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.

Ansley Marie Kovacevic

To me, success isn’t measured in numbers, it’s measured in impact. Success is waking up everyday with purpose, doing what you love, and using your passion to make someone else’s life better. In my world, it’s not about perfection or popularity, it’s about connection. Read More>>

Laren Pedersen

Giving up is not an option – Not for my clients, families, or myself. Roadblocks are common in this field, learning to navigate these with grace and humility is a cornerstone of Brick House. We will always keep trying, might be a hard skill for a client, a hard truth for a family or a hard navigation through the current climate in Colorado. Read More>>

Mike McCullough

I think the single most important part of child raising is for the parents to deeply love and support each other. My sons know I love their mother and I love them. Read More>>

Michelle Chapman

If I were to choose the most important thing I’ve done as a parent, it would be showing my children that you can build something of your own without losing sight of what matters at home. Running my own business means long days, big decisions, and constant problem‑solving — but it also means my kids get to see resilience, creativity, and independence in action. Read More>>

Jay The Rarest

Art has always been in me and part my life my whole life even beyond music and I’ve always been a creative individual ever since I could remember so, I felt like it was almost inevitable for me to pursue an artistic/creative career! Read More>>

J. Decorian

My Dad and my Uncle Big Daddy were the two main reasons that made me pursue an artistic career. Growing up they both were DJ’s and my uncle was in a gospel quartet named the”Four Eagles” I knew I was destined to be a Recording Artist just by watching the way music made people feel. Read More>>

Kevin J. Anderson

I love what I do for my work, and it has become my life. Being a creative is not just a full-time job, but a way of life. All day every day I am living with my worlds and characters and enjoying it. Read More>>

Mollie Etienne

I started my business while on maternity leave 3 and a half years ago, in the past for 13 years I had worked as a commission stylist for 2 different salons. Never in my dreams would I ever think becoming a mother for the first time I would be building a business while navigating motherhood with a new born, but it was seriously the best decision I have made.  Read More>>