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.

Zane Callister | Music Producer, Song Writer, Artist

I don’t think giving up is ever an option. It’s more evaluation from time to time as to whether or not you’re being effective with your time and other resources. If I were to set out to chop down a tree, and my saw hit a knot or a burl in the tree, I wouldn’t give up. Read more>>

Robin Wise | President & CEO, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain

I strongly believe that anything is possible. This is a belief that I have tried to instill in my two sons who are now grown and building their lives. At Junior Achievement, we call this Boundless Possibility and every year we help teach thousands of kids this very valuable lesson. Read more>>

Aisha Maness | Worship Leader and Creator and Founder of Dear Insecure Worship Leader & The Wellness Clinic for Worship Leaders and Worshippers

I know this is a such a peculiar answer but I’m Inspired by Healing. It’s such a journey and a pursuit. I love how God can take a someones broken pieces and bring them back together but he also allows us to see something completely new about that person. Read more>> 

Kasey Wichael | Intuitive Breath Work & Reiki Extraordinaire

I want people to remember me by how hard I love and care about others! That is why I started my business! I want people to know their self worth is the most valuable characteristic to have of themselves. I want people to know that I did everything I could to make alternative holistic modalities of healing your mind, body and soul easily accessible to them. Read more>>

Connie Blalock | Coffee shop/Cafe owner

I want my legacy to be….I loved big and unconditionally. I led people to hope and love, not through my words, but actions. I held myself to high standards and worked hard to make GloryBeans a pub for love. Read more>>

Raphael Harry | Cultural Agent, Father, Podcaster, Veteran, Volunteer

Collecting and listening to stories from people of all walks of life and from around the world brings me immense joy. It grounds me and humanizes the struggles I face. When dark thoughts start to creep in, these interactions remind me that I’m not alone and inspire me to embrace my skills as gifts worth sharing with the world. Read more>>

Dana Lerman | Medical doctor

Indigenous traditions are being erased by people working with psychedelic medicines and completely bypassing the medicine keepers and the traditions by which working with these medicines came about. Obviously this is pertaining to plant medicines and not ketamine. Read more>>

Wolfgang Weber | Negotiations Educator & Consultant

When COVID struck the world in early 2020, it had an enormous impact on my mindset regarding “work/life balance”. When you’re worried for your own health, as well as all of your loved ones, you are quickly reminded what’s important in life. I took that opportunity to depart from 14-years of military service and move forward with creating my own business that allowed me greater flexibility in my life using the increased remote opportunities that became available as a result of the pandemic. Read more>>

Ben Skaar | 20 year old Artist and Student based in New York City..

I have found that my work life balance thrives on its own instability. Alongside my photography career, I am a university student in New York City. These two areas of my life demand significant amounts of my energy, but often at different times of the year. Read more>>