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.

Laura Gilsdorf

If I had to name the most important thing I’ve done as a parent, it would be allowing my son to see resilience lived out in real life. Life hasn’t always followed the neat, predictable path we might hope for. There have been seasons that were incredibly difficult, including making the decision to leave an abusive relationship and beginning the long process of rebuilding. Read more>>

Abigail Garcia

I think that risk taking is necessary in life. We take risks just getting into a car and driving to work. Risks work on strengthening our faith. If we play it safe all the time, we’ll never see what else we are capable of. I am actually considering taking a big risk. Read more>>

Kellie Alkayam

Growing up in the jewelry business with my parents, I watched two very different approaches to risk play out in real time. My father was a natural risk-taker, while my mother was more cautious. I definitely inherited my dad’s perspective. He used to say that playing it safe never made anyone exceptional, and that always stuck with me. Read more>>

Whitney Stitt

Being a wedding planner in the Colorado mountains makes me incredibly happy because every wedding feels like a once in a lifetime experience, not just for the couple, but for everyone involved. The scenery here is naturally breathtaking (I am originally from Texas/Arkansas). Read more>>

Sarah Keeker

When I first started my business 15 years ago I worked every day of the week. Took client meetings, gave tours, and replied to emails. That was necessary to get both of my businesses going in the beginning. As I began to get have kids I set boundaries so I could spend more time with them. Read more>>

Paris Heinen

When I first started my business, I was willing to work anytime and any day. I had no limits or boundaries. Because my coaching is completely virtual, I had clients all over the world, and sometimes that meant coaching sessions in the middle of the night. Eventually I realized that pace wasn’t sustainable. If I wanted this work to last, I had to create structure. Read more>>