it needs to be done with care and intention. It was extremely draining to me to be constantly trying to “win” clients over. Once I stopped chasing people and just showed up as who I am and allowed my business to flow to me it was a lot more peaceful and fulfilling. Chasing clients sucked the joy out of photography for me. Read More>>

Rhett Uhland

As business has picked up, it has certainly been an adjustment for my wife and I. Being busy usually means being gone on weekends, and working to get our live performances ready at night during the week. It’s all about the little moments when you can take a breath and unwind. I think in order to be successful, you sometimes have to sacrifice your free time to work in whatever craft you are pursuing. Read More>>

Lo Anderson

When I first started my photography business, I was saying “yes” to everything. Every inquiry, every weekend, every opportunity that came my way. I was so focused on growing my business that I didn’t leave much room for myself. Over time, I realized that constantly being “on” wasn’t sustainable, and that if I wanted to give my couples the very best version of me, I needed to start setting boundaries and prioritizing my own life as well. Read More>>