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.

Samir Mourani | Podcaster & Speaker

For a long time I subscribed to this idea that if you weren’t working, you were lazy and not going anywhere. So I filled my time with things to do. Side projects and new creative ideas. Then, to further optimize my time, I would listen to my favourite podcast while at the gym or responding to emails. Read more>>

Vicki Hunter | Foundation Training Instructor, Level II; Lydiard Running Coach, Level II; writer

I spent much of my life out of balance, pushing too hard in work and athletics and as a result experiencing some serious injuries and personal tragedies. It took the passing of my parents and dealing with some family crises to change my patterns of running away and denial. Read more>>

Kevin Green | Mortgage Banker

Not only P&L for my branch but personal budgeting is the most important value I was tought a few years ago by a mentor. with the recent downturn in the Mortgage Market my wife and I have really been diving into our personal budget and making cuts wherever we can. Read more>>

Carrie Bowman, MA, PCC, CLC | Therapist & Master Coach

Walk gently and with an open heart. I heard this years ago and it always stayed with me. It encapsulates the way I try to live. Approach life gently, without force or trying to control the present moment. Allow the experience in front of you to unfold as it will and by doing so, you and your life will become that much more full. Read more>>

Jane Finette | Creator of Common Ground, Founder & Board Director at The Women’s Impact Alliance

Last fall I stepped down as Executive Director of The Women’s Impact Alliance. I had held the position since I founded the organization a decade before. It was absolutely the right thing to do both for the next stage of growth and for me personally. I am a founder at my core, and it was time to move on. Read more>>

Carl Jensen | Blogger and podcaster

Oooh, it’s complicated. At the core, I like some structure in the form of a daily routine. This routing involves exercise, working on projects, taking long walks, social interactions, and making space for myself. Read more>>

Jasmine Rice | Transformation and Empowerment Coach/ NLP Practitioner/Author

Determining whether to keep going or to give up is a nuanced decision. There are times when perseverance is essential, and there are moments when “giving up” or letting go is the right choice. Hear me out. Read more>>

Eric Gehringer | Professional Creator of Video Content

One of the most important things I’ve done as a parent is teaching my child that failure does not mean defeat. Success means experiencing a lot failure, and recognizing those moments as learning opportunities and engaging that growth that happens to all of us as we find out our experiences did not meet our expectations. Read more>>

Trent Pechon | Adjunct Faculty of Sculpture

I am inspired by everyday moments. My environment greatly influences my work and shapes how I perceive my interactions within it. I firmly believe that inspiration can arise from anything at any moment, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. These little moments collectively shape our lives. As an Artist, I focus on the details of everyday life, letting them find me and expressing them through my studio practice. Read more>>