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.

Priscilla Umbreit

My sense of balance has changed a lot over the years, and it’s shifted right along with my priorities. When I first started in the business, I was still in school and had endless energy. I worked every shift I could, constantly chasing new opportunities to grow and learn. Once I finished school and became more comfortable in my role, I settled into a rhythm and coasted for a while. Read More>>

Yamila CruzMartinez

Work-life balance is something I’ve come to value more deeply over the years, especially as I’ve grown in my career as a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner. In the beginning, it was easy to get caught up in the hustle: wanting to help as many people as possible and pouring all my time into work. Read More>> 

Harrison Levine

I define success by my patients’ ability to return to their lives — whether after or despite mental health challenges. My purpose as a doctor is to help people, and that kind of service has been the most meaningful work I’ve ever done. Read More>>

Amanda Conti

I think of risk as one of life’s greatest teachers. I’ve learned that growth rarely comes wrapped in comfort. The moments that have shaped me most were never the easiest — they were the ones that asked me to trust the unknown. Every time I’ve stepped into uncertainty —  Read More>>